Flux Space founder Jarod Yates experiments with a replica of Alexey Chekurkov’s Graviflyer, which purportedly achieves lift through a complex interplay of high-voltage electric fields, rotating magnetic discs, and ultrasonic resonance. The Flux Space team, using precise measurements and a methodical approach, replicated the device’s construction and attempted to reproduce its lift-generating mechanism.

While achieving sustained vertical lift remains elusive, they observed consistent horizontal deflection and other anomalous effects, including EMP generation, aligning with Alexei’s predictions. The process involves a delicate tuning of multiple frequencies (ultrasonic, high-voltage, Tesla coil) to achieve a specific resonant state, impacting the eddy currents within the spinning discs. The team’s analysis suggests the lift mechanism may involve asymmetric damping and potentially relates to the Mach effect, though further research is needed to confirm the exact principles at play.

The experiment highlights the complex interaction of multiple physical phenomena and the challenges of replicating a device with limited initial documentation. Jarod has spent hundreds of hours working with the original inventor, and provides a detailed overview of the technical specifications provided by Alexey for the Graviflyer device, as well as information he has learned on tuning the machine in accordance with Chekurkov’s recommendations.

The Graviflyer: A Symphony of Interacting Forces

The Graviflyer isn’t your typical flying machine. It’s a complex interplay of rotating discs, high-voltage electric fields, magnetic fields, and precisely tuned ultrasonic frequencies. The core components include:

• Two counter-rotating discs: Spinning at approximately 1470 and 1680 RPM, these discs generate a high-voltage static electric field. Their rotation speed is crucial, influencing the generation of eddy currents.
• A central metal plate: This thin (60-70 microns) plate sits between the rotating discs and receives an AC signal from a Tesla coil (operating at ~1 MHz and a couple of kV). Eddy currents, induced by the rotating magnetic fields, are split into two components within this plate.
• An ultrasonic buzzer: This seemingly simple component plays a critical role, its frequency meticulously tuned to influence the capacitance, resistance, and reflectivity of the system. The “special sound” – described as a fishing reel unwinding – is believed to indicate a crucial resonance state.
• High-voltage source and Tesla coil: These provide the high-frequency electric fields essential for the device’s operation. The Tesla coil, operating in slayer exciter mode, automatically retunes to compensate for system non-linearities.

The Experiment: Replication and Refinement

The experimenters meticulously documented the setup, operation, and results, aiming to replicate Chekurkov’s achievement. Their approach involved:

1. Precise Calibration: The experimenters painstakingly calibrated the disc speeds, voltage levels, and ultrasonic frequency, using a large spreadsheet to track data and identify optimal parameters. They found that even small adjustments (e.g., rod height, disc spacing) significantly impacted the system’s behavior.
2. Observing Anomalous Effects: While sustained vertical lift remained elusive, the team observed several intriguing phenomena, including horizontal deflection, a gyroscopic effect producing thrust, and significant electromagnetic pulses (EMPs) capable of disrupting nearby electronics.
3. Understanding the Interactions: The team focused on understanding the complex interactions between the electric and magnetic fields, eddy currents, and ultrasonic vibrations. They hypothesized that the lift mechanism involves anisotropic damping, where damping occurs preferentially in one direction, creating tiny impulses that accumulate over time. This is reminiscent of the Biefeld-Brown effect and potentially related to the Mach effect.
4. The Role of the Ultrasonic Buzzer: The ultrasonic buzzer’s frequency tuning proved critical. The team discovered that even though only a small fraction of the ultrasonic power reaches the discs, it significantly impacts their speed and vibration, potentially through heterodyning with other signals within the system.
5. Challenges and Limitations: The experiment highlighted the challenges of working with a highly sensitive, non-linear system. RF interference from the Tesla coil caused significant measurement difficulties, and the EMPs posed a risk to equipment. The team also noted that the system’s response to adjustments was often delayed (3-10 seconds), adding to the complexity of the tuning process.

Conclusion: A Glimpse into a New Frontier?

While the experiment didn’t achieve sustained vertical lift, it provided valuable insights into the Graviflyer operation. The observed phenomena suggest a complex interplay of electromagnetic and mechanical effects, potentially involving principles beyond our current understanding of physics. The meticulous documentation and open approach of the experimenters pave the way for future research, potentially opening a new frontier in propulsion technology. Further investigation is needed to fully understand the mechanisms at play and unlock the potential of this intriguing device. The journey to understand the Graviflier is far from over, but this experiment offers a significant step forward in unraveling its mysteries.