Fan-Wing aircraft

[Nik]

Tangential, I remember seeing an 'auto-gyro' version flown as a kite in local park...
Twin rotors, 5~~10º dihedral, surprisingly noisy for a 'glider'...
It was a neat 'commercial' model, but I never managed to get one due 'Real Life' stuff...

 

[Stargazer]

As far as I can tell, the concept this thread is based on is simply about aircraft using a transverse/tangential/cross-flow/tubular fan (pick your favourite name for it) to induce flow across the wing (or across a flap/other control surface).

This is distinct from cyclogyros which have articulated blades and which can generate lift without an accompanying wing (as I understand it). It is most certainly distinct from the Magnus effect/Flettner wing.

Basically, I agree with Stargazer.

Also, I believe that the use of the term "fan-wing" is much too close to "fan-in-wing" (e.g. Ryan Vertifan series) and is bound to induce confusion.