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TomJoad
12th Jul 2013, 17:33
Utterly amazing, wonder if it could fill a capability gap. If not let's have one just for fun!
BBC News - Canadian team's human-powered helicopter takes flight (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-23293676)
CoffmanStarter
12th Jul 2013, 18:05
Tom ... Let's seek Group Captain Sir Chis Hoy's input :ok:
TomJoad
12th Jul 2013, 20:29
Tom ... Let's seek Group Captain Sir Chis Hoy's input :ok:
I'm sure he'd break the altitude record for it::D
It sure is a strange looking thing, such large rotors turning soo slowly. I guess the key to getting it to fly lay in materials technology. Good on them.
I thought it was pretty impressive.
Might not have any application in the real world
but the kudos of winning the prize no one else
has managed to win in 30 years would be enough.
Wetstart Dryrun
12th Jul 2013, 21:54
It fulfills my criterion for a definition of a hicopleter -
looks more aerodynamic after a crash.
regards
wets
TomJoad
13th Jul 2013, 15:06
It fulfills my criterion for a definition of a hicopleter -
looks more aerodynamic after a crash.
regards
wets
:D:D:D:D like it.
Wensleydale
13th Jul 2013, 21:32
Let's seek Group Captain Sir Chis Hoy's input
Surely the Wiggins factory has more experience!
clicker
13th Jul 2013, 22:21
Perhaps Sir Chris and Brad would be a good crew for a twin version?
"Can you ride tandem?"
Fedaykin
14th Jul 2013, 12:15
Well put it this way, it has actually met its primary performance targets unlike the CH-148 Cyclone! :ok:
I wonder if they can install a dipping sonar on it?