Power Kite Forum - I know it ain't new but...

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posted on 20-9-2011 at 07:51 PM

I know it ain't new but...

Please note the single skin design.

http://vimeo.com/29247558

They state it has "unique" flight characteristics... I'ld imagine that means it needs NPW-esque brake input to maintain leading edge inflation.

I don't imagine it's gonna set any records but, as proof of concept, this is just plain sexy !

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posted on 20-9-2011 at 08:12 PM

Hard to believe it flies eh ... dibs on NOT being the test pilot!!! :karate:

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posted on 21-9-2011 at 04:39 AM

I think Dave Barish would be proud.

I'm with you on the "opt out" program. It's cool but it's gotta be spooky.

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posted on 21-9-2011 at 06:25 AM

I like the concept of single skin design, hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm very interesting.

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posted on 21-9-2011 at 06:45 AM

THAT IS NUTS!!!

no bottom skin eh? kinda cool! i bet that thing luffs like a mofo! With no bottom to retain air, its essentially a soft-wing... wow, im amazed that works

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posted on 21-9-2011 at 03:57 PM

"the current prototypes of the XXLite are somewhat “special” to fly"
lol, I bet they are! ...looks like a really neat design though.

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posted on 21-9-2011 at 04:09 PM

Heck I would give it a shot.

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posted on 21-9-2011 at 10:41 PM

Certify me and let me fly one please. Need a cliff though. hmmm cliffs in Oklahoma.

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posted on 22-9-2011 at 05:53 AM

Watch the video close. It looks like the leading edge actually wraps somewhat under.

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posted on 22-9-2011 at 06:56 AM

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Originally posted by csa_deadon
Watch the video close. It looks like the leading edge actually wraps somewhat under.

Spot on, that's what I found most interesting. I doubt it would work well as a kite because I feel that feature would not behave well parked on the deck with the brakes pinned but, it's got me re-thinking the shallow NPW nose.