GMP Cricket

 

Rotor head system

 

 

 

Being a fixed pitch model the rotor head is very straightforward.

 

 

The two wooden paddles are prepared so that they are parallel.

 

 

The Hiller arm can clearly be seen here to control the flybar.

 

 

The swashplate is also relatively simple with two aluminium rings; each attached to a radial bearing.

 

 

On a fixed pitch machine the swashlate only need to control the flybar.

 

 

The two assemblies awaiting a control rod.

 

 

The swashplate attached to the control linkages and the anti rotation guide.

 

 

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