OUTDOOR
Tests of the Lifters
By Jean-Louis
Naudin
created on October
10th, 2001 - JLN Labs - Last
update Nov 1th, 2001
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See : The LIFTER v3.0 - First LAUNCH TEST
The Lifter V3.0 and v4.0 have been tested successfully in open air, in spite of a windy weather, the Lifters have shown a good stability during the hovering.
See the OUTDOOR test video of the Lifter v3.0
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See the OUTDOOR test video of the Lifter v4.0
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Notes from JL Naudin : It seems interesting to notice that, in spite of the windy weather and the light weight of the Lifters, the hovering phase is stable.
LIFTER v3.0 - First LAUNCH TEST ( Nov 1, 2001 )
The nylon wires which secured previously the Lifter to the base have been removed. Now, the Lifter is guided with a 1 meter fiberglass ramp, so as it is able to slide along it by the mean of a small plastic tube ( see the photos below ).
A small rubber ring is placed at the top to avoid that
the Lifter escapes.
TESTS RESULTS :
When the HV power is switch on the Lifter v3.0 goes upward quickly ( in spite of some frictions in the sliding tube ). The Lifter v3.0 remains stable at the top of the ramp ( 1 meter above the wooden table... ) so long as the HV Power Supply is switched on.
See the Test Launch of Lifter v3.0
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