Depends. But there have been flying wings that flutter. The Horten IV, if I recall correctly (definitely happened, possibly another model), had certain...
It's usually a hinged part of the airfoil that starts the flutter which progresses into the main structure, however as Lincoln said, a solid surface can and...
First time I, see those ! anyway guess the best example would be that bridge I think it was in Oregon or Washington state that fell apart during a heavy wind !...
... that bridge I think it was in Oregon or Washington state that fell apart during a heavy wind ! ... The bridge was nick named "Galloping Gertie," and was in...
... From: "Percy" <pwood2128h@...> Subject: [Airchairgroup] Re: Flutter, the movie. ... That was due to aeroelastic flutter, same thing you see when...
As a Tampa Electric engineering technician I was patrolling lines South of Plant City, florida during one of the "no name" storms ['93?]. The wind was blowing...
There has been quite a bit of conversation about wing failure precipitated by aileron flutter. Balancing is one way to reduce the chances of flutter but it can...
I have never seen that particular powered glider setup before but I like it. Without adding a lot of weight they have achieved with a single engine a much...
You know, I see the renewed tensions rising again in the middle east. And the junk going on with the Illinois governor and who knows what all else. So here is...
Where can I find more details on this scooter tow. Is it bungee powered? The take off roll was only 2 seconds, maybe 30' ? How about some images of the...
http://www.willswing.com/learn/scooterTow/ To launch to those heights you'd probably need at least a 250cc. I've heard of people using the 650's like the...
This video is GREAT. This is life at the edge!! THANKS ________________________________ From: Paul <pcaffeldt@...> To: Airchairgroup@yahoogroups.com ...
Agreed. I forwarded to everyone! This reminds me of those kids in school who just wouldn't leave you alone on the playground. When you finally smacked...
here in dallas.....www.kite-enterprises.com theses guys train scooter tow and there is alot of information on how to construct, what line, scooters, pulley...
James, Thanks for the links. I was not aware of this. Sort of a Mac Giver cable winch, good idea. Is the cable attached to the glider or the tri-carriage? I...
Grizz, You've come to the right place! :-) With an airchair, no running is needed. In addition to scooter towing, you might also consider a Payout Winch,...
Harold, It's okay now, I fixed it. :-) -- If there is an "A" in my email address, please delete the A to respond, <<<<<<<<<important! or any replies to me...
Guys, you have to recognize that 99 percent of all performance specs are pulled out of thin air for ultralights. The designers however being smart enough to...
Found this neat video of soaring Rogallo wings. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsLZjCnCISU&feature=rec-HM-fresh+div This is the next step after the Bat-Glider...
Jim, Not sure if what you put in the prior post was a typo or not. The chronology, though, was different that what was typed. The Palmer WAS CONSIDERABLY...
