BASIC HELICOPTER AND PROPELLER

DESIGN
MIDTERM EXAM
INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Write your answers in a short bond paper. After the exam, take a photo of your paper
and submit it online.
2. On your paper, there must be YOUR NAME labeled on top right corner.
3. NO ERASURES ALLOWED.
4. You will be given 1 hour and 30 minutes for the exam.
5. During the exam, please open your video camera to the meeting for monitoring
purposes.

1. What does the B signifies in the graph of a sample helicopter? (10 points)
2. Given data of a helicopter: Pressure Altitude is 10000 ft, Temperature at 20 degrees
Fahrenheit, Take-Off Gross Weight at 1250 ft. Can the helicopter safely hover for 2 ft at
the given condition? Explain answer (10 points)
3. Using the graph below, determine the estimated take-off gross weight of the helicopter
when torque is at 85 percent, Skid height at 12.5 ft, and Pressure altitude of 5000 ft at
20 degrees Celsius. (10 points)
4. Given the data below: What is the TAS at a continuous torque setting at 2250 kg Take off
Gross Weight? Explain the importance of getting torque setting (10 points)
5. When approaching the helicopter, why is it prohibited in the back portion and not on
front portion? Explain answer (10 points)