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Old 12th October 2009 | 18:40
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HarryMann
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No, but I do like the concept, first new idea for quite a while and I sense there could well be some interesting applications.
The (asserted) fact that gust-response and general turbulence handling is different and better than a conventional wing and discrete thrust generator is very interesting.
As is the distribution of thrust over a large area (always a good thing, partic. noise-wise)

This is a 'circulation theory of lift' implementation, much like the rotating vertical rotor 'substitute for sail' idea for yachts

I'd have liked to have had this idea myself
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