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Possible Flight Paths for Helicopters*

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 July 2016

P. F. Sutherby
P. F. Sutherby*
Affiliation:
Formerly Bristol Aeroplane Co. Ltd., now with Elliott Bros. (London) Ltd.
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It has been normal in discussion of helicopter operations to assume that the aircraft will operate at low altitudes. In particular, the commercial operation of helicopters on “inter-city” routes is usually assumed to take place between altitudes of 1,000 and 2,000 ft. with the appeal of the view of the countryside adding to the attractions of this means of transport.

It is intended to show in this paper that there are considerable advantages to be gained from flying very much higher than these low altitudes, and in using flight paths very similar to those of conventional air liners.

Type
Research Article
Information
The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 61 , Issue 564 , December 1957 , pp. 811 - 814
Copyright
Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 1957

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Footnotes

*

The first paper to be awarded the N. E. Rowe Medal in the age group between 21 and 26 years. The paper was originally given to the Bristol Branch.

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* The first paper to be awarded the N. E. Rowe Medal in the age group between 21 and 26 years. The paper was originally given to the Bristol Branch.