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		samstave on July 11, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Human-Powered Helicopter Wins the $250,000 Sikorsk... It would be interesting if they could get a version with six blades where (3) are required to provide lift and it oscillates between spooling/unspooling three of the six at a time such that you fly with 3 whilst spooling the other three - then "shift" between spools.

chockablock on July 12, 2013 [–]

I like it: a 'pull-only' transmission system to take advantage of the tensile strength of lightweight materials.

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