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theotherguy
18-01-2007, 06:46 AM
;(

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8559112336088737084&q=skycar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7UyspBr0-8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTnjtybr9Fc
Neutrino
18-01-2007, 07:35 AM
I remember seeing a tv show on this guy about 10 years ago. Doesn't look like he's made much progress since then.
Krynn72
18-01-2007, 11:36 AM
I lol'd @ the bad CG rescue.
CyberPitz
18-01-2007, 02:43 PM
I lol'd @ the bad CG rescue.

Haha I did too...

Wouldn't this thing work a bit better if there were 2 other engines always blowing down to keep altitude?...since it wont' get that much speed? I am no expert in avionics, so don't teak me seriously on all the points.
JFry
19-01-2007, 12:53 AM
You can see the crane they used to lift it in the third video. Flying car: Exposed!
theotherguy
19-01-2007, 01:35 AM
You can see the crane they used to lift it in the third video. Flying car: Exposed!

the crane has a wire on it, the wire is not supporting the car, it is simply there for insurance reasons.
theotherguy
19-01-2007, 01:37 AM
Haha I did too...

Wouldn't this thing work a bit better if there were 2 other engines always blowing down to keep altitude?...since it wont' get that much speed? I am no expert in avionics, so don't teak me seriously on all the points.

The engines swivel at a certain altitude and allows the car to fly at a max speed of 375 mph. The tail generates enough lift so that the thrust can be completley horizontal outside takeoff.
Ren.182
19-01-2007, 01:44 AM
The engines swivel at a certain altitude and allows the car to fly at a max speed of 375 mph. The tail generates enough lift so that the thrust can be completley horizontal outside takeoff.

Wow, thats fast. Looks a bit wobbly on take-off and landing. Still cool though :)

Wouldn't mind the flying saucer either :D
KineticAesthetic
19-01-2007, 02:52 AM
What happens when the computer goes homicidal and decides to kill you?
Krynn72
19-01-2007, 07:18 AM
What happens when the computer goes homicidal and decides to kill you?

piss on it
Link
27-01-2007, 03:05 AM
What happens when the computer goes homicidal and decides to kill you?

You program it to go back in time and protect your child self. DUH!

Edit - Sorry, didn't realise this thread was a week old.
highlander
27-01-2007, 03:23 AM
You Go Rambo on it if it try's too kill you