RC Magnus effect plane

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I Won't Fly Just Yet I've been trying my hand at building a RC Magnus effect plane, inspired by a movie that left me fascinated: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaLVFJuCuP8&t=28s. I designed the entire thing from scratch and optimized it for minimal weight. I'm hoping someone out there will appreciate this effort and offer some insight into what's holding it back from taking to the skies. It would be a dream come true if my creation could finally earn its wings. Every component was carefully chosen, with PLA used throughout, except for the central piece and battery plate, which got a bit more reinforcement. Unfortunately, despite several test runs, the plane just won't budge – and after a few attempts, it's now in pieces. The electronics are surprisingly simple: just a brushless motor and micro servo. Not getting the results I hoped for has left me feeling a bit down, but if you're interested in digging deeper, feel free to reach out and I'll be happy to share more details, data, or even the CAD designs.