Proposed Improvement to VTOL Tiltrotor.
Proposed Improvement to VTOL Tiltrotor.
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The Web page http://www.unicopter.com/1471.html presents a concept that is theoretically an improvement over the current tilt-rotor. Critiques or contributions to this open concept will be appreciated.
Dave Jackson
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The Web page http://www.unicopter.com/1471.html presents a concept that is theoretically an improvement over the current tilt-rotor. Critiques or contributions to this open concept will be appreciated.
Dave Jackson





RE: Proposed Improvement to VTOL Tiltrotor.
It shows a similar rotor configuration and makes mention of electric drive, but does not make claims regarding drag reduction benefits of in-line rotors in a/p mode. I just skimmed over the patent text, so maybe I missed something.
ps. Will you be at the AHS forum in Montreal?
RE: Proposed Improvement to VTOL Tiltrotor.
Thanks for mentioning the patent on a hoverplane with four tiltmotors. It will be interesting to read and see what they propose for the various aspects of vertical and horizontal flight.
I will not be attending the forum in Montreal. Perhaps next years.
Thanks again.
Dave J