Cockpit construction
12-10-2011 | 11:16 PM
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After what fact ???????????? If the thing is rated and pressure tested, it is a sealed unit ! NOT a Goldfish bowl , Hell Maybe one day I will learn enough to design and build a race boat to put it in.
12-11-2011 | 09:32 AM
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Facts are synonymous w/the model and simulation (see post 247). Taking all degrees and angles into account, isn't a goldfish bowl stronger than an egg? Having a very high pressure area between an outer and inner "shell" could produce a "reactive" effect as well as define a buffer zone between rigid and deforming materials.
12-11-2011 | 10:11 AM
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Facts are synonymous w/the model and simulation (see post 247). Taking all degrees and angles into account, isn't a goldfish bowl stronger than an egg? Having a very high pressure area between an outer and inner "shell" could produce a "reactive" effect as well as define a buffer zone between rigid and deforming materials.
Dude put the pipe down, go play with your parachute, training wheels and feed your fish.
12-13-2011 | 08:16 PM
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12-14-2011 | 10:06 PM
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Yes; this thread morphed into a building competition for an M1A2 turret. Moreover; I am sure the intent of all is similar. Happy holidays and a safe 2012!
"...Fully developed by either the teams or the International Boat racing association this safety tool can really contribute in saving lives and money.... Additional safety measures in a already very risky sport are always welcomed......"
"...Fully developed by either the teams or the International Boat racing association this safety tool can really contribute in saving lives and money.... Additional safety measures in a already very risky sport are always welcomed......"
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12-14-2011 | 11:38 PM
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Yes; this thread morphed into a building competition for an M1A2 turret. Moreover; I am sure the intent of all is similar. Happy holidays and a safe 2012!
"...Fully developed by either the teams or the International Boat racing association this safety tool can really contribute in saving lives and money.... Additional safety measures in a already very risky sport are always welcomed......"
"...Fully developed by either the teams or the International Boat racing association this safety tool can really contribute in saving lives and money.... Additional safety measures in a already very risky sport are always welcomed......"
12-15-2011 | 09:39 AM
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I'm not sure I understand how a check valve (non return valve) would work to help bringing air in to the cockpit but keeping water out?
Other solutions could be a roll over valve similar to the ones that are in car fuel tanks. Or just a "J" shaped ventilation tube going from the roof of the cockpit to the floor.
Lighthouse have a valid point. The natural solution is to build a thick shell that can handle the forces. But why not investigate other solutions also?
Other solutions could be a roll over valve similar to the ones that are in car fuel tanks. Or just a "J" shaped ventilation tube going from the roof of the cockpit to the floor.
Lighthouse have a valid point. The natural solution is to build a thick shell that can handle the forces. But why not investigate other solutions also?
09-14-2012 | 11:41 AM
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The window is close to 3/8" (9 mm) polycarbonate.
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This is how the adhesive deteriorates.
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Last edited by Gripenland; 09-14-2012 at 11:49 AM. Reason: Unit change
