Ok, reminded me a bit of the governor mechanism of a steam engine !
...Wayne
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Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: While Walking at the Airport
Wayne, I'm not sure exactly what the balls contribute. This is an Airbus
EC-130 model, I believe, and I can't find a photograph showing that rotor
head in this configuration. They are probably a part of the rotor speed
control mechanism, providing feedback on rotor speed drift.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
On 10/10/2016 4:49 PM, Wayne Harridge wrote:
> Interesting shot of the hub Jim. What is the purpose of the 2 "balls"
> hanging off each blade ?
>
> ...Wayne
>
>
>
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> Subject: [OM] IMG: While Walking at the Airport
>
> It was a nice day, so I took a short walk around the airport. Here are
> a couple of observations.
>
> This hangar door was raised as I passed by. I award this owner my
> "Neat Hangar" award.
>
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Neat+Hangar.tif.html
>
> Helicopters provide lifesaving services every day, but few of us ever
> stop to think about the complexities of the machines. The two jet
> engines are hidden from view, but the complexities of the rotor hub
> are open to view and are very impressive.
>
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Rotor+Hub+Complexities.ti
> f.html
>
> Please view LARGE.
>
> Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated.
>
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> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
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