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Old 09-18-2008 | 07:54 PM
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Default RE: Zero speed landing possible ?

The XFY-1 is not a helicopter and its not really akin to a helicopter.

I think you want to build a robotic radio controlled bird.

An airplane has a wing, which generates the lifting force required for flight. This lift force is only generated when air is flowing past the wing. A wing cannot generate lift when the air velocity around it is zero.

Also, look for radio controlled ornithopters. You could start there for a base. Are you wanting to start an R&D project for an engineering company or a school design team challenge?