Cutaway Of The Astar Tail Rotor

[Puddle Jumper]

Hey Gang

 

Was in school the other day and we were trying to figure out the best method of cutting an Astar tail rotor blade to make a cutaway...so we can see the internal fabrication. Any ideas?? I have seen old t/r blades at another school that seperated on the trailing edge (bad blades)...was wondering if seperating the blade along the trailing edge and trying to seperate the airfoil that way would be best. Anyways I'm just looking for suggestions to pass on to the instructor. Thanks in advance!!

[Skidz]

Hey, don't those blades tend to separate on their own over time ?

 

 

 

Just kidding Maggie !!!

[Rosco]

this thread is useless without pics.....

[Skidz]

RH is a brave man. He just posted a pic of his 17 year-old daughter in helicopter ops...

 

Oops ! Shoulda said Mil ops...

Edited April 22, 2005 by Skidz

[Rosco]

pics of damage like you speak of make a **** of a statement, more so than words...

[Puddle Jumper]

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Much appreciated. If possible could I get some pictures of blades that have been made into training aids. Kinda excited to see how well bonded these blades actually are.

PJ

[twinstar_ca]

excellent post, mag... :up:

 

and i think a timely heads up to everyone as well... especially if the fires take off and everyone is chasing..

[Rosco]

well done mags......

 

pictures make words a thousand times more meaningful and give a much clearer and accurate perspective.....

[Skidz]

excellent post, mag...  :up:

 

and i think a timely heads up to everyone as well... especially if the fires take off and everyone is chasing.. 

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Yeah, gotta be real careful with all the snow and flat-light conditions you don't drag the bucket in the snow... :hide:

[Puddle Jumper]

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Thanks for the pictures. Much appreciated! Now to only see if my teacher is willing to let us chop up the blades. Can't wait!!