Mechanisms — helicopter rotor

Recent Blogs

Cyclic Pitch Control Linkage diagram
Cyclic Pitch Control Linkage Mechanism Explained: How It Works, Parts, Diagram and Uses
How a cyclic pitch control linkage works in helicopters — swashplate geometry, pitch link sizing, real numbers, and design tradeoffs from FIRGELLI engineers.
Swashplate diagram
Swashplate Mechanism: How a Helicopter Rotor Head Works, Parts, Diagram and Uses Explained
How a Swashplate converts fixed-frame control inputs into rotating blade pitch changes — used in helicopters, axial piston pumps, and CNC tool drives.
Bell Stabilizer Bar diagram
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.