Tandem Helicopter

[Hattsoff]

I would like to see a video on the flight of a tandem rotor helicopter (like the Boeing Chinook). It would be great to understand the unique controls and concerns not to mention a recommendation on aircraft, makes and controllers.

I am very new to the sport and very interested. You guys have been great getting me up to speed on the majority of the hobby thus far.

Jason Hatt

 

[stay-fun]

Sounds like an awesome episode to me!

 

[Hattsoff]

We need to figure out how to get all the helicopter fans to see this and respond...I assume thing with a larger response will have a greater chance of making an episode (or at least in the near future).

I am just starting this hobby and have always LOVE these helicopters. Want to know how hard it would be for a beginner.

 

[stay-fun]

Want to know how hard it would be for a beginner.

Hard. I don't consider myself a beginner when it comes to helicopters, and the controls are just... hard. For sure it needs it's own flight controller, as I would need many many mixes to make the swashplates work together.

 

[Tactical Ex]

Wouldn't a dual copter configuration with some minor tweaking produce the results you are after?

 

[Hattsoff]

...it needs it's own flight controller, as I would need many many mixes to make the swashplates work together.

Ok...this is so new to me...I think I need some explanation on all of this...maybe a show would be helpful - HINT Josh Bixler.

 

[Hattsoff]

We have had several views of this thread...I think there would be interest.

I found a video that shows a heli but it is a perfect example of how valuable Flite Test is...they talk to us and give us more details...not to mention they fly the thing. I want to see someone having fun with it (or I know they normally have fun and they are not enjoying it).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mECG_4QRJMg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrH4GyqmIBs