TY - JOUR
AU1 - Rodzewicz, Miroslaw
AU2 - Glowacki, Dominik
AU3 - Szczepanik, Tomasz
AU4 - Hajduk, Jaroslaw
AB - PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to describe the results of investigations of parachute rescue systems (PRS) for light gyrocopters.Design/methodology/approachAlthough the investigations were conducted in both stages simultaneously, i.e. experimental mechanics approach and numerical simulations, the paper is focussed mainly on the experimental part of the work. To ensure the safety of experimental works (i.e. for both experimenters and bystanders), the authors applied unmanned, remotely controlled scale models of autogyro for the PRS testing in the air.FindingsThe critical problem for successful use of the PRS is that the rotation of the rotor blades must be stopped when the main parachute opens, otherwise the influence of the rotor on the improper opening process of the parachute may cause the whole PRS to become useless.Research limitations/implicationsThe existing regulations for the use of unmanned aircraft impose the limitation upon the organisation of in-flight tests of PRS, i.e. the maximum take-off mass of the tested gyrocopter models is limited, and a full-scale test needs the approval of European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).Practical implicationsThe research contributes to increasing the safety level for gyrocopter users. The authors elaborated the original PRS, which currently is in the process of patenting.Originality/valueOriginality of the work consists of both an innovative PRS, which has never been tested before, and the results of experimental investigations, which cover both ground tests carried on static or moving stands and in-flight testing.
TI - Experimental investigations into parachute rescue systems
JF - Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology: An International Journal
DO - 10.1108/AEAT-11-2016-0222
DA - 2018-05-08
UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/emerald-publishing/experimental-investigations-into-parachute-rescue-systems-CS4nTyERDt
SP - 667
EP - 678
VL - 90
IS - 4
DP - DeepDyve
ER -