Torque tube tip!

[LipolyGone]

Rubber Matt would've been a better idea that carpet was so flimsy & cheep lol

[rudi]

I've been using 4 of these to make a 1Mx1M landing pad. It works very well for my 450. They are thick enough not to be able to flap up in the rotor wash and they just lay on rough grass. The surface underneath doesn't need to be smooth.

Soft Floor UK > Products > Classic Mats

They do a custom printing service so I'm thinking of getting one drawn up with an "H" circle on it.

[tomatwalden]

Rubber Matt would've been a better idea that carpet was so flimsy & cheep lol

Frankly, the ground he was landing on looked pretty much perfect to me as it was - no need for anything IMHO.

[helijohn]

I've been using 4 of these to make a 1Mx1M landing pad. It works very well for my 450. They are thick enough not to be able to flap up in the rotor wash and they just lay on rough grass. The surface underneath doesn't need to be smooth.

Soft Floor UK > Products > Classic Mats

They do a custom printing service so I'm thinking of getting one drawn up with an "H" circle on it.

What are they like on rough undulating terrain??

I do wish heli manufacturers would make the undercarriage a good deal higher and wider. To many birds have the tail almost resting on the deck and skids which are way too narrow.

[Extensa]

I got to see that one sounds like a cool vid

[rudi]

What are they like on rough undulating terrain??

The field that I fly in is used by sheep and is 50% water logged and 50% big tufts of grass. It requires wellies to walk on and is impossible to take off or land as the skids sink in and the tail rotor hits the tufts of grass. The EVA pads seem perfect - easy to carry, waterproof and easy to clean. Also, because the pads join together, you can make the pad as big as you need. 1Mx1M seems right for a 450.

As long as the ground isn't sloping overall, it doesn't matter if there is tufty grass underneath. The mats just sits flat on top of whatever is below it. If it is really tufty underneath then I think gaffer tape on the seams would be a good idea, but I haven't needed that yet. The 450 is so light the mats don't sink under its weight. For a heavier heli I would probably tape the seams to keep the surface flat.

I also think the pads would give a nice cushioning effect against heavy landings. They are designed to be used as children's safety play mats or gym mats.

[Bronek]

Re: Torque tube tip!

For my 450 I use generic carboot liner rubber sized 140cm each side (or so) , the trouble is its weight. Pretty heavy it is. Luckily I do not always have to use it. These tiles seem nice and light, thanks for the link.

[kenny d]

I think there might be a thread which showes 600 & 700 undercaradge on the 450 , kenny d