Gyrocopter rotor instead of canvas sail ?

Discussion in 'Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics' started by CocoonCruisers, Mar 22, 2019.

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  2. dinoa
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    This corresponds well with observations of gyroplanes that have best L/D of ~4 and for the rotor alone ~7
     
    dinoa, May 4, 2020
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