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)


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    Title :

    A sculling hydrofoil development


    Additional title:

    Entwicklung eines Kleintragfluegelbootes


    Contributors:
    Grogono, J. (author)


    Publication date :

    1980


    Size :

    5 Seiten, 8 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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