Great video Mischa ! Great explanation of how that works.....I learn something every time I watch one of your videos. Being I'm a non pilot but not for long ! Stay safe !
I remember as a kid in the early 60's watching the show "whirlybirds" - which used the Bell 47. I clearly remember one episode where they were trying out an autopilot - and sure enough, they soon had to use it. The pilot was flying alone and had to set the machine into a low hover and then climb down a rope ladder to rescue somebody... They sure had great gear in those days 😉
Thanks so much for clarification Mischa. So far I thought that HELISAS such as the one on your R66 is already a 4-Axis. So it is the same as the future Hill HX50. Even with 2-Axis Auto Pilot, which you can hand-free, it's already like a magic carpet as well. Maybe even an exhausted pilot or a novice pilot sitting on the co-pilot can even fly to land as an emergency. But the challenge with helicopters remains that before flying, we have to take about 30 mn just to run a check-list, and always have anxiety about weather, density altitude, and visibility, such as no-fly during rain and foggy day and during hot days. Let alone, always prepare for inadvertently flying into IMC, where you should not fly slower than 60 knots or 110 km/h either, or the navigation instrument may not work properly.
I buddy hope you are well what a awesome helicopter.are you and your family going to oshkosh it's on till the 1st August.philip is going to church Fenton nr Leeds on the 6th of August if you are in the UK. Take care and look after yourself philip.
With the mast bumping issues in turbulence with the robinsons, are there limitations with the helicopter autopilot in turbulent weather? Would you just get it to slow your speed down or would you fly manually in those conditions?
Curious... why did you get a red helmet when your screen name and logo say "Pilot Yellow"? :) You should give that red helmet to Ruben and get a yellow helmet. :)
When you agressively push the cyclic while in forward flight, or suddenly lower the collective, you momentarily lower the "G" force felt at the helicopter (normally when flying straight and level the helicopter and its occupants are at 1 G, or the force of gravity). That is a low G pushover. The reason that it's prohibited in 2 blade helicopters like a Robinson is that out could result in a condition called mast bumping which could cause a failure of the main rotor.
So how good is it’s entry to an auto when there is an engine failure? Not that flash I’m guessing considering it doesn’t have control over the collective.
I knew rc helicopters had this tech for a while now and I was wondering when and if full size helis would get the same. This is awesome.
Great video Mischa ! Great explanation of how that works.....I learn something every time I watch one of your videos. Being I'm a non pilot but not for long !
Stay safe !
I remember as a kid in the early 60's watching the show "whirlybirds" - which used the Bell 47.
I clearly remember one episode where they were trying out an autopilot - and sure enough, they soon had to use it.
The pilot was flying alone and had to set the machine into a low hover and then climb down a rope ladder to rescue somebody...
They sure had great gear in those days 😉
Great video! So cool to see the AP working.
Yes it`s awesome if you can manage the System !
Helis today are absolute wonders of machinery!
Thanks so much for clarification Mischa. So far I thought that HELISAS such as the one on your R66 is already a 4-Axis. So it is the same as the future Hill HX50. Even with 2-Axis Auto Pilot, which you can hand-free, it's already like a magic carpet as well. Maybe even an exhausted pilot or a novice pilot sitting on the co-pilot can even fly to land as an emergency. But the challenge with helicopters remains that before flying, we have to take about 30 mn just to run a check-list, and always have anxiety about weather, density altitude, and visibility, such as no-fly during rain and foggy day and during hot days. Let alone, always prepare for inadvertently flying into IMC, where you should not fly slower than 60 knots or 110 km/h either, or the navigation instrument may not work properly.
Very good video, instructive too
I buddy hope you are well what a awesome helicopter.are you and your family going to oshkosh it's on till the 1st August.philip is going to church Fenton nr Leeds on the 6th of August if you are in the UK. Take care and look after yourself philip.
Awesome. Didn’t even know this existed. Kinda screws with my control issues. :)
HAHAHAHAHA well done!!
I like this video.The video is awesome. Thank you ♥
113 knots not 103😎 Cool video thank you.
Awesome!👍🏼
I wld love to learn how long and expense, I live in Illinois wld take time from wrk
Always great to watch..
Thats impressive stuff
LoL .. "I am a VFR pilot, I can see out the window.
whats up with the towel infront of your foot controls
Have you got to piolet the Ranger X yet? 25gl/hour. 3 axis
With the mast bumping issues in turbulence with the robinsons, are there limitations with the helicopter autopilot in turbulent weather? Would you just get it to slow your speed down or would you fly manually in those conditions?
Curious... why did you get a red helmet when your screen name and logo say "Pilot Yellow"? :) You should give that red helmet to Ruben and get a yellow helmet. :)
What is a 'low gee pushover' that the note on the cyclic says is prohibited?
When you agressively push the cyclic while in forward flight, or suddenly lower the collective, you momentarily lower the "G" force felt at the helicopter (normally when flying straight and level the helicopter and its occupants are at 1 G, or the force of gravity). That is a low G pushover. The reason that it's prohibited in 2 blade helicopters like a Robinson is that out could result in a condition called mast bumping which could cause a failure of the main rotor.
Talking of future Helicopters , there is a G- GELB just on the UK Register........Just sayin
So how good is it’s entry to an auto when there is an engine failure? Not that flash I’m guessing considering it doesn’t have control over the collective.
Hi brother, can you please tell me what is the maximum range of Cabri g2 helicopter?
Did someone say Hill helicopters??
That's an impressive panel, does it make that particular R66 IFR certified?
no Robinson's are IFR certified
Four axises? And what would be the fourth axis? I guess it is only for helios?
I like my autopilots allied
what is maximum altitude this helicopter ?
Can it land itself???
now that was interesting
Shouldn't the HX50 get a 4 axis AP instead of a 2 axis one, as technology progresses? Thanks Mischa.
Very cool!!!!
Cute 😊