This is nice.
- Thread starter Maggot
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Interesting.
The first thing that comes to my mind, is the addition of at least two Rotax engines. Each running a propeller AND an alternator/generator. This way, the 'gas engine' can be wound up to a constant rpm that simply focus's on 'weight negation' thereby leaving the remaining rotors for primarily control. That would greatly extend battery life. Therefore, nearly exponential extension of range and/or duration.
A person could sure have some fun with that.
Has it not been proven though, that 'ducted fans' are more efficient than simple propellers?
The first thing that comes to my mind, is the addition of at least two Rotax engines. Each running a propeller AND an alternator/generator. This way, the 'gas engine' can be wound up to a constant rpm that simply focus's on 'weight negation' thereby leaving the remaining rotors for primarily control. That would greatly extend battery life. Therefore, nearly exponential extension of range and/or duration.
A person could sure have some fun with that.
Has it not been proven though, that 'ducted fans' are more efficient than simple propellers?
Unshielded metallic fan blades spinnama-thingin at several hundred rip’ems, right next to your gizmo and your kneecaps.
so are you saying then, that this is all a figment of someones imaginative rederer?
I’m seeing some major stitches with all those blades spinning!! Or goodby to the family dog that wants to go for a ride.
Hover crafts have been available for years. I am not sure why making it more dangerous and reducing its carrying capacity is a good idea, seem like a step backwards.
I don't understand the reasoning behind calling it a bike or cycle. It is neither. I could smoke it with my bike from the looks of it thought.
And whats up with the stupid look on that guys face. He looks like he is trying to squeak out a wet fart.
I will be back when I think of something else to hate on.
I don't understand the reasoning behind calling it a bike or cycle. It is neither. I could smoke it with my bike from the looks of it thought.
And whats up with the stupid look on that guys face. He looks like he is trying to squeak out a wet fart.
I will be back when I think of something else to hate on.
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I became suspicious when 1. there was zero safety accommodations including the obvious helmet. 2. He wouldn't fly over 5' and only in a straight back and forth direction. It liked to wander but amazing followed the same 'arc' back and forth. 3. There's no "long shot". Every shot is with the 'drone' in most of the frame.
He did explain "why" they didn't go over 5' and I knew then they were full of shit. If it was so dangerous to go over 5' then why ride sans a helmet? I think they left these "clues" for us to figure out. The contraption is real, it just doesn't work without help.
Or, they won't knowingly advertise that they're flaunting FAA rules and whatnot, when it comes to humans aboard aircraft.
I'm just saying....
I'm just saying....
Riding around in a permanent cloud of dust, dirt, pollen and grass. Makes my sinuses hurt just watching it. And better not sneeze- might lose a leg.
About as much use as a propeller hat that runs on pussy farts. Needs afterburning jet engines, possibly a solid fuel boost stage, and a gunrack. At the least.
Dude gives me the fucking creeps, though.
Dude gives me the fucking creeps, though.
