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Old 09-09-2022, 07:32 AM
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Default A Hot Air Balloon Rocket....

Here's a design for a silo launched rocket that looks like a Hot Air Balloon.

It uses an old school toy Gyroscope for stability.
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Old 09-09-2022, 08:32 AM
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Here's a design for a silo launched rocket that looks like a Hot Air Balloon.

It uses an old school toy Gyroscope for stability.


Well, it is a design.

Whether it works or not is a different thing.

Would like to see video of it when (if) they try it.

Heck, I'd call it the flying Light Bulb.

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This definitely sounds Acme/Wile E. Coyote.
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Old 09-09-2022, 09:21 AM
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This definitely sounds Acme/Wile E. Coyote.


Perfect
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Old 09-09-2022, 01:37 PM
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I suspect that you will learn a lot about how gyroscopes work. It should be an entertaining and educational project.
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