On Mon, 7 Feb 2005 18:51:59 -0800, "mindenpilot"
wrote:

It seems that we have identified about five areas to focus on:
1. propulsion (caged prop, pusher prop, ducted fan)
2. ground handling
3. tires
4. brakes
5. acceleration

Like others, I don't think using the prop for ground propulsion makes
sense. Too much danger in FOD, not to mention the noise factor and
the prop blast. Some kind of declutchable drive should be used and a
transmission. But this requires a driveshaft and differential as
well, unless some kind of engine driven generator is used to drive
perhaps on wheel with the rest of them non driven.

This brings up the possibility of a three wheeled vehical with the
driven wheel being the single wheel. It eliminates the need for the
differential, thus saving weight. But you'll still need some sort of
transmission.

Corky Scott