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Old 15th December 2020 | 18:58
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Originally Posted by Ascend Charlie
Projecting a 3-D object onto a 2-D horizontal plane produces some funny-looking results - a rotor system, coned upwards with power, and tilted forward for flight, gives the image of the front blade becoming longer and the rear blade becoming shorter. Bring in Kenny Coriolis, and Bob is your mother's brother, it is understandable. [...] Bring a pinch of salt, and keep your mind open. You seem to have the hang of it.
Just checked my Dr. Henry Velkoff text, and the phenomenon is just as AC described it! 😂

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