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.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
It all hinges on this
Spent the better part of last evening finishing fabricating and installing the hinges and stops for the prop tower pylons. These hinges will allow the tower to fold forward for travel.
