Imagine an airplane that ditches boring old wings for spinning cylinders. Instead of relying on traditional lift, Magnus effect aircraft harness the power of physics, like a baseball curveball but in the sky. As the cylinders spin, they create a pressure difference, literally pulling the plane upward. YouTuber and experimenter ProjectAir tested the Magnus effect and built this unusual giant — check it out!
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Dumbest thing I’ve ever seen. Add more power and a normal wing and she’ll fly. This is just re-inventing the wheel nut only in a stupid way..
This might be the dumbest comment I’ve ever seen. These folks are out there learning and having fun, and this internet troll is criticizing from a recliner in his basement! Try being a nicer person.
Amazing device. He’s so dedicated to understand all it takes to make it work, and it does.!! Brilliant.