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Old July 20th 08, 12:53 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Martin Gregorie[_3_]
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Default Clearly Outside the Box

On Sun, 20 Jul 2008 02:22:24 -0700, ContestID67 wrote:

1) Interesting "winglets". I wonder if these are aeronautically sound
or were they used simply because they look good.

I bet the interference drag from those tip loops would more than outweigh
any possible benefit.

3) I can't see that tiny engine-generator unit coming remotely close to
running the electric motor at night or under cloud. I notice that there's
no fuel tank or electric storage system.

4) One of the drawings shows "transparent photocells" on top of the cabin.
Transparent photocells are impossible because by definition all photons
will pass straight through. Translucent or band-pass photocells may be
possible but that's not what was described.


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