slick1537 Posted September 20, 2006 Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 Figured I would try to learn some more since I have like a year before I am going to be able to go to a flight school so I was reading the rotorcraft handbook. I think I understand how the magnus effect works but I am not sure. Tell me if I am right. The angle of attack creates an area of high pressure below the rotor disk, and an area of low pressure above it. Of course in nature the high pressure air is always straining to equalize with the low pressure air, which in theory, lifts the helicopter up with it as it goes to equalize. I made an illustration to give you guys a few chuckles if you dont understand what I am trying to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Hunt Posted September 20, 2006 Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 Nice illustration - Paco could give you a job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick1537 Posted September 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 I know it is a pretty sweet illustration, but is it correct?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flingwing206 Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 I know it is a pretty sweet illustration, but is it correct?!Well... ...no. Wikipedia on Magnus Effect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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