This report begins by indicating several simple principles concerning the velocity distribution over the blades of a lifting propeller of diameter D, revolving at n revolutions per second, and animated by a horizontal movement of translation at speed V. The calculation, compared with the test data, has shown that the aerodynamic action of the air on the blades depends almost only on the velocity components in a plane at right angles to the blade span. A history of gyroplane and gyrocopter development is presented as well as the advantages in using both types of craft.


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    Title :

    The Gyroplane : Its Principles and Its Possibilities


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1937-01-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English



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