On Wed, 21 May 2008 01:39:22 -0700, Buy_Sell wrote:
> I was researching something on the net and happened to find this
> website. http://www.zakpro.com/Tip_fins.html
>
> An idea crossed my mind when I saw this. I work for the airlines and
> we use wing tips on all of our aircraft to help with efficiency etc.
> When you consider the cost of fuel lately and the number of airlines
> that are going bankrupt, you come to the conclusion that any idea that
> saves energy and gets you more mileage and possibly speed, might be
> worth having a look at.
>
> Ok, the website is talking about modifying boat props by putting
> winglets on the tip of each prop blade. I would be curious to see if
> that same idea could be done on a hovercraft prop or fan? If it works
> on aircraft wings and boat props, then why not use the same idea on a
> hovercraft system. This idea might be worth checking out.
Not necessary for ducted props, if all is built well.
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