1 Single Rotor Blade helicopter experiment, Horizon Hobby Blade 400.
** Please read before Commenting** For a 3 D demo on the Trex 550, my friend Adi Zobrist demonstrates how it went here. • T-Rex 550 ONEBLADE first test Proving the Single Rotor Blade Rotor head concept to myself in my past single rotor bladed videos led me to the next step, a Cyclic Collective Pitch Helicopter. I used my Blade 400 for this experiment. Since having success with my truly one bladed helicopter, the Hyperfly with no tail rotor blades this was just natural and easy to do. Again, this machine and setup surprised me as it is quieter, uses less power, is just as maneuverable or better than stock. Since there is not as much blade turbulence, the one blade is quite sufficient, using less power with longer run times, and being quieter.
My Physics friends tell me that as long as the counter weight is on, there would be no extra stress on the bearings. Bearings get changed regular on helis, so this is no problem, if they start wobbling. IF they do, I will tell you.
But since it is SO smooth, I think the bearings will last longer, however I have never burned out a bearing in a helicopter, not even a gas one with 1 blades either. That's because I crash them long before that. LOL! So I think bigger helis could use this technique someday, but in the mean time, I will continue to fly my Helis with one rotor blade, because I can certainly see the difference.
If you disagree, maybe you should make your own to see for yourself before making an opinion.
Bumble bees aren't supposed to be able to fly, due to unusual design and balance .....but they do! Backwards even!
So the point is that lots of ideas may work if your not afraid to try them. That's why I think a lot of our stuff is manufactured overseas, and not here.
People are afraid to try anything outside the box. But not me.
I have proven this concept to myself.
Stay tuned for more experiments like this and thanks kindly for all your support.
Best Regards,
Dave Herbert
Academy of Model Aeronautics # 8221
Contest Director, Leader Member, Scientific.
Here are a few links.
Blade 400 (Horizon Hobby)
http://www.horizonhobby.com
NitroPlanes
http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-3235026-...
AfterDark LEDs
http://www.afterdarkled.com
Xheli
http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-3235026-...
HobbyPartz
http://www.hobbypartz.com
Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA)
http://www.modelaircraft.org
Disney Toy Store
http://www.dpbolvw.net/d7108p-85-7NRQ...
WillyGoat Toy store
http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-3235026-...
RC-Television
http://www.rc-television.org