UniCopter_PusherProp

UniCopter ~ Pusher Prop (Propulsor?)
Overview: To increase the forward speed without causing an; excessive nose down pitch. excessively high loading on the absolutely rigid rotors. excessively high rotor to rotor induced vibration.

Mockup Picture:

Working Papers:

Seriously consider the 360 Lycoming engine as an alternative to the 320 for 600 kg GW. Approx. +35 hp and +50 lb.

DESIGN:

A084

MAKE:

A104

BUY:

Secondary Group:

	Variable Speed Rotors & Propeller:	The current thinking is to utilize constant speed rotors and propeller.
	Slow Constant-Speed Rotors & Propeller:	Rotors: Large Chord & Low Tip Speed Propeller Constant-speed propeller system.
	General:	See below for now.
	Type:	See below for now.
	Configuration:	See below for now.
	Trim, Stability & Control:	See below for now. Information related specifically to the inclusion of a pusher prop.

Items: To be later relocated under above Secondary Group headings.

	General:
	DESIGN: UniCopter ~ Pusher Prop - General - Pusher Prop Assist	1079
	DESIGN: UniCopter ~ Pusher Prop - General - w/ Lycoming Engine	1097
	DESIGN: UniCopter ~ Pusher Prop - General - Clutched Drive	1346
	DESIGN: UniCopter ~ Pusher Prop - General - Tractor vs. Pusher	1538
	DESIGN: UniCopter ~ Pusher Prop - General - Angle of Incidence - Rotor & Propeller	1656
	Type:
	DESIGN: UniCopter ~ Pusher Prop - Type - Tip Fin Propeller	1279
	DESIGN: UniCopter ~ Pusher Prop - Type - Shrouded Propeller	1278
	DESIGN: UniCopter ~ Pusher Prop - Type - Ducted Fan	1277
?	DESIGN: UniCopter ~ Pusher Prop - Type - Scimitar (higher CofL. thicker, lower noise, smaller dia.)
?	DESIGN: UniCopter ~ Pusher Prop - Type - The ELIPPSE Propeller - By Paul Lipps
	Configuration:
	DESIGN: UniCopter ~ Pusher Prop - Configuration - Propeller - Single	1256
	DESIGN: UniCopter ~ Pusher Prop - Configuration - Propeller - Twin	1280
	Trim, Stability & Control:
	DESIGN: UniCopter ~ Pusher Prop - Trim, Stability & Control - Overview	1255

Prop Suppliers etc: To be later relocated.

	Sensenich Propeller Manufacturing Company	http://www.sensenich.com
	Hartzell Propeller Inc.	http://www.hartzellprop.com
	MT-Propeller	http://www.mt-propeller.com
	Ivoprop	http://www.ivoprop.com
	Powerfin	http://www.powerfin.com/
	Warp Drive Inc.
	Making a Composite Prop	http://www.icon.fi/~jtki/prop.html
	List of propeller manufacturers	http://www.ulpilot.com/contact_info.htm#Propellers
	List of propeller manufacturers	http://www.propellers.pwbiz.net/

Last Revised: August 5, 2011