In 2009 we set out to conclusively answer the following question... Can a vehicle be built which can go directly downwind, faster than the wind (DDWFTTW), powered only by the wind, steady state? On 3 July 2010 we established a world record by going directly downwind at 2.8 times the true wind speed with the Blackbird.
Now we have begun to modify the Blackbird with the intention of going directly UP-wind faster than the wind - steady state.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
The students had a presentation due today relating to the project. I dropped in to catch it in person and on video.
After their 15 minute presentation, they were grilled by other students and the Professor regarding various aspects of the project.
There was a bit of stage fright going on and I can certainly relate.