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Unpowered cargo gliders on tow ropes promise 65% cheaper air freight (newatlas.com)
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[-] onlinepersona@programming.dev 1 points 8 months ago

How do they take off? 🤔 Are they towed from the ground too?

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[-] 0x1C3B00DA@fedia.io 5 points 8 months ago

These "Aerocarts" will be pulled down the runway by the lead plane just like a recreational glider. They'll lift off more or less together with the lead plane, then stay on the rope throughout the cruise phase of flight, autonomously surfing the lead plane's wake for minimal drag and optimal lift

[-] onlinepersona@programming.dev 1 points 8 months ago

Thanks. Missed that part!

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