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RC KFC bucket aeroplane (magnus effect)
PeterSripol
Peter Sripol builds and flies an RC aeroplane whose wings are rotating KFC buckets, using the Magnus effect (Flettner rotors) for lift. It is a hobbyist experiment in unconventional aerodynamics.
HN cites it as a fun, concrete demonstration that Magnus-effect rotating cylinders can generate enough lift to fly.
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