Peter shared his papers below but the attachments were flagged based on size. They are now posted at: http://www.redfish.com/friam/uploads/Lissaman_MeaningOfLift.pdf http://www.redfish.com/friam/uploads/Lissaman_FigParafoil.doc
Thank you, Peter! -Steve ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: plissa...@comcast.net To: friam@redfish.com Date: Mon, 9 May 2011 15:34:52 +0000 (UTC) Subject: Meaning of Lift In response to requests, I truly diffidently attach *The Meaning of Lift*. I had wanted to spare Friam this stuff. It’s specialized, but just Newton and algebra, which I have often claimed folks need more of. But, but, but, I vehemently disclaim that I am a theoretician, or a scholar. Most Friamers know a lot more than I. They simply don’t do this stuff. I’m just a very practical designer who recognizes that a little learning is a dangerous thing. My work is simple-minded and functional, not words, but machines; operating on land, sea and air in a world where verbose BS quickly gets you eliminated, oftentimes “with prejudice”! To make up for the equations, please enjoy the glorious photo. Taken some time ago, it is claimed to be the Lissaman 7808 airfoil, showing a SEAL floating into a perfect point touchdown. We developed these for extreme performance for Special Forces. Gratifying to meet satisfied customers! The paper states so, but I am not sure if this *actually* is my airfoil. Very hard to tell from this angle. Peter Lissaman, Da Vinci Ventures Expertise is not knowing everything, but knowing what to look for. 1454 Miracerros Loop South, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505,USA tel:(505)983-7728
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