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Old July 23rd 10, 06:36 AM posted to rec.aviation.military,rec.aviation.homebuilt,free.UseNet
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Default Propeller or jet to push an in-line skater?

John Doe wrote:
cavelamb cavelamb earthlink.net wrote:

Just babbling...

Look up gyroscopic precession - torque induced.

Might also consider tip speeds, and what happens when props
contact things...


So put a cage around it. That is what the example from Australia
does.

But seriously. A sixth grader could figure out that one.


And the precession?


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