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Re: Ball Flight Model

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Originally Posted by DavisDad View Post
The linkage starts with a reverse leverage (better term ??)
3rd class lever.

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where the mechanical advantage increases with rotation; as the piston extends, the moment applied by the rod increases.
Sort of like this:

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...80#post1327180

... except I can't tell from your video if your piston is over-center in the loaded position. If not, how are you holding (and releasing) it?