A new flight methodology?

MichaelRGaudet · Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 5:45 am Post subject: A new flight methodology?

I have set out to develop and build a 'Ring-Wing' flyer that can hold up to all of the mechanical stresses imposed on the components to enable me to conduct exhaustive field tests. The most challenging task by far was to come up with the right materials that would withstand rough landings without constant repairs.

After trying out many different kinds of paper, chloroplast, premolded plastic (ie: retrofitted plastic containers) and aluminum, I arrived at the idea to design a flat pattern that could be assembled into a 'Ring-Wing' and then added to a central shaft. This way, I could establish uniformity and be able to replicate the design. I created a vector file of my design and fed the file into a computer that operates a router based on this file. This way, I was able to simply tweak the vector file in order to generate changes in the design until I arrived at something workable.

However, I was still struggling to find the right plastic material. I was now working with something called 'Pet-G', which is the same plastic used for soft-drink bottles. It was promising. This material showed me that the basic design concept had merit. The configuration actually flew quite well. The problem was the plastic still tended to crack and /or shatter just from regular throwing and catching. It would basically self-destruct with a rough landing.

I approached the Saskatchewan Research Council Plastics Lab for technical support. I was told to try 'polypropylene', a super-tough, lightweight plastic that is commonly used in one-piece hinged containers.

This was the material that changed everything. I was now able to computer-generate flat wings that could be assembled into conical shapes that were capable of performing up to the specifications needed to proceed with the project.

With the improved materials I was able to finally carry on with field tests without the constant setback of material failure.

I began to observe the configuration naturally spinning rapidly on its axis in flight. This spinning motion dramatically increased its stability in the air as well as its thrust. I could see that the two Ring-Wings in tandem on an inner shaft represented a flight system that held some promise for more development. I am now working towards a motorized version that may yield some interesting data.

I have read Dan Davidson's 'Shape Power' where he discusses the experiments of Viktor Schauberger. Apparently, when a spiral motion is created (as in a tornado) there is a measurable electro-magnetic charge generated in the vortex. Scientists have in fact measured electrical charges of several million volts being generated inside a tornado. As well, there have been reports of changes in the gravitational field as a result of rapid, sustained spinning matter.

In the case of the rapidly spinning Ring-Wings, there is a possibility that the motion generated inside and perhaps around the cones might alter the gravitational field.

If this theory proves to be correct, it would provide added impetus for further experimentation with the configuration.