Ryan Posted June 4, 2005 Report Share Posted June 4, 2005 Here's a short video of a crazy little design. Imagine flying a helicopter powered by hydrogen-peroxide powered tip jets. Gool luck enjoying the scenery around you though... Video Here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvis Posted June 4, 2005 Report Share Posted June 4, 2005 Yuk ......What does that stuff do to your lungs??? :shock: :shock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddle Jumper Posted June 4, 2005 Report Share Posted June 4, 2005 Yes tip powered blades were once a method of putting extra power into the rotor system.....can't remember which company started it but I remember seeing an old article on them in my helicopters class. Kinda scary I must admit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfly Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 Yes tip powered blades were once a method of putting extra power into the rotor system.....can't remember which company started it but I remember seeing an old article on them in my helicopters class. Kinda scary I must admit Hiller Helicopters did it. Tip-Jet Rotor Helicopters wepage here I saw them FIRE it up last year at the Vertical Challenge Helicopter Airshow in San Carlos... "kinda scary"? ...no, TERRIFYING! :shock: ...by the way, this year's show (EXCELLENT!) is coming up: Vertical Challenge Helicopter Airshow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windslapper Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 Would have some amazing inertia in those blades! Auto like a 214. :up: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batfink Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 There is also the added benefit of logging actual IFR everytime you pull pitch. How long can you hold your breath for... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkbait Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 Too cool! Some multi coloured lights at night and UFO hotlines will be ablaze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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