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Old 17th August 2008, 08:26 AM
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Default Re: New type of aircraft

Hello Jonathan!
Great work, indeed! I must congratulate you for the innovation and the comprehensive webpages.
I used to fool around with the ruler and cards as a kid. Used to make a roller wing kite plane and it flies wonderfully.
These things are around for a hundred years out but Aerodynamics have struck to some limited flight principles upto the present times. This is mainly due to the easy-way-out attitude, with the Aeronautics Industry sticking together with Bernoulli's principle as their main stay. It probably worked out due to the ease of commercial production where everyone goes through one single principle. Aeronautics has stagnated due to this with nothing much innovative for several decades.
It is only in recent years that several innovative designs and principles are being hatched, and these by hobbyists of diverse backgrounds rather than Industrial or Research houses.
The Cyclogyro is one such ressurection!
I have tried these methods during my Aeromodelling years, with some success in a paddle wing aircraft.

YOu must persue your innovation and i'm sure you can achieve some excellent results. Please let me know if you need help.
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