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Old 03-01-2008, 03:29 PM   #35 (permalink)
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T-100 inflateable boattail

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Originally Posted by buckyball View Post
You don't have any pictures or diagrams perchance?
I think I did post a pic of it over at maxmpg,in the misc.photos.It will be a week before I can check.Also,If you go to maxmpg,and go to "links" I left a link to NASA's research on boattails.The shape is what works,although its not inflated.Crude patterns can be used to tailor the envelope,and I have purchased rip-stop nylon for my next go-around with inflatables.I invented a mechanical 3-way reversing valve which allows the fan to empty and evacuate the envelope for non-highway driving.Simple cruise-control logic can make the whole thing automatic.
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