Got into a discussion about helicopter crashes and autorotation. Was wondering if when a helicopter was crashing or the engine shut off, could someone design one where wings pop out to help it glide to the ground or I thought of bumpers/some type of shield to protect the canopy;
So ideas to make safer:
transform to glider -- so it can safely glide to ground....
have bumpers come out in freefall
airbag in cockpit
drop a cushion out to crash on?
There was a M.A.S.K. kids toy in 1985 that was a plane that transformed into a helicopter, called switchblade...
I was thinking of making prototype ideas.... maybe just imaginary for now... Was thinking if a helicopter could transform to a glider when engine quit as an idea it would be safer
I actually found info about one the news the military has a helicopter that changes to a car, called black knight: https://www.popularmechanics.com/milita ... -16883148/
They have supposed reasonably break proof "break proof" rc planes, drones, and toys. It would be cool to save lives... am overtired today...