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.tif.html
Please view LARGE.
Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated.
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Tullahoma, TN USA
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