New Flying Machine Idea - Is It Possible?

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The discussion explores the concept of using movable curved surfaces, inspired by the Magnus effect, as an alternative to traditional airplane wings for flight. The idea suggests that these surfaces could be rotated to harness aerodynamic lift, potentially allowing for a unique flying machine. While the concept is intriguing and could satisfy a desire for adventure, it is acknowledged that such a design may not be as effective or economical as conventional wings. Historical references indicate that similar ideas have been attempted in the past, particularly with airships in the 1930s. Overall, the feasibility of this design remains uncertain, but it presents an interesting exploration of alternative flight mechanisms.
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This may be a bit weird but please consider my idea..

Flying Machines like the aeroplane work on the principles of aerodynamic lift employing a special wing structure.

What if I make an alteration to this design such that these "wings" are replaced by moveable "curved surfaces" like the cylinder or any derivative of the sphere which can be moved (actually rotated) by varoious means like paddling or using an engine..
Actually I am trying to employ the Magnus effect, (& as I am not looking for huge scale implementation or commercial success) can this machine really fly by rotating these "wings" (or whtever they are) (predetermining the wind direction & thus adjusting the direction of rotation) just so much as to satisfy a poor man's thirst for adventure??
 
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Whatever you meant by that last line but I had never seen that icar101 thing & I have no way to prove. But I am happy that my question's answered & as I had thought it can fly (just that it's goin to satisfy much more than a poor man's desire for adventure).
 
It can work but not as well or as cheaply as a regulr wing.
 
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but I had never seen that icar101 thing & I have no way to prove.

The magnus effect (and similar coanda) has been tried as lifting surfaces, there were a bunch of airships in the 30s that used it as an extra lifting device.
Don't know how real the flying car thing is.

ps. Sorry the sig was added for another thread, I was trying to explain what Irony was.
 
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