old 55 Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Things have been pretty slow on this site lately so here is the question. Why do French machine blades rotate the opposite direction from North American Machines? Who decided one way was better than the other? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
helicopterjim 285 Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Are you serious? You really don't know the answer to this? We all know the answer and you should too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeliRico 22 Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Hey M.Dawwg, ur not the only one .. I'd like to know this anser . I'm a complete ignorant and still.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elvis 212 Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Things have been pretty slow on this site lately so here is the question. Why do French machine blades rotate the opposite direction from North American Machines? Who decided one way was better than the other? The French did have one turn the same direction The Super Frelon..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helilog56 223 Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 When you flush a toilet in Oz, why does the water go counterclockwise ???!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ray 67 Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 I was told many years ago, that after lots of studies, it was determined that it was more natural to push right pedal forward when lifting the collective with the left hand than to push left pedal forward. Mind you, the guy telling me this might have been playing with a gullible apprentice... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flingwinger 63 Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 I was told many years ago, that after lots of studies, it was determined that it was more natural to push right pedal forward when lifting the collective with the left hand than to push left pedal forward. Mind you, the guy telling me this might have been playing with a gullible apprentice... Jumping between both, I do find the french machines more natural. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
helicopterjim 285 Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 The Super Frelon has a Sikorsky rotor system ... The French did have one turn the same direction The Super Frelon..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Batiskaf 38 Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 It seems some are still researching the origin... http://www.aerospaceweb.org/question/helicopters/q0212b.shtml Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hawthorn 26 Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 I have always assumed it's because European made engines have traditionally turned the opposite direction of North American made ones. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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