helicopter project

[whitepointer23]

anyone after a chopper should look at this baby. the builder states he has no knowledge of aviation but i will let you blokes decide. he might design a boat to carry it next. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/helicopte...item27c17647c7

[Mr Efficiency]

Scary. Very Scary.

[daiquiri]

Impressive...

[Tiny Turnip]

I've always wanted one of these...

http://www.didik.com/dae.htm

[whitepointer23]

Originally Posted by Tiny Turnip

I've always wanted one of these...

http://www.didik.com/dae.htm

another feat of engineering genius, i was a bit concerned about the high impact windows allowing a clear view underwater though. maybe we need a thread dedicated to showcasing all these wonderfull machines.

[valvebounce]

Got to appreciate this guys project,but it does seem to be at the point where the technics are due to be considered.The design looks great,but getting it to fly is another thing.Bit of a "Mad Max"project I reckon.
I wont be in the market as the test pilot thats for sure.Haha
Parachutes are out,helicopters are in a dead fall with no power.

[Tiny Turnip]

Originally Posted by whitepointer23

another feat of engineering genius, i was a bit concerned about the high impact windows allowing a clear view underwater though. maybe we need a thread dedicated to showcasing all these wonderfull machines.

I think we do! Lots of great christmas present ideas for those hard to buy for family members...

[Tiny Turnip]

This one is actually pretty cool, in a brutal kind of way.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gz9kZh8PNVM

and its not me using the 'R' word!

[Tiny Turnip]

This guy is pretty amazing for the amount of energy and determination he's got with these projects, I just wish he'd get some design engineering input, so all that energy and resource achieved something that worked. I feel a combination of admiration and sadness really.

http://youtu.be/2oFU_ixVv7g

http://youtu.be/KqYf_4tPK7Q

http://youtu.be/DJLbKv_vnSg

[Submarine Tom]

Reminds me of some DIY subs I've seen...

-Tom

[daiquiri]

Originally Posted by Tiny Turnip

This guy is pretty amazing for the amount of energy and determination he's got with these projects, I just wish he'd get some design engineering input, so all that energy and resource achieved something that worked. I feel a combination of admiration and sadness really.
http://youtu.be/2oFU_ixVv7g
http://youtu.be/KqYf_4tPK7Q
http://youtu.be/DJLbKv_vnSg

Well, after the first visual impact of that wanabe helicopter, now that I saw these I'm really amazed. His work is something in between engineering and art, and imho shouldn't be judged too technically. If I ever met him I'd shake his handand and praised him for all that effort!
Cheers!

[Squidly-Diddly]

Might be OK for a mock-up of a real one, just to get all the part clearances worked out, so you don't end up ruining an aluminum frame with roughing-in mistakes, or for ground school.

Be great for a playground. I always envied those kids that had real scrapped jet fighters in their playgrounds.



Or he could learn CAD.

[Tiny Turnip]

Thanks, Daquiri - that's a great way to look at it! I love that he just went and built a mech because he'd always wanted one!

[CatBuilder]

The main issue I'd be frightened of is that Briggs and Stratton roto tiller engine that you bet your life on when piloting the helicopter. Yikes!

[WestVanHan]

That heli will actually be quite safe-with a 16 hp Briggs,welded steel frame,transmissions,etc, and a ~180 pound guy it will never get off the ground.

A friend is into helis, IIRC you need 1 hp for every 5 pounds of craft weight.

http://www.helisport.ca/en/home.htm