Electrotor-SloMo ~ Fuselage - Tripod

• During flight this configuration operates as a 'backpack' helicopter, except that it has a seat and foot rest.
• During landing and takeoff it should differ from a 'backpack' because at no time should the pilot have to support any of the craft's weight.
• There are no skids therefor the craft is incapable of 'run-on' landings. However, it is an objective of the Electrotor to have a collective and cyclic that can respond very quickly to the demands of the pilot.
• Safety: Would it be advantageous to include the regenerative braking for use immediately after landing to decelerate the rotors faster?

 Working Papers:

• Just to record a weird idea that may not work.
• Consider allowing the pilot to fly in the prone position during forward flight. His hips, thighs and chest could be located in a firm or cloth shell that would rotate about a lateral axis located near his center of gravity. The device could have a positional lock for standing and for prone positions. It would operate similar to that of a hang-glider. The parasitic drag would be significantly reduced at speed.
• One problem might be that the moment arm of his weight is insufficient for providing fast weight-shift response. Another problem might be.....

• OTHER: Helicopter - Outside - MicroLite - Backpack & Foot landing

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