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To: Lonesome in Massachussets
"Harmonic resonance is the bane of mechanical engineers, and especially aircraft engines."

Ever hear of a phenomenon in helicopters called "ground resonance"?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ground_resonance

It only happens to 'copters with articulated rotors and some sort of impact damping system on the landing gear (pneumatic wheels, oleo struts, or even thick rubber bushings on the saddle tubes of skids). The a/c enters a positive feedback loop and when it's pronounced enough to be noticeable, it's probably irreversible and the aircraft is going to shake itself to death.

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ground+resonance

Frightening to watch, especially if you've ever been inside on of them thangs.

40 posted on 02/28/2023 11:40:59 AM PST by Paal Gulli
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To: Paal Gulli

New to me. Fascinating.


42 posted on 02/28/2023 12:09:20 PM PST by Lonesome in Massachussets (Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit.)
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