Flying-Boat V0.2

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A Fablab experiment tested U-shaped hydrofoils on a makeshift flying boat, designed and assembled in one evening. The foil's advantages include reduced induced drag and no stress concentration at the root of the wing. The prototype undergoes further improvements, including a better hull shape, lateral and vertical control, propulsion system integration, and hydrofoil polar generation. The initial test was successful with the boat taking off at a fast walking pace despite added weight.