Re: Steering balloons

From: Mark F1diddler <f1diddler_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:37:26 -0000

--- In Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com, "Leo Pilachowski" <leop@...> wrote:
This means the 100g balloon has 113g
more lift. However, 3' latex balloon weighs 32g, so the 100g balloon needs to lift 68g extra weight so the net gain in lift is just 45 grams. >>


Thanks, but what about relative DRAG/lift on the walk? I've tried both sizes, and for me, the bigger balloon tracks my intentions better. I will eventually learn the tricks of lighter balloon steering, but not this next contest.
MB
Received on Thu Mar 28 2013 - 09:37:27 CET