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Aerofoam
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I think you need to visualize this like voltage and amperage. In your case the prop wash is more like higher voltage, it's a narrow...
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Tyger
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I have a hard time imagining that actually working; propwash is nothing like clean wind. But do let us know how you make out. 🙂
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dabkb2
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I was thinking of tieing a aircraft to the ground and using the propwash as a wind tunnel. It will need a 20' channel of air moving...
46 minutes ago
Tyger
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Sled engines
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Here today, Guam tomorrow...
50 minutes ago
Tyger
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Sled engines
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You remark on a "30 grand Rotax" vs "a 12 grand Yamaha", but the Rotax I have (912ULS) is only 20 grand, brand new, with a 2000h TBO...
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dabkb2
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We do that in steady winds of 25 and greater. I am thinking of making the wind behind an aircraft tied to the ground.
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"You would be a fool in my opinion, regardless if you got a 30 grand Rotax, or a 12 grand yamaha powering your machine, to fly over open...
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lanichol
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Gyro Yellow What is your favorite color/paint code
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Hmm. The color called Woodstock?
Today at 7:29 PM
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"You would be a fool in my opinion, regardless if you got a 30 grand Rotax, or a 12 grand yamaha powering your machine, to fly over open...
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You have to keep in mind.... No one is buying brand new sled engines to use for their conversions. Instead, people are buying older...
Today at 6:59 PM
WaspAir
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I have lots of experience towing a fixed wing glider behind an airplane. Are you suggesting a gyro glider behind a gyro tow aircraft...
Today at 6:10 PM
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GyroChuck
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One of our club members in the distant past on a very windy day. Tied his gyroglider to one of his fence posts and was able to get and...
Today at 5:13 PM
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I am thinking about glidering a Bensen in the propwash of another gyro. It seems like it will work just have to keep the rope short...
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Sv.grainne
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Carolina BarnStormers Spring 2022
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25' not 27', Denis has sizing info on his website.
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Tucson, but I think 27' is a bit too much, need to chat...
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