Counter rotating STOL discs

Abstract

A ROTATING PLASTIC DISC, such as a Frisbee, indicates high lift coefficients. To examine this phenomenon, experimental research was conducted, using a specially‐constructed rotating water tank. Test results demonstrated both lift increase and drag decrease for rotating discs compared to values for nonrotating discs.

Citation

ANDREW, G.M. (1972), "Counter rotating STOL discs", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 44 No. 8, pp. 11-12. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb034930