Recent Blogs
Cyclic Pitch Control Linkage Mechanism Explained: How It Works, Parts, Diagram and Uses
Explore a generic three-blade cyclic pitch linkage. Adjust swashplate motion, pitch horns and link length to compare blade feathering through a rotor revolution.
Swashplate Mechanism: How a Helicopter Rotor Head Works, Parts, Diagram and Uses Explained
See how collective and cyclic controls affect a helicopter swashplate. Explore ideal attachment height and frequency; blade pitch and loads are not calculated.
Bell Stabilizer Bar Mechanism Explained: How the Flybar Damps Cyclic Input on Two-Blade Rotors
Learn how the Bell stabilizer bar damps rotor cyclic input on helicopters like the Bell 47 and UH-1, with formulas, examples, and design tradeoffs.