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Re: Gyroscopic Steering?

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Originally Posted by Tristan Lall View Post
522, also at Rochester, used a 17-lb flywheel running at 4 000 rev/min to keep them pointing straight. I can't vouch for its effectiveness, however.

That's sort of the opposite of what you're describing.


Yep, saw that one. Nice and straight- but not for steering.
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