DLR on the way to the silent helicopter
Source: Rotorhub, 9 Dec, 09
The FHS (Flying Helicopter Simulator) Helicopters do not have to be loud. This is the conclusion of scientists at the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) working on the FRIENDCOPTER project.
DLR tests new helicopter control system: successful first flight with two active sidesticks
Source: DLR, 5 Nov, 09
The use of two active sidesticks and the resulting total replacement of the conventional helicopter control system are new. In 2007, DLR tested the right-hand sidestick in flight and is now setting new benchmarks with the first flight to use two sidesticks.
