A theoretical comparison of man powered flight in air and hydrofoil supported 'flight' over water suggested that the latter would be easier to achieve than the former. A full-size experiment was carried out, using a standard aluminium sculling boat and 'left over' hydrofoil sections from sailing hydrofoil projects. A canard configuration, with no moving parts, proved suitable. Technical success was achieved at first attempt, but lack of time and resources have prevented further development towards a 'race-winning' version when competing against conventional craft. Problems compared with that required on theoretical grounds. (Wassmann)
A sculling hydrofoil development
Entwicklung eines Kleintragfluegelbootes
1980
5 Seiten, 8 Quellen
Conference paper
English
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