Human-Powered Helicopters: Straight Up Difficult

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Feb 072013
 

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It’s difficult to build a working four-rotor helicopter that spans 100 feet and only weighs 80 pounds. It’s even harder when your engine is a 0.7-horsepower person. But one team of engineering students is trying to do just that.

Caerlavrock Castle Scotland

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Jan 282013
 

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Caerlaverock Castle is a moated triangular castle, first built in the 13th century. It is located 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) south of Dumfries in south-west Scotland,

Today, the castle is in the care of Historic Scotland and is a popular tourist attraction.

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