So to get started, the Magnus effect in short: when a cylinder or ball moves forward and spins in a 'reverse roll' style, it produces lift.
In more detail: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnus_effect
In action:
So the question is, could we tune the motors of Rival flywheels to spin with a speed just different enough to give backspin, thus lift, thus range? And is it worth it?
In more detail: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnus_effect
In action:
So the question is, could we tune the motors of Rival flywheels to spin with a speed just different enough to give backspin, thus lift, thus range? And is it worth it?