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Sigh! Another cherished dream shipwhecked on the reefs of reality!

Discussion in 'Fred's House of Pancakes' started by Trebuchet, Dec 6, 2009.

  1. Trebuchet

    Trebuchet Senior Member

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    #1 Trebuchet, Dec 6, 2009
  2. going red baby!

    going red baby! still a n00b

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    While I think it would be a blast to have one, living in Los Angeles I have to say I don't want very many others having one.
     
    #2 going red baby!, Dec 6, 2009
  3. PriusLewis

    PriusLewis Management Scientist

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    It never would have worked. Not saying the concept isn't possible, but the Moller design would never have worked well according to a lot of aerodynamics experts.
     
    #3 PriusLewis, Dec 6, 2009
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    dogfriend Human - Animal Hybrid

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    It can't be over yet! Where's my flying car? :madgrin:
     
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    You mean where's your "flying hybrid car"!
     
    #5 bighouse, Dec 6, 2009
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    dogfriend Human - Animal Hybrid

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    Is it a plug in hybrid? How do I get any regen when I am making vertical landings? :madgrin:
     
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  7. Trollbait

    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

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    The same way a helicopter attempts to lessen a crash landing, autorotation?

    Imagine texters and cell phoners flying. Not pretty. Probably a good thing they never sold a vehicle. But will become of the tech. I heard a claim that they got a 2 to 1 power to weight ratio out of their turbines. Imagine having those available for a PHEV.
     
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  8. markderail

    markderail I do 45 mins @ 3200 PSI

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    **** It's not the speed of the wing, it's the speed of the air ****

    [ame=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Channel_wing]Channel wing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia[/ame]


    VTOL can be achieved w/o ducted fans, which provide little lift...or head-chopping helicopter blades.

    A channel wing config is a much better design.

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    A Custer channel wing plane lands much like a helicopter would.
     
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  9. going red baby!

    going red baby! still a n00b

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    Boy I would hate to forget to unplug that before take off. :eek:
     
    #9 going red baby!, Dec 9, 2009
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