Helicopter Testing

[chalker7]

Oh wow ok I feel dumb. I've been imagining a tandem copter with only one motorstick going across horizontally which is why I couldn't figure out how people were going to use two.

And on a different note, would anyone be willing to post the rules for us that haven't had the luck of getting it yet?

The general rules of these forums bans posting complete rules since Science Olympiad has a copyright on them prohibiting reproduction. You'll have to either wait to receive your official copy or assemble the critical components from what's been talked about on the various threads here.

[chalker]

Oh wow ok I feel dumb. I've been imagining a tandem copter with only one motorstick going across horizontally which is why I couldn't figure out how people were going to use two.

And on a different note, would anyone be willing to post the rules for us that haven't had the luck of getting it yet?

The general rules of these forums bans posting complete rules since Science Olympiad has a copyright on them prohibiting reproduction. You'll have to either wait to receive your official copy or assemble the critical components from what's been talked about on the various threads here.

Note you can always buy a copy from the soinc.org store if you don't want to wait on your coach.

[illusionist]

Also, Chia has been leaving little tid bits lying around. Those will give you a general idea

[illusionist]

I built a quick tandem heli today. Winding was tricky and precarious, but it was feasible. I used two separate motorsticks, and two 3/16 rubberbands. Three people would have made it easy, but I was able to get it done with two. It wasn't as bad as I had expected though!

[Littleboy]

What was the time?

[illusionist]

I posted this in the Designs thread, but it was around 7-10 seconds. It was a scrap helicopter, made out of leftovers form last year

[chia]

Too bad you're only allowed two people :/
That is a pretty shamazing time for a 15-minute scrap helicopter, though, especially with that weight.

[illusionist]

it actually wasn't that bad though, chia. If you get a system going, it'll be just as easy as with a co-axial heli

[chia]

Hmm, we'll see. I may end up with an inexperienced partner this year, and I'll have to teach them how to wind and such before I trust them

[mrsteven]

My car and engine knowledge is at a minimum. When you say transmission what exactly do you mean?

On a similar note, given last year at state, 2:00 was a very good time (achieving it = medal in most states) where do you think that bar will be now that theres no limitation on motors?