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HOW TO - Make a rubber band helicopter

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Here's how to make a rubber band helicopter similar to toy that inspired the Wright brothers to build a plane - "It doesn't have a bearing and is therefore very simple to make, however you must have a long bit of split bamboo which must be thin and flexible enough to bend into a loop. Some window blinds are made of suitable material, some are made of bamboo which has been extruded into a round section, this isn't really sufficiently flexible." - Link.

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Posted by: Russtang on May 17, 2006 at 8:24 AM

The frame reminds me of one of my rc airplanes. It's called an IFO.

http://flyifo.com/

The frame is made of small diameter carbon fiber rod. You can find this in just about any R/C airplane store (or kite store).

Russ

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Posted by: I still hate you on December 8, 2007 at 11:15 AM

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