Originally Posted by
TPROP4ever
From the video it looks like it was successful, and was very viable, so it begs the question, why did it not make its way into small private aircraft in the 30's and 40's? There had to be a reason. Anyone ever do any research into this. I'd be curious to learn much more about this whole concept and flight...I'll have to do some research on my own
While you're at it, might look up a place to store the fuel[coal?] and what about freezing at altitude? Seems like it should have an application somewhere.