Human Powered Helicopter

Post by **Leisher** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 10:59 am

Malcolm · Post by **Malcolm** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 11:12 am

Pretty sure the previous record holder used more than just the legs for power. This one is strictly legs.

Post by **TPRJones** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 1:51 pm

Wait, how did that qualify for the Sikorsky Prize? The machine is supposed to stay in the 10m square, but it doesn't even come close to fitting in that square.

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Malcolm · Post by **Malcolm** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 2:58 pm

It doesn't have to fit in the square, it's got to maintain stability in the air above the square's centre, I think.

In summary, the requirements to win the AHS Sikorsky Prize included a flight duration of 60 seconds and reaching an altitude of 3 meters (9.8 ft), with the center point of the aircraft hovering over a 10-by-10 meter (32.8-by-32.8 ft) square.

I assume that's to keep any wise-asses from building a plane/glider instead of a chopper.

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Post by **TPRJones** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 3:21 pm

Ah, okay then.