Helicopter Physics Series - #2 Chopper Control - Smarter Every Day 46

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  • Опубліковано 20 бер 2012
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 829

  • @EngSpringSpan
    @EngSpringSpan 9 років тому +144

    That man talking about the helicopters his eyes were like I am going to stare into you soul

    • @dgfjgcjjffg24
      @dgfjgcjjffg24 9 років тому +2

      thats was my first thought

    • @NscalersClub
      @NscalersClub 9 років тому

      EngSpringSpan Ikr

    • @TheProfficer
      @TheProfficer 9 років тому +4

      EngSpringSpan he looks super scared

    • @rchydrozz751
      @rchydrozz751 4 роки тому

      I must be looking at a different video. I dont see scared or staring into my soul.

    • @m3otaku667
      @m3otaku667 3 роки тому

      😂😂😂

  • @1objection
    @1objection 10 років тому +132

    The way he controlled that helicopter made it look like a dragonfly's movements.

  • @smartereveryday
    @smartereveryday  12 років тому +17

    The series is working. I'm hoping you learn several things each video, and ask awesome questions like you just did. That topic is going to be a whole video, and the answer will blow your mind. I know it blew mine!

  • @seriyooow310
    @seriyooow310 8 років тому +141

    Collective pitch = W(up) and S(down)
    Cyclic pitch = Arrow keys (direction of tilting)
    Anti Torque = Q(left) and E(right)
    Yep, learned it all in GTA San Andreas

    • @djdoubx96000
      @djdoubx96000 8 років тому +6

      faking genius dude (y)

    • @bayezidhtanu2907
      @bayezidhtanu2907 7 років тому +1

      I didn't understand :(

    • @Werepie
      @Werepie 7 років тому +11

      Directions not clear, kite stuck in neighbor's tree

    • @jensvanderploeg7001
      @jensvanderploeg7001 7 років тому

      Bayezidh Tanu his keyboard

    • @halseylynn5161
      @halseylynn5161 7 років тому +3

      This is a much simpler and easier way to understand it, thanks!

  • @Crazymofoinamajikbox
    @Crazymofoinamajikbox 8 років тому +115

    The guy from the Smithsonian looks absolutely terrified.

    • @MrSurrealKarma
      @MrSurrealKarma 8 років тому +11

      +Soulless Ginger
      You're going to explain how choppers work, and you're gonna ENJOY IT!

    • @Crazymofoinamajikbox
      @Crazymofoinamajikbox 8 років тому +30

      +ZeD More like "Explain Helicopters or your wife dies."

    • @TevinP
      @TevinP 7 років тому +3

      Oh my gosh he should be a meme!

    • @MichaelDavis-cv6rr
      @MichaelDavis-cv6rr 7 років тому

      Soulless Ginger m

  • @JackSwatman
    @JackSwatman 8 років тому +13

    what the flip!!! that piloting at the end was crazy!

  • @myar4931
    @myar4931 7 років тому +21

    Watching that little RC helicopter fly, all I could think about were dragonflies. Very erratic, very agile, and yet very precise.

    • @vicentiuXeduard
      @vicentiuXeduard 7 років тому

      lol, great minds think alike :)).
      I wonder if that could be possible with a real size heli, but even if it is i think the pilot would take a hit if on board.

    • @myar4931
      @myar4931 7 років тому +1

      To be able to make those maneuvers without losing control, I think the whole craft would undergo g-forces too strong for the pilot to withstand, let alone the craft itself.

    • @duck_that_quacks
      @duck_that_quacks 7 років тому

      Denver Eduard yes and no, aerodynamics work differently at bigger scales. And also, the pilot G force issue as u mentioned

  • @smartereveryday
    @smartereveryday  12 років тому +2

    I apologize for the hig gyration during the flip at the beginning. Not sure what I was thinking there....

  • @bquock
    @bquock 12 років тому +3

    80 hours of ground school and this blew my mind. Toy helicopters need to be implemented in the commercial course. Top gun high fives for your youtube wizardry

  • @smartereveryday
    @smartereveryday  12 років тому +2

    If the helicopter is designed for this type of flight, it would certainly be possible. Watch the next video and we'll discuss upside down flight with the use of high speed video for analysis.

  • @FreedomandBaconHomestead
    @FreedomandBaconHomestead 8 років тому +4

    I've been a big aviation buff for a long time so I mean this as a big compliment when I say your quick, simple visual explanation for how all of the controls work was an easier explanation than I've ever seen or read. Bravo!

  • @The4LA2Baker0
    @The4LA2Baker0 10 років тому +13

    That guy at 1:01 drank WAY too much coffee that day. LoL

  • @Alex-Lay
    @Alex-Lay 11 років тому +2

    Wow, I had no idea a helicopter blade was so complicated or adjustable, or that it never changes speed in flight. Keep blowing my mind Destin! Thanks!

  • @smartereveryday
    @smartereveryday  12 років тому +1

    Lead-lag hinges are on semi-rigid rotor systems. The terms you're learning about refer to "hunting". You're getting into very complicated aerodynamics, which is AWESOME.

  • @TheFreaxTux
    @TheFreaxTux 8 років тому +13

    04:06 was somehow so hilarious for me XD

    • @Cars701
      @Cars701 7 років тому +3

      The helicopter is possessed. That scene doesn't appear to physics. lol looks fake

  • @jellybeeeaan92
    @jellybeeeaan92 12 років тому +2

    This is possibly the best channel on UA-cam, it doesn't even feel like learning something because it's fun to watch, it's just a bonus that you learn something as you are watching the fun video if that makes sense. Keep up the great work!!!!

  • @smartereveryday
    @smartereveryday  12 років тому +1

    Many larger liquid rocket engines have something called "Thrust Vector Control" or TVC. The entire nozzle can articulate, thus producing a thrust vector that is off axis from the rocket itself. The mechanism is similar to those little linkages in a gorilla pod, except usually there are two linear actuators which control the direction of the nozzle gimbaling. By the way, an ideal rocket nozzle will expand the gasses to atmospheric pressure by the time it exits the nozzle bell.

  • @FUBARGunpla
    @FUBARGunpla 8 років тому +20

    hahahaha "how you doing mr. ledbetter?" "i'm richard ledbetter" hahaha...dude..he said hi..

    • @gorkyrojas3446
      @gorkyrojas3446 8 років тому +1

      +alex hernandez I swear I thought he said he was ETHAN BRADBERRY!!!

  • @briansmobile1
    @briansmobile1 12 років тому +27

    I fly RC helicopters and I make videos on how to fix cars. I LOVE THIS SERIES!

  • @smartereveryday
    @smartereveryday  12 років тому +1

    Pitch is the change in angle of attack of the bade. As it goes around it takes more, or less of "a bite" of the air.

  • @smartereveryday
    @smartereveryday  12 років тому +1

    Congratulations! The next few videos should be very interesting to you. I recommend paying close attention during the "why you don't need a parachute" video.

  • @goodmorningmadafacka
    @goodmorningmadafacka 10 років тому +56

    4:06 OH GOD WHAT IS THAT.

  • @theAbstruseJuice
    @theAbstruseJuice 10 років тому +2

    Wow I've never seen such agility from a machine, that's incredible.

  • @smartereveryday
    @smartereveryday  12 років тому +2

    Good suggestion. We thought hard about that, but the forces involved could damage this very expensive helicopter.

  • @silentcaay
    @silentcaay 9 років тому +60

    3 years after this series was uploaded and I'm getting smarter everyday trying to learn how to build better helis in Besiege, lol. The physics are amazing but Besiege doesn't allow such fine designs so you've got to fudge it a bit. =P

    • @Kyle-fy1tb
      @Kyle-fy1tb 8 років тому

      +The SilentCaay Channel Well technically maybe if you went into a bigger scale it MIGHT be possible, just not not very good because the rotor blades can't scale alongside it, only the rotor itself, basically adding weight on top of the very little lift you already had. Unless you use a steering block to turn the propellers, that could be useful for controlling lift,

    • @ripakg
      @ripakg 6 років тому

      The SilentCaapy Channel c ce

    • @honkhonk8009
      @honkhonk8009 5 років тому

      Same here. Im also doing it in a game called Plane Crazy. its on roblox but isnt autism

  • @jeffr1zza
    @jeffr1zza 9 років тому +2

    Love this series! It would have been cool if you guys attached a camera to the end of one of the blades as you were rotating them slowly to display collective and cyclic pitch. The camera would tilt at an angle relative to the horizon, depicting the angle imparted on the blades by the swashplate adjustments. This would have been especially useful for displaying the cyclic pitch because the camera would tilt at a different angle relative to the horizon depending on the blades position around the central rotor.

  • @smartereveryday
    @smartereveryday  12 років тому

    I posed the question hoping you would think about it. The answer you seek will be revealed in due time.

  • @smartereveryday
    @smartereveryday  12 років тому +1

    I got it from my local library (libraries are like the internet only you can smell the books) Dewey Decimal system: 608.7 COO "The Inventions of Leonardo Da Vinci" Magaret Cooper

  • @MrUsoutlaw
    @MrUsoutlaw 8 років тому +7

    man his chopper reminds me of a dragon fly in how it moves and even how it sounds

  • @ohthatsclever
    @ohthatsclever 12 років тому

    How these helicopters work makes perfect sense to me, now. But I'm STILL blown away by the fact that cyclic pitch changes the angles of both blades in unison every rotation... that's so fast...

  • @roguecoder
    @roguecoder 12 років тому

    Loving this series thank you.

  • @LordBobyness
    @LordBobyness 11 років тому

    @Maaartah (note that I have not watched the video) When the rotor spins the air doesn't just go straight, if also goes outward and in a circle around the helicopter. The air spinning around the helicopter creates the opposite effect of the helicopter spinning. That's why the back prop is always spinning(to compensate for this effect) when the main rotor changes speed the back rotor needs to change speed as well. Hope that answers your question.

  • @locke_ytb
    @locke_ytb 4 роки тому +1

    Omg thanks for the tail rotor 'stop spinning' thing I can now fix my heli that I made. Thank you!

  • @SeanLawless
    @SeanLawless 6 років тому

    Learned so much, Thank you!

  • @smartereveryday
    @smartereveryday  12 років тому

    If you want to help me make a Spanish version we'll publish it on my other channel, "FunnerEveryDay".

  • @joyeuxvert
    @joyeuxvert 12 років тому

    It's awesome and entertaining! Love the series!
    Destin absolutely loves what he does.

  • @jedpittman2182
    @jedpittman2182 7 років тому

    how could anyone possibly "dislike" this vid!?!
    Great work, and thanks for the awesome, educational videos!

  • @austin3013
    @austin3013 12 років тому

    I already knew this from my RC Helicopters but I still felt like I learned something. Especially how the swash plate works that's so awesome.

  • @jrholtiii
    @jrholtiii 12 років тому

    Awesome stuff, can't wait to hear more.

  • @jcwestberry
    @jcwestberry 12 років тому

    You guys rock! My life honestly revolves around helicopters. It's such a treat to know you'll be working on this series over the next few weeks! I hope to be a pilot one day, and while I already know most of the content you've uploaded, it's great to get a refresher and see people getting excited about rotorcraft!
    Keep it up! And make those videos as longer!!!

  • @LionTheHeart
    @LionTheHeart 3 роки тому

    One word... FUN!
    Thank you!

  • @scabbynack
    @scabbynack 12 років тому

    That cleared up a lot of questions I had but never came across the time to go research myself. Can't wait for the rest of the videos!

  • @JonnyGuns
    @JonnyGuns 12 років тому

    So cool! Thanks!

  • @sanjeevkrishna3784
    @sanjeevkrishna3784 3 роки тому

    Yes, it really worth watching this video. Thanks.

  • @im2tall1
    @im2tall1 11 років тому

    Intro was awesome!!

  • @DistiIIer
    @DistiIIer 12 років тому

    These videos are awesome. Thanks for doing what you do !

  • @dinlehliu2668
    @dinlehliu2668 9 років тому

    this is sooo cool! thanks for posting. wow, have learned something today...

  • @gasser5001
    @gasser5001 10 років тому +7

    when someones flying a helicopter like that and doing those 3D maneuvers, does anyone else start thinking about dragonflies?

  • @tuckernielson1
    @tuckernielson1 12 років тому

    I learned something new today! Thanks Destin!

  • @Radeon_-so7fj
    @Radeon_-so7fj 10 років тому

    Thank you so much I learnt allot I'm going to nag for pitch helicopter for Christmas, and say how much it can improve my understanding of helicopter physics by actually trying it. Awesome vid.

  • @ThatIsNotMyMama
    @ThatIsNotMyMama 12 років тому

    I am SO glad I decided to subscribe. This looks like on of the most badass educational series yet! Cool, awesome, informative, and actually teaches me something I didn't already know or understand.

  • @OliverEnding
    @OliverEnding 12 років тому

    Thank you for making awesome videos my good sir.

  • @AestheticQuietus
    @AestheticQuietus 12 років тому

    Thanks for this Destin. Always wondered, never got around to researching it.

  • @3mingunvids619
    @3mingunvids619 8 років тому +6

    This guy is a f**king wizard

  • @starwolf621
    @starwolf621 3 роки тому

    StarWolf watched this.
    Destin, your friend's helicopter skills are making the dragonflies jealous!

  • @Kimballgoss
    @Kimballgoss 9 років тому +3

    Paused it at 0:13 at went and bought one! Can't wait to fly it!

    • @Dan_Moto
      @Dan_Moto 7 років тому

      Alpine Ace and do some crashing tricks

  • @vVvACESvVv
    @vVvACESvVv 12 років тому

    I can't wait to see the rest! I've always wondered how a helicopter could fly/ hover! I'm so glad I subscribed!

  • @smartereveryday
    @smartereveryday  12 років тому +2

    Destin is my alter-ego in America

  • @sand3sh069
    @sand3sh069 12 років тому

    love it

  • @russtex
    @russtex 12 років тому

    Amazing! Never knew this before!

  • @jkcrusher18
    @jkcrusher18 12 років тому

    wow. helicopters are truly amazing machines. i had somewhat of an idea how it all worked but this video showed just how complex these things are. it's pretty cool. thanks for the video.

  • @gavindias7
    @gavindias7 7 років тому

    all this years this is the channel i was looking for... answers to so many questions

  • @jetpiston
    @jetpiston 12 років тому

    Cool, I learned more from this video than any of your others! Thank you!

  • @ikenna45
    @ikenna45 11 років тому

    i love the music on all your videos

  • @smartereveryday
    @smartereveryday  12 років тому

    I'll let the camera crew/research department/director/editor/travel planner/me know your concerns. I jest. What language do you speak? Would you want to help me by generating closed captioning in your language? Thank you for your consideration.
    @Dialga355

  • @cacaricoo
    @cacaricoo 11 років тому

    This is how it's supposed to be taught, totally simple and neat. keep up the good work, thanks a lot Destin

  • @matube73
    @matube73 12 років тому

    That was a good start. Cheers.

  • @daweil94
    @daweil94 12 років тому

    So amazing.. really nice series

  • @lalnuntluangachhakchhuak5767
    @lalnuntluangachhakchhuak5767 9 років тому

    Great Video.. I'm Really enjoying it.

  • @khrisround2
    @khrisround2 5 років тому

    dude that piloting at the end was unreal!

  • @dietcoke1996
    @dietcoke1996 12 років тому +1

    Now my interests in everything RC and everyday science converge on Destin's channel. Awesome coverage of helis, Destin. KUTGW and Thumbs up!

  • @JoaoPCavalcanti
    @JoaoPCavalcanti 10 років тому +1

    All this way loving helicopters without understanding their movement mechanics, thank you!

  • @ahsantechart1976
    @ahsantechart1976 4 роки тому

    I love this

  • @split29445
    @split29445 12 років тому

    I DID NOT KNOW THIS. Awesome

  • @pLaCiDMoOoN
    @pLaCiDMoOoN 11 років тому

    Interesting stuff good camera views of the heli preforming!

  • @HaloBalla
    @HaloBalla 12 років тому

    One of my favorite intros, so funny.

  • @Ticky66MN
    @Ticky66MN 12 років тому

    Very cool. Thanks for the education and entertainment!

  • @eranbw
    @eranbw 12 років тому

    awesome clip!

  • @archhuman
    @archhuman 12 років тому

    ive seen that guy do crazy stuff with his helicopter, and it still doesn't fully make sense how thats possible, thats amazing

  • @nickzigma
    @nickzigma 12 років тому

    Awesome videos!!!

  • @cXnJohn
    @cXnJohn 10 років тому +6

    I want to see actual helicopters do this!!

  • @PhntmVP
    @PhntmVP 12 років тому

    There are 3 ways we make helicopters stop "drifting" also called translating tendency. 1) pilot input 2) cyclic rigging 3) An offset rotor mast. The question was never really answered in the video.

  • @jorijndg
    @jorijndg 10 років тому

    How fast you can fly and change direction without losing control, amazing!

  • @Gossamer2
    @Gossamer2 12 років тому

    Thank you!!! I always wondered how the blades worked. Off to watch the other videos! :-D

  • @HerpilyDerp86
    @HerpilyDerp86 12 років тому

    another video from Destin another dozen things i've learnt! keep them up Dustin! :D

  • @Sabahes_ASMR
    @Sabahes_ASMR 12 років тому

    @Dialga355 In this series the diagram or animation is the toy helicopter. It makes it easier to show you what they are talking about on large ones.

  • @darkheat246
    @darkheat246 12 років тому

    I love your videos

  • @henryuta
    @henryuta 12 років тому

    Dude when are you gonna upload the next video? i've been checking every day. I can't wait!

  • @Dubik22
    @Dubik22 11 років тому

    THIS is the most interesting video i've seen this past years ! Thank you for what you are doing :-)

  • @charleybucketcdp
    @charleybucketcdp 12 років тому

    that is the badassest thing ive seen in my life!

  • @smartereveryday
    @smartereveryday  12 років тому +1

    I aim to please. Thanks for trusting me with your subscription.

  • @Sarioah
    @Sarioah 11 років тому

    Waited the whole video for this, was not disappointed xD

  • @josephbilling
    @josephbilling 12 років тому

    This is amazing! I never knew an rc heli could do such things. I learned much. I'm a happy new subscriber. Keep it up!

  • @TnEEn
    @TnEEn 10 років тому

    I've seen over a hundred of ur vids, but 2day my friend, u got ur self a new subscriber! :D

  • @Frazbaby
    @Frazbaby 12 років тому

    GREAT SERIES! that guys is a god damn genius!

  • @billysgeo
    @billysgeo 11 років тому

    That spiral rotor was so awesome, but even as a kid I thought "damn that thing must be spinning way too fast for it to lift all that wood"!!!!!!

  • @343jonny
    @343jonny 12 років тому

    So, I finally got around to it. I emailed the owner of my local helicopter flight school and asked him if helicopters use negative collective during autorotations. I also emailed robinson to ask their techies about it. They both said the same thing: that real helicopters enter an auto with neutral pitch (no lift) and then raise the collective to avoid rotor RPM overspeed. Keep in mind this is a robinson, so it could be different elsewhere.

  • @bajsburken
    @bajsburken 12 років тому

    I'm a Mechanical engineering student in Sweden, these videos are just awesome!

  • @scorpy0210
    @scorpy0210 11 років тому

    That was awesome! I wish someday I have that one...

  • @BnS1374
    @BnS1374 11 років тому

    HOLY SHIT that guy is good at flying rc helos. That flying at 4:10 was INSANE.