Dom
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Operation: With a 250lb-ish Kevlar & carbon fiber body that falls within the US’s “ultralight” parameters, the HB doesn’t require a pilot’s license to fly, though "having experience in a helicopter or plane would be a great help", but whatever dude, you already signed on for the maybe-dying, remember?
Speed: Expected to reach a max airspeed of 130mph via a 115hp engine, it has a range of 90mi while carrying a max-weight 290lb rider, also what venues call Jessica Simpson's pre-show buffet contract.
Altitude: Rocking carbon-edged Tasmanian oak props in both the front and back, its upward thrust can bring you to theoretical max heights above 10000ft, which is why it's suggested you either get two "explosive" parachutes attached to the airframe, or wear an emergency one, though really anytime you need a parachute it's technically an emergency.
http://www.hover-bike.com
Fecking cool for ~£30k
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Eck
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Holy fucking shit that's amazing
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C2RL R
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so it's never been flown. they dont know what it can do or even if it is safe.
the concept is cool yes but they should keep quiet about it until they have at least flown it.
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Gary
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10000ft altitude that would be scary!
Shame there's no videos.
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Nath
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VIDS NEEDED
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mart08uk
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Love it!! If that was tame enough to ride that would be awesome!
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Sam
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We may all be travelling this way in the future instead of driving cars
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Dom
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quote: Originally posted by C2RL R
so it's never been flown. they dont know what it can do or even if it is safe.
the concept is cool yes but they should keep quiet about it until they have at least flown it.
Probably wants the publicity to drum up funding. Still, it's bloody impressive for a guy that's knocked it up in his spare time after work and on weekends
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C2RL R
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i suppose all it needs is a sponsor to really make advancements. i can't imaging any big companies are stupid enough though. he needs to grow a set and do a proper test flight!
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Dom
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quote: Originally posted by C2RL R
i suppose all it needs is a sponsor to really make advancements. i can't imaging any big companies are stupid enough though. he needs to grow a set and do a proper test flight!
Like anything, testing will start small and i imagine he only has this one prototype until funds allow for another to be made. Give it another year and the thing will probably be flying.
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2009009/Who-needs-roads--Inventor-builds-worlds-flying-motorbike-garage.html
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Gary
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img]http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/06/28/article-0-0CC456B600000578-502_634x382.jpg[/img]
Needs to get rid of the straps tbh
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3CorsaMeal
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it won't fly imo.
never going to happen.
Can't believe they coming out with statements like 10,000ft and 100mph
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DannyB
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Why won't it fly?
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Gary
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quote: Originally posted by DannyB
Why won't it fly?
Cos he's strapped it to the floor.
Needs to man the fuck up. Ill give it a blast if he likes!
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DannyB
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my reply was to 3cm should have quoted him
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Russ
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just hop on, hover to 200ft, then point the direction that your home is
[Edited on 28-06-2011 by Russ]
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Tomnova16
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why does it only have a half guard on the props, id be wanting them fully covered both sides
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3CorsaMeal
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i reckon it will just flip over
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