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Old November 10th 07, 02:07 AM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
Paul Tomblin
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Default Moller's too late!

In a previous article, Bob Fry said:
"BD" == Bill Daniels bildan@comcast-dot-net writes:

BD You know, these look like RC models of some kind which brings
BD up a question. Why isn't it possible to build an RC model of
BD Mollers contraption with electric ducted fans? I'd think
BD somebody with the creative skills (not me) would have done so
BD by now if it's possible.

Because Moller's concept is fundamentally stupid and unworkable. He
knows this and isn't about to illustrate that with a model. Though
why the investors and grantors haven't demanded this long before is
puzzling.


But the thing is that you can accomplish thrust to weight ratios in models
that are impossible in real life. And quietly too. And since thrust to
weight ratios and noise are two of the biggest problems with Moller's
design, I'd be scared that he'd made models to try to make it look more
workable than it is.



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