RC KFC bucket aeroplane (magnus effect)

Why it was recommended

But it sure does produce enough lift to let things fly!

Referencebernulli · Original2020-12

What it covers

Peter Sripol builds and flies an RC aeroplane whose wings are rotating KFC buckets, using the Magnus effect (Flettner rotors) for lift. It is a hobbyist experiment in. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

PeterSripol

Length

18 min 3 sec

Year

2017

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