would really like to know what the rotary group thinks

of the attached concept as outlined by Vance.  A
standard clutch would really be a boon to the light
helicopters by eliminating the typical belt tensioning
assembly and the use of vee belts in general.  Do you
think there any inherent dangers in running the clutch
at 5500-6000 rpm for extended periods.  Please feel free
to throw out any suggestions as further ideas or
hardware recommendations there are a number of builders
looking for a solution. In case your curious, this is
for the Helicycle, www.helicycle.com

Thank you all,

Ed Angell

I think the heli-cycle uses a 700 cc two stroke. If you wanted to get a light
single rotor  engine, couldn't you go with aluminum side housings and
flywheel?

Brian Trubee

Hi Brian:
Thats pretty much the direction we're going in right now.  A periported engine
plus the T-3 turbo, I think that combo will be well within the design limits
for the airframe and factory transmission.  The extra HP will be nice and
probably a lot safer to fly than the factory 2 stroke.

Ed Angell

 
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