How can I use 2D airfoil data for calculations in my RC helicopter project?

In summary, the conversation discusses the desire to build a RC helicopter and the study of helicopter aerodynamics to achieve this goal. The speaker is unsure of how to use 2 dimensional airfoil data for calculations using the blade element theory and is seeking advice and help. A suggestion is made to gain practical experience by purchasing a kit or pre-made model before attempting to design one's own.
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Tsheten Dorjee
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Hi everybody,
I am a native of Bhutan and have been always contemplating on building a RC helicopter for myself. In this regard,I have studied helicopter aerodynamics and want to swing into action.
The momentum theory seems a bit easy to comprehend and perform calculations there. But I'm unsure of how to use 2 dimensional airfoil data for performing calculations using the blade element theory.
Thanks for any help in advance.

Tsheten Dorjee
 
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Tsheten Dorjee said:
Hi everybody,
I am a native of Bhutan and have been always contemplating on building a RC helicopter for myself. In this regard,I have studied helicopter aerodynamics and want to swing into action.
The momentum theory seems a bit easy to comprehend and perform calculations there. But I'm unsure of how to use 2 dimensional airfoil data for performing calculations using the blade element theory.
Thanks for any help in advance.

Tsheten Dorjee
If I were doing this, I would buy a kit or a pre-made one and play around w/ it to get practical experience before trying to design my own. Just a suggestion.
 

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