When one is in the market for a helicopter there are many options to choose from. The first thing to consider are your priorities. What size you are looking for in terms of size, engine, and speed? There are three main types of helicopters— light piston-engines, light turbines, and twin-engines. Learning about these different types of helicopters will help you navigate the market.
The smallest of the three is the light piston engine helicopter. The Schweizer 300 and Robinson R22 are common light piston helicopters. They have between two to three seats with a speed range of 80-110 mph. They are the most economical of the three, however the fuel they use is expensive. The size is also a bit of a downside because it fits very few people, so most outgrow this model quickly. But it continues to be the most common model for helicopter training and private use, and a fantastic option for first-timers.
Another option is the light turbine helicopters, which are the most commonly owned. The Eurocopter Squirrel and Bell Jet Ranger are popular light turbine helicopters. They fit between five and six passengers! With its sporty look, relative comfort, and faster speed, this model is very popular for both charter and private owners.
The final option is the twin-engine helicopters like the Agusta 109 and Sikorsky S-76. They are very large and expensive compared the two previous options mentioned. This is because they are faster, seat up to 14 people, and are much safer. They are generally owned by corporate and charter companies; however, some are owned privately. Twin-engines can also fly over city centers and park on rooftop pads.
The smallest of the three is the light piston engine helicopter. The Schweizer 300 and Robinson R22 are common light piston helicopters. They have between two to three seats with a speed range of 80-110 mph. They are the most economical of the three, however the fuel they use is expensive. The size is also a bit of a downside because it fits very few people, so most outgrow this model quickly. But it continues to be the most common model for helicopter training and private use, and a fantastic option for first-timers.
Another option is the light turbine helicopters, which are the most commonly owned. The Eurocopter Squirrel and Bell Jet Ranger are popular light turbine helicopters. They fit between five and six passengers! With its sporty look, relative comfort, and faster speed, this model is very popular for both charter and private owners.
The final option is the twin-engine helicopters like the Agusta 109 and Sikorsky S-76. They are very large and expensive compared the two previous options mentioned. This is because they are faster, seat up to 14 people, and are much safer. They are generally owned by corporate and charter companies; however, some are owned privately. Twin-engines can also fly over city centers and park on rooftop pads.
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The core principle of aerospace and aviation is innovation. In the coming years, we should expect to see some exciting new things in the aerospace industry. While aircraft haven’t seen much change structurally since aircraft first started being used for travel, the expected number of travelers doubling by 2035 means that innovators are working hard to make advancements in sustainability, design, and operations.
One of the main goals of aircraft is efficiency — streamlining all aspects of the aircraft and air travel that would optimize efficiency. As seen on the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, the combination of passenger capacity and fuel efficiency makes this new plane the cutting edge of aircraft travel. The plane is said to have 25% better fuel economy than its competitor, the Airbus A380.
Another new aircraft innovation is modifying cabin lighting. The aircraft cabin lighting industry is worth nearly 2 billion dollars. This is due to the change from photoluminescent lights to LED lights which are much brighter and more efficient.
Another innovation in the increased usage of a new material called Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Plastic (CFRP). This material is lightweight and durable; it’s very high in demand in the aerospace industry. CFRP, once it comes more economical to manufacture, will be a good replacement for typical aircraft materials like steel and iron as it is much sturdier with through-life durability.
Aircraft seats are a very big aspect to the customer experience that is changing over time. Airlines continue to invest in the newest seats in all aspects of the aircraft including economy class and first class, maximizing comfort. These seats are better despite being thinner and they’re more efficient because airliners are able to fit more passengers per plane without sacrificing leg room.
And, a final trend to look out for is the increase in air travel for business; air travel conducting business more convenient. Despite already making up as much as 75% of an airline’s profit on any given flight, it’s expected that airliners will increasingly cater to the business class and influence aerospace manufacturing accordingly.
One of the main goals of aircraft is efficiency — streamlining all aspects of the aircraft and air travel that would optimize efficiency. As seen on the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, the combination of passenger capacity and fuel efficiency makes this new plane the cutting edge of aircraft travel. The plane is said to have 25% better fuel economy than its competitor, the Airbus A380.
Another new aircraft innovation is modifying cabin lighting. The aircraft cabin lighting industry is worth nearly 2 billion dollars. This is due to the change from photoluminescent lights to LED lights which are much brighter and more efficient.
Another innovation in the increased usage of a new material called Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Plastic (CFRP). This material is lightweight and durable; it’s very high in demand in the aerospace industry. CFRP, once it comes more economical to manufacture, will be a good replacement for typical aircraft materials like steel and iron as it is much sturdier with through-life durability.
Aircraft seats are a very big aspect to the customer experience that is changing over time. Airlines continue to invest in the newest seats in all aspects of the aircraft including economy class and first class, maximizing comfort. These seats are better despite being thinner and they’re more efficient because airliners are able to fit more passengers per plane without sacrificing leg room.
And, a final trend to look out for is the increase in air travel for business; air travel conducting business more convenient. Despite already making up as much as 75% of an airline’s profit on any given flight, it’s expected that airliners will increasingly cater to the business class and influence aerospace manufacturing accordingly.
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Months after SpaceX launched a Tesla Roadster on the Falcon Heavy while blasting David Bowie’s iconic “Space Oddity”, we don’t really feel that we’ve gotten any closer to arriving at the future we’ve dreamt of for so long, the colonization of Mars in true Star Trek fashion. Maybe that’s because the dream common for people at NASA or the Boeing Aerospace and SpaceX are not necessarily shared by the average person. Or maybe that’s because SpaceX’s launch back in February doesn’t look or sound that different than the Apollo 11 launch in 1969. Especially not when you realize that the technology that literally thrusts people into space and the future, the turbofan engine, hasn’t changed much over the years.
Recently, companies like the Rolls-Royce Corporation are teaming up with Siemens and Airbus to try to create a more environment-friendly turbofan. Rolls-Royces’ new turbofan, powered solely by electric energy, will be only 1 of 4 turbofans on an engine, meaning that the other 3 turbofans are still creating pollution. They’ve also reworked their larger turbofan engines, the Trent 7000 used in the Airbus - France A330, to be cleaner and more environment-friendly. However, Airbus, despite fitting their A300’s with the cleaner Trent 7000s, seems to be more interested in putting more A300s in the sky than they are in being a cleaner company. So, it seems that the cleaner is really relative.
It seems then, that may be a cleaner future is far off. Maybe we’re too attached to what we already know. Maybe the turbofan, no longer a hot new piece of tech, needs to move over for something new. Maybe for dreams like that of Elon Musk and the engineers at SpaceX to be realized and given all the pomp and circumstance it deserves, an old relic like the turbofan engine needs to go. Then again, we’re probably still decades off. Until then, the turbofan is the best we’ve got.
Recently, companies like the Rolls-Royce Corporation are teaming up with Siemens and Airbus to try to create a more environment-friendly turbofan. Rolls-Royces’ new turbofan, powered solely by electric energy, will be only 1 of 4 turbofans on an engine, meaning that the other 3 turbofans are still creating pollution. They’ve also reworked their larger turbofan engines, the Trent 7000 used in the Airbus - France A330, to be cleaner and more environment-friendly. However, Airbus, despite fitting their A300’s with the cleaner Trent 7000s, seems to be more interested in putting more A300s in the sky than they are in being a cleaner company. So, it seems that the cleaner is really relative.
It seems then, that may be a cleaner future is far off. Maybe we’re too attached to what we already know. Maybe the turbofan, no longer a hot new piece of tech, needs to move over for something new. Maybe for dreams like that of Elon Musk and the engineers at SpaceX to be realized and given all the pomp and circumstance it deserves, an old relic like the turbofan engine needs to go. Then again, we’re probably still decades off. Until then, the turbofan is the best we’ve got.
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In recent years turbine powered RC planes are the cutting edge in the industry. Sizes range from large to small, requiring many hours of flying experience to handle flying one of these powerful machines and use real gasoline. RC turbine engines cannot only be used in RC planes but can be used for RC Turboprops and Helicopters, with the powerful turbine engines you will now be capable of significantly more with your aircraft leading to higher satisfaction with your product.
Before Real model jet engines were introduced to the RC flying community, many people seeking a enhanced aircraft sound had ducted fan units, however, these fan units lack the authentic sound that many were seeking. Other options for this are electric powered fans, and pulse jets. These alternatives fail to deliver the authenticity wanted by RC plane pilots. Thanks to the gas turbine model jet engine, all the drawbacks of the older alternatives are eliminated and now you can experience the highest performance, and authenticity that you have been seeking when you purchased your RC plane.
To power the turbines, they need compressed air and fuel to move the turbines to the right RPMs to get full power into your aircraft. When these turbines get up to speed, you will soon find out the major difference that these amazing engines offer. The mixture of efficiency and power give you the capability of almost anything when piloting your aircraft. Might as well consider yourself king of the RC skies! The Sky is the Limit for you and your RC powered plane, helicopter, and turboprop.
Before Real model jet engines were introduced to the RC flying community, many people seeking a enhanced aircraft sound had ducted fan units, however, these fan units lack the authentic sound that many were seeking. Other options for this are electric powered fans, and pulse jets. These alternatives fail to deliver the authenticity wanted by RC plane pilots. Thanks to the gas turbine model jet engine, all the drawbacks of the older alternatives are eliminated and now you can experience the highest performance, and authenticity that you have been seeking when you purchased your RC plane.
To power the turbines, they need compressed air and fuel to move the turbines to the right RPMs to get full power into your aircraft. When these turbines get up to speed, you will soon find out the major difference that these amazing engines offer. The mixture of efficiency and power give you the capability of almost anything when piloting your aircraft. Might as well consider yourself king of the RC skies! The Sky is the Limit for you and your RC powered plane, helicopter, and turboprop.
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The 2018 Global Brushless AC servo-motor Market report was just released to the public! The report covers industry volume, price trends, market competition, growth predictions and a general overview of the entire market. These motors are most ideal for the industrial market and offer high end features. These high-end features are extremely cost-effective and offer support for quiet and reliable systems. Global Brushless AC servo-motors have a wide variety of applications all of which are covered in the report. The report also includes an abundance of statistics from previous research conducted on Brushless AC Servo-motors.
There are several global leaders with great influence in the Brushless AC servo-motor market which include, but are not limited to: Power Automation, Motor Power Company, Kollmogren Europe GmbH, Servo Dynamics, Infranor, Minimotor and Airbus Helicopter. The Brushless Ac-Servo Motor is mainly produced in a few key regions such as: South America, Asia- Pacific, Africa, Middle East and North America. The report will help the average consumer to understand the current competitive market. Many companies are starting to enter the Brushless Ac servo-motor industry. The industry is extremely competitive, requires smart moves and well thought out tactics for success.
There are several global leaders with great influence in the Brushless AC servo-motor market which include, but are not limited to: Power Automation, Motor Power Company, Kollmogren Europe GmbH, Servo Dynamics, Infranor, Minimotor and Airbus Helicopter. The Brushless Ac-Servo Motor is mainly produced in a few key regions such as: South America, Asia- Pacific, Africa, Middle East and North America. The report will help the average consumer to understand the current competitive market. Many companies are starting to enter the Brushless Ac servo-motor industry. The industry is extremely competitive, requires smart moves and well thought out tactics for success.
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