ORIGINAL: wcc963
the idea that there not as much surface area so the blades have to spin that little bit faster?
Think that I mite be putting to much thought into this but thats the first thing that poped into my head.
yes thats true they will have to spin a little faster. but the higher headspeed will make it easier to hover. plus if you add flybar weights it will be even more stable.
I think most people would agree that the larger the blades, the more stable the heli. I know that MORE HEADSPEED hysteria is sweeping the nation, but I do no think higher headspeed makes it "easier" to handle. You can argue the added gyroscopic forces are stabilizing the heli, but the increased cyclic response outweighs this imo.
325 woodies will take you as far as you want to go. Carbons are a luxury item on TRex sized helis, not a necessity like larger birds. They are better, just not necessary.