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BTD10: The 835kph Sailplane and Dynamic Soaring

TNG Technology Consulting GmbH · talk · Watch on YouTube

Aviation & aerospace engineeringEveryday physics & science demos

What it is

Spencer Lisenby explains dynamic soaring, a technique that lets unpowered radio-controlled gliders reach speeds above 835 kph. He covers the physics and the design, build and flying challenges.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Recommended as a detailed, wonderful explanation of the physics of dynamic soaring and record-speed RC gliders.

  • 2 people recommended it
  • 2 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2022, last 2023

What HN commenters said

  1. “This is a long video with a detailed technical explanation of dynamic soaring”

    Long, detailed technical explanation of dynamic soaring

    robomartin, 2022-09 · Recommendation · in “Create an Inexpensive Flying Wing / Drone (2019)”

  2. “Here's a really wonderful talk by Spencer Lisenby about the basic physics”

    Talk on basic physics and pushing glider speed records

    jessriedel, 2023-12 · Recommendation · in “Dynamic Soaring”

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Topics: gliders, aerodynamics, rc aircraft, speed records, physics

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