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Flapping, non-flying stirling flying machine
« on: May 26, 2024, 08:57:10 pm »
Made by Richard Harrigill in 2000, this machine was inspired by the 1965 film Those Magnificent Men and their Flying Machines. I can't begin to explain how everything works but watch carefully the movement of the pilot, rudder, elevator, etc.

https://youtu.be/Hg-4onuhUPg?si=omyYRPoEBb5N3hkj
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Re: Flapping, non-flying stirling flying machine
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2024, 09:12:45 pm »
THAT is Seriously SPECTACULAR!!!

That is also one seriously powerful Stirling Cycle engine to be able to drive all of those gears, pulleys and features!

Color me very IMPRESSED!!!!!!!
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Re: Flapping, non-flying stirling flying machine
« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2024, 10:10:09 pm »
Yes, now that is certainly impressive!
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Re: Flapping, non-flying stirling flying machine
« Reply #3 on: May 27, 2024, 09:15:24 am »
Wow... 

A magnificent amazing machine...!!!
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Re: Flapping, non-flying stirling flying machine
« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2024, 12:23:22 pm »
Thanks for you comments; I take no credit.
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Re: Flapping, non-flying stirling flying machine
« Reply #5 on: May 28, 2024, 11:37:02 am »

Magical!
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Re: Flapping, non-flying stirling flying machine
« Reply #6 on: May 29, 2024, 01:08:27 pm »
WOW!!!
Never seen seen anything like this....even CRABFU will have to stand straight and salute this contraption.
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Re: Flapping, non-flying stirling flying machine
« Reply #7 on: May 29, 2024, 01:29:10 pm »
Quote from: classixs on May 29, 2024, 01:08:27 pm
WOW!!!
Never seen seen anything like this....even CRABFU will have to stand straight and salute this contraption.

CRABFU is exactly What/Who immediately came to mind when first viewing this WONDER!!!
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