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Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 10:59 am
by Leisher
Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 11:12 am
by Malcolm
Pretty sure the previous record holder used more than just the legs for power. This one is strictly legs.
Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 1:51 pm
by TPRJones
Wait, how did that qualify for the Sikorsky Prize? The machine is supposed to stay in the 10m square, but it doesn't even come close to fitting in that square.
Edited By TPRJones on 1374083485
Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 2:58 pm
by Malcolm
It doesn't have to fit in the square, it's got to maintain stability in the air above the square's centre, I think.In summary, the requirements to win the AHS Sikorsky Prize included a flight duration of 60 seconds and reaching an altitude of 3 meters (9.8 ft), with the center point of the aircraft hovering over a 10-by-10 meter (32.8-by-32.8 ft) square.
I assume that's to keep any wise-asses from building a plane/glider instead of a chopper.
Edited By Malcolm on 1374087587
Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 3:21 pm
by TPRJones
Ah, okay then.