Helicopter pilots and motorcycles
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Center of the Universe
Been riding since long before flying. Started with a Whizzer motorbike at age 14, then a series of Honda 4 cyl bikes, including a 1970 CB 750 when they first came into the U.S. Seemed like a monster at the time, but now way down in the performance pack. Later a BMW K1200RS and R1100GS, and now a 2011 R1200GS Adventure set up for a ride across China (or not!). With all the crazies on the roads today, flying seems far safer.
Joined: Jan 2003
Aviation Qualifications: CPL
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From: Near the bottom
John - you liucky boy! I test rode one of these while I was waiting for my S1000RR. Electric everything, including the "i-Mode" style control on the bars for navigating through the plethora of menus. Awesome bike - enjoy!
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Australia
Hoverbike
Here's a link to a hoverbike that looks like it would be great fun once sorted.
Photo Gallery
Hope to get to ride one of these before too long!
Already covered in Hoverbike makes debut
SP
Photo Gallery
Hope to get to ride one of these before too long!
Already covered in Hoverbike makes debut
SP
Joined: Oct 1999
Aviation Qualifications: ATPL
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From: Den Haag
One of our pilots just bought one of these: 2013 Victory Judge Motorcycle : Photos
Never heard of them till I saw it!
Never heard of them till I saw it!
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: UK
I started PPL training and 2 weeks later bought a CBX1000 (1982). In 1984 I bought a new GPZ900 (original one). One of the best all round bikes and super fast for it's time, although the handling and brakes didn't inspire confidence like todays bikes.
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: A better place.
Not a chopper pilot - but have often mused on the link between choppers and bikes.
As a lad, often thought the Hughes 500 (favourite machine) looked like it would feel like a high performance motorbike to fly - fast, maneuverable and demanding.
Sort of like my Ducati MS2R800 Monster with Sparks pipes.
Red, loud (they might not see you, but they can sure hear you...) and if not treated with the utmost respect... lethal.
As a lad, often thought the Hughes 500 (favourite machine) looked like it would feel like a high performance motorbike to fly - fast, maneuverable and demanding.
Sort of like my Ducati MS2R800 Monster with Sparks pipes.
Red, loud (they might not see you, but they can sure hear you...) and if not treated with the utmost respect... lethal.
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Royal Leamington Spa