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How can this helicopter fly?

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1. FileCabi.netSalvaged from archive18 May 2007, 00:00
   How can this helicopter fly?
2. RhomphaiaSalvaged from archive18 May 2007, 00:00
   I saw this on another site. The frame rate of the camera, either by fluke or design, was synched up in such a way with the spin of the rotor blades that the blades appear to be standing still. Still, pretty neat little effect there.
3. DriZSalvaged from archive18 May 2007, 00:00
   Quote: Originally Posted by Rhomphaia View Post I saw this on another site. The frame rate of the camera, either by fluke or design, was synched up in such a way with the spin of the rotor blades that the blades appear to be standing still. Sounds logic
4. the_brumtown_manglerSalvaged from archive18 May 2007, 00:00
   weird
5. k1ngSalvaged from archive18 May 2007, 00:00
   they can change the angle on the rotor blades to make them float to safty in case of engine failiure. Not only does it help them "float" down, it can be used for other things also. just took an aviation class, and witnessed it live, was pretty damn sweet.
6. gav-nottsSalvaged from archive18 May 2007, 00:00
   i belive its called Strobe-o-scopic not sure on the spelling, its the same as when a car is going a certain speed the wheel's appear to stand still. its very neat, however i think this vid could be slightly CGI as it looks abit too still.
7. RhomphaiaSalvaged from archive18 May 2007, 00:00
   Quote: Originally Posted by k1ng View Post they can change the angle on the rotor blades to make them float to safty in case of engine failiure. Not only does it help them "float" down, it can be used for other things also. just took an aviation class, and witnessed it live, was pretty damn sweet. This thing was making powered turns and at one point accelerated. Plus toward the end it slid into a hovering position. All of this needs to be done with the rotors spinning. Besides, you can hear the rotors chopping through the air in the vid.
8. Jimmy_JamesSalvaged from archive18 May 2007, 00:00
   Quote: Originally Posted by Rhomphaia View Post I saw this on another site. The frame rate of the camera, either by fluke or design, was synched up in such a way with the spin of the rotor blades that the blades appear to be standing still. Still, pretty neat little effect there. Yeah thats what I heard and it makes sense to me. Cant explain it otherwise.
9. xwhitemousexSalvaged from archive18 May 2007, 00:00
   Two other options than camera frame rate being synched with the spin of the rotor. 1) It's not a chopper, it's a toy on a string with chopper sound added 2) It's digitally manipulated. You only see the sky and clouds behind it and no trees or other points of reference. *shrug*
10. BobZillaSalvaged from archive18 May 2007, 00:00
    giant magnet above it, filled with helium, strong up draft, pilot is using the force... all good explanations, but i'd put my money on the 'strobe-o-scope' theory.
11. FrezoreRSalvaged from archive18 May 2007, 00:00
    Quote: Originally Posted by xwhitemousex View Post Two other options than camera frame rate being synched with the spin of the rotor. 1) It's not a chopper, it's a toy on a string with chopper sound added 2) It's digitally manipulated. You only see the sky and clouds behind it and no trees or other points of reference. *shrug* 1.Since when did a toy chopper have a landing gear that folds in? 2. it is possible to film without getting trees.. try filming with an angle! Obviously the rotor blades spines to fast for the camera..
12. Vigil AnteSalvaged from archive18 May 2007, 00:00
    Quote: Originally Posted by Rhomphaia View Post I saw this on another site. The frame rate of the camera, either by fluke or design, was synched up in such a way with the spin of the rotor blades that the blades appear to be standing still. Still, pretty neat little effect there. You nailed it from the get go.

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