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October 20th 04, 04:16 AM
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Magnus Effect
If a wing is replaced by a rotating cylinder, with the forward surface
rotating upward, lift will be produced. The local air velocity is high on top and low on the bottom. This upward force is known as magnus effect. The information above comes from my helicopter handbook. The theory is used to explain some helicopter principles, but caused me to wonder more about it. Has anyone every produced an airplane using the magnus effect? If the cylinder is rotating faster, I would expect that lift would be increased. Does anyone know if there have been any writings and/or test aircraft? Not much use with a glider, for obvious reasons - but the answer would make me a bit smarter. I was not able to find much on the internet. Thanks, Colin N12HS --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.775 / Virus Database: 522 - Release Date: 10/8/04 
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