Forward Autorotation

• Explain factors contributing in deciding the direction

of RAF in forward auto
• Explain how ROD varies with forward speed
• Discuss Autorotation for Endurance & Range in still
air
• Explain flare effects in forward auto
• Explain “Avoid Curve”
Factors in Determining the Direction of RAF

Factor A - Tilt of the Disc

 Factors in Determining the Direction of RAF

Factor A - Tilt of the Disc

Change of the direction of the POR & RAF thus reducing

the Inflow angle & AOA

ROD Increases
Factors in Determining the Direction of RAF

Factor B - Effect of Horizontal Airflow

Factors in Determining the Direction of RAF

Factor B - Effect of the Horizontal Airflow

Change of the direction of the RAF thus reducing the

Inflow angle & AOA

ROD Increases
Factors in Determining the Direction of RAF

Factor C - Effect of the ‘Effective ROD Airflow’

Factors in Determining the Direction of RAF

Factor C - Effect of the ‘Effective ROD Airflow’

ROD Airflow increases with forward speed changing the

direction of the RAF thus increasing the Inflow angle &

AOA

ROD Decreases
Combined Effect on ROD
 Flare Effects in Autorotation

• Thrust Reversal

• Increase in RRPM

• Increase in TRT
Autorotation for Endurance & Range
Avoid Curve
 Recap

• What are the 03 factors that determine the

direction of RAF in forward auto?
• Explain how ROD varies with forward speed
• How can you derive the speed for Endurance &
Range in auto in still air from the ROD curve?
• What are the flare effects in forward auto?
• What is “Avoid Curve”?