Week 3 rotor wing test

A blade design where both sides of the blade are the same shape and have the same aerodynamic characteristics.

A blade design where one side of the blade is different from the other, producing more lift on one side compared to the other.

A technique used to compensate for the uneven lift produced by an asymmetrical blade design, by slightly angling the leading edge upward.

The most common design for rotor blades due to its consistent aerodynamic pitching characteristics.

A type of rotor blade shape where the leading edge and trailing edge run parallel from the blade tip to the root.

A type of rotor blade shape where the leading edge and trailing edge converge towards the tip, resulting in a decreasing chord length.

The preferred blade planform for manufacturers because it requires only one rib part number for production.

A blade planform that produces more equal lift across the blade without requiring correction, due to its gradual change in shape.

A blade planform that produces greater lift if the area of the blades were equal.

A technique used to compensate for the higher lift generated at the root of a uniform planform blade by introducing a slight downward angle towards the tip.

A common feature on all leading edges of rotor blades, providing protection against erosion caused by dust particles in the air.

The leading edge of the rotor blade is protected from erosion with this material.

The process of wearing away the surface of a rotor blade caused by the impact of dust particles.

The bottom of rotor blades are typically painted black to prevent glare reflecting into the pilot's vision.

Composite rotor blades require additional static discharge capabilities to prevent the buildup of static electricity.

A method of dissipating static electricity on composite rotor blades by using strips that run along the blade from tip to root.

A construction method for rotor blades that uses bonded materials, resulting in a stronger and more maintenance-friendly design.

If a single pocket skin on a rotor blade is damaged, the entire blade must be discarded.