Puddle Jumper Posted April 21, 2005 Report Share Posted April 21, 2005 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!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidz Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 Hey, don't those blades tend to separate on their own over time ? Just kidding Maggie !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosco Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 this thread is useless without pics..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidz Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosco Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 pics of damage like you speak of make a **** of a statement, more so than words... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddle Jumper Posted April 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 #### 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinstar_ca Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 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.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosco Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 well done mags...... pictures make words a thousand times more meaningful and give a much clearer and accurate perspective..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidz Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 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.. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeah, gotta be real careful with all the snow and flat-light conditions you don't drag the bucket in the snow... :hide: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddle Jumper Posted May 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2005 #### 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!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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