Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft sustentation – Sustaining airfoils
Patent
1977-02-23
1983-02-01
Barefoot, Galen L.
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft sustentation
Sustaining airfoils
244 23C, 244 122, 273106B, 273106F, A63H 2700, B64C 312
Patent
active
043708242
ABSTRACT:
An aerial device in the form of a disc which can be "sailed" in the air by throwing it in a manner to impart rotation to the disc. Vanes, holes and/or conduits are provided in the disc to force air from the top side or perimeter or other location to the underside thereof. By such means, increased lift is imparted to the device. Also, air cavities are provided to collect and maintain the air on the underside to provide an air cushion, further enhancing the lift imparted to the device.
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