delta22
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Ever since building a fleet of fun Applewhite saucers several years ago, I wanted to build one that spins.
If it works, it will look cool, benefit from some gyroscopic stabilization, and with the right use of fins, may convert some of that spin into lift.
The design idea is an outer rim shaped and built like several Applewhite saucer designs. 20" total OD, 3" wide with 30 degree angle between top and bottom (pictured below). Inside that (not yet built) will go eight 3" x 3/16" basswood fins forming inner turbine blades. Center will be 4" tube that will accept interchangeable motor mounts.
Construction of the pictured ring uses 1/4" foam board for the bottom and paper to form inner and top rings.
< Shameless plug warning :clap: >
Applewhite's saucers fly with lots of fire and smoke at low altitude and don't need parachutes. They are very cool, great for any size field, and never have a bad recovery. https://www.artapplewhite.com/
If it works, it will look cool, benefit from some gyroscopic stabilization, and with the right use of fins, may convert some of that spin into lift.
The design idea is an outer rim shaped and built like several Applewhite saucer designs. 20" total OD, 3" wide with 30 degree angle between top and bottom (pictured below). Inside that (not yet built) will go eight 3" x 3/16" basswood fins forming inner turbine blades. Center will be 4" tube that will accept interchangeable motor mounts.
Construction of the pictured ring uses 1/4" foam board for the bottom and paper to form inner and top rings.
< Shameless plug warning :clap: >
Applewhite's saucers fly with lots of fire and smoke at low altitude and don't need parachutes. They are very cool, great for any size field, and never have a bad recovery. https://www.artapplewhite.com/
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