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Forum: Aerodynamics 12-08-2019, 11:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,029
Posted By The Armadillo
Thank you for your input on this, Areohead, I...

Thank you for your input on this, Areohead, I really appreciate it! I wasn't sure if the deformation was a good or bad thing, but a post like this helps me know what direction I should work towards...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-08-2019, 11:21 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,029
Posted By The Armadillo
You are correct, Freebeard, in one of the...

You are correct, Freebeard, in one of the pictures the cover is fairly taut, while in the other picture the cover is much looser. The material that I used for the cover was some sort of heavy nylon...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-05-2019, 05:52 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,029
Posted By The Armadillo
Thanks Kach22i! There is no flapping or ripples...

Thanks Kach22i! There is no flapping or ripples that I am observing. My fabrication and sewing wasn't perfect, so when it is at rest, it is a little loose. But, once I get moving through the air it...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-05-2019, 05:44 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,029
Posted By The Armadillo
Thanks! I didn't build windows in this version of...

Thanks! I didn't build windows in this version of my Aerocap, so I can't see what it happening when I drive, but I have observed the Aerocap from a chase car and sure enough the shape does deform....
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-01-2019, 06:31 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,029
Posted By The Armadillo
Folding Aerocap

Hello Everyone -

This is the latest version of the Aerocap that I am working on for my truck. It consists of steel frame which is covered by a nylon/ canvas type material. The steel frame folds...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 11-24-2019, 11:28 PM
Replies: 592
Views: 43,007
Posted By The Armadillo
I didn't like it at first, but the more I look at...

I didn't like it at first, but the more I look at it, the more I like it!
The cool thing about this design is that this will be the first production truck with a built-in aero-cap standard.
I am...
Forum: Introductions 11-21-2019, 07:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 817
Posted By The Armadillo
Hello Everyone!

Hello everyone - new member here!
I currently drive a compact pickup truck with a folding aero-cap that I designed. I am still working on refining the design, but overall it seems to be working...
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