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Test of the hover controller, in particular in yaw direction (multicopter frame, i.e. roll direction in airplane frame). The yaw is stabilized using the flaperons which are in the propeller wash. The flaperon deflections are visible when Chris pokes the kite with the broom. The controller quickly reacts and stabilizes smoothly the yaw angle back to zero. Note that differential propeller directions as used for small multicopter-drones do not offer nearly enough yaw moment for control authority of the kite's inertia or expected wind loads. In addition, such a control scheme greatly reduces the thrust for yaw stabilization. This is why this is not feasible for our system.

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#captainQ #boatfoolssailing #sailing #sailboats #lostandfound Captain Q RETURNS! WE FOUND HIM! Then we fed him some Dinty Moore and a splash of Freixenet Champagne and he's as good as new - and back on a SAILBOAT! Join us 09/27/2025 at 4PM for a very special episode! -BoatFools Sailing Team Real boats, real people, real fun! Affordable sailboats for the Rest of Us! Join us for full boat tours, expert insights, and sailing adventures—all with a touch of humor.

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A few days out from the Vendée Globe finish in les Sables d'Olonne Jérémie Beyou aboard Charal was being pounded by a big storm. Beyou is one of the offshore rockstars and was in among the favourites so deep offshore miles and bad weather are no stranger to him. But this short clip makes it clear just how stressful sailing an IMOCA is, even for the most experienced in the world. You can see the full Week 11 review - https://youtu.be/FM4mOW3Q3KM

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