[quote=Edchris177]I use the "knotted line around the mast" system now. Very quick, if I have a crew, takes more time to rig the bag (& generally I need it if solo). I was thinking that the pole would be quicker, do you still need a bag with the pole on you 5.0?
I can sail without dumping, but it's way more fun to go flat out on the edge in 20 kts wind. Solo on the 5.7 is a handful in those conditions. I'm hoping a pole would reduce righting time/effort. I liked the look & simplicity of the system you are using.
I don't know much about stealth, my ride weighs over 800,000lbs & we try to show up on the screens! Other than reducing sharp angles to prevent reflections & radar absorbing coatings I have little knowledge. I only flew fling wing a few times, we were always told they don't actually fly, but vibrate & make obnoxious noise til the earth rejects them!
Major issues with rotary wing are that max speed is relatively slow due to retreating blade stall, & noise. I think the ducted fan tail rotor was developed to to reduce the noise footprint over urban areas. Those long blades, with tip speeds near Mach 1 also make lots of noise. When I was in flight school Kelly Johnson was head of the Lockheed Skunkworks. Many are familiar with the U2 & the SR-71, but they also had myriads of lesser or unknown projects, & I'm sure not much has changed. A stealthy, fast & quiet rotary wing would be the Holy Grail of fling wing.[/quote]
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