Calculate the tail rotor thrust required to trim the helicopter in hover.Assume that due to a failure in the flight control system there is an impulsive excess of tail rotor thrust. What happens to the helicopter? Discuss whether the worst-case scenario is during hover or level flight.
A calculator may be used. Show intermediate steps in calculation. For all questions, show the detailed steps of your calculations and derivations, and state the assumptions made for the equations you are using Continued overleaf Page 2 of 3. Q1 A helicopter has a main rotor speed of 260 rpm, and a main rotor radius […]