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Generator Demo A crank directly driven by a looping kite must be well aimed and held firmly to maximize efficiency. The images below show a groundgen turret with a mass damper beam (2x4 inch lumber) with "Ear Vanes" that orient the crank downwind by "snowplow stability" effect. The experiment worked quite well, the cranking hardly perturbed the wind-tracking turret.   Here is a clip of the looping kite by itself; the lens cap was stuck half open. I'll update with a better video next time the system flies, showing the crank in action with a wider loop pattern- http://www.energykitesystems.net/DaveSantos/MVI_0532_dvd.mpg CoopIP/FairIP ~Dave Santos May 28, 2010 M1581 Comment and development of this topic will be occurring here. All, send notes! Terms and aspects: Related links:
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