cue James bond music

[Blacksmith1]

Cause you know that's what would be running thru your head riding this...
CLICKY! (http://www.tecca.com/news/2011/06/10/hoverbike-prototype/)
I so want one of these!

[Joshua_Mahr]

I am with you on that one. I would like one also.

[PP Mguire]

If it is actually as good as it sounds, I WILL buy one.

[Momentomoir]

If it is actually as good as it sounds, I WILL buy one.

ill buy it for you k? bc i want one but too scared to drive it lol

[Blacksmith1]

on the guys site it states that plans for the production model include 2 paracutes (one on each end) and mentions that wearing one yourself will make this the safest means of air travel to date. this wasn't/isn't intended as a replacement for commuting so much as a cost effective replacement for helicopters where only one person would be flying anyway. that said I'd be riding this baby to work!

[swmeek]

All it will take is one loose article of clothing and it's not fun anymore.

[Blacksmith1]

"Why capes are a bad costume choice for superheros"
one of the upgrades to the prototype is a screen over the openings for the props.

[PP Mguire]

"Why capes are a bad costume choice for superheros"
one of the upgrades to the prototype is a screen over the openings for the props.

Yea I didn't expect them to leave such a thing open like that. I think this even better than floating cars idea like Star Wars or the Jetsons.

[GIBSON]

on the guys site it states that plans for the production model include 2 paracutes (one on each end) and mentions that wearing one yourself will make this the safest means of air travel to date. this wasn't/isn't intended as a replacement for commuting so much as a cost effective replacement for helicopters where only one person would be flying anyway. that said I'd be riding this baby to work!

Can this actually reach a height at which you can deploy a parachute?

[James86]

finally the future is here flying cars are next

[PP Mguire]

Can this actually reach a height at which you can deploy a parachute?

The article says it can theoretically go up to 10,000 feet. So I'd say that's a yes.

[Blacksmith1]

It's basically an ultralight class helicopter. it "should" have a hight ceiling above 10,000 ft, but since you need oxygen above that they call that the flight ceiling. It "should" have a top end of around 175 MPH. these #'s are projections based on the math, using thrust, lift and an arbitrary weight, probably that of the designer + the machine. the thing gets off the ground it goes forward and back. i'll bet it works and if I had the money to waste I'd take a sky diving course, buy a chute and one of his prototypes (he will build you one if you want) and test the full capabilities for him. i can do it without worrying about it crashing into someone's house if I have to bail, i got the everglades less than 2 miles from where I live. and i'll bet PP has a whole lot of empty somewhere near him also being in texas.

[James86]

that would still be the scariest commute to work

[Blacksmith1]

not for an adreniline junkie. but I personaly agree that it would be at least a bit scary till you got used to it.

[Joshua_Mahr]

I will ride it. How many feet does it take a parachute to open?

[James86]

from what I could find the lowest base jump is 110 feet so I guess 100 feet or so

[PP Mguire]

It's basically an ultralight class helicopter. it "should" have a hight ceiling above 10,000 ft, but since you need oxygen above that they call that the flight ceiling. It "should" have a top end of around 175 MPH. these #'s are projections based on the math, using thrust, lift and an arbitrary weight, probably that of the designer + the machine. the thing gets off the ground it goes forward and back. i'll bet it works and if I had the money to waste I'd take a sky diving course, buy a chute and one of his prototypes (he will build you one if you want) and test the full capabilities for him. i can do it without worrying about it crashing into someone's house if I have to bail, i got the everglades less than 2 miles from where I live. and i'll bet PP has a whole lot of empty somewhere near him also being in texas.

How much does it cost for a prototype? This would be so win.

[Joshua_Mahr]

from what I could find the lowest base jump is 110 feet so I guess 100 feet or so

Ok so you stay above 150+ ft and your all good. Can I buy one yet?

[James86]

ya but what happens if you crash while taking off or coming in for a landing

[Joshua_Mahr]

Well you can't be scarred of everything. Got to have some excitement. I will just wear one of those blow up sumo suits for the first couple flights! he he

[James86]

your right but at least in a car you won't die if your engine stops running

[Joshua_Mahr]

Very good point. hmm Insurance for these is going to be a (female dog).

[James86]

I didn't even think about the insurance costs they have to be outrageous

[Blacksmith1]

first the sumo suit. two words. wind resistance!
as for insurance that will depend on several factors like how dependable the thing is, what safety features they wind up putting on it, and most importantly, how big a risk is it for the insurance company.

[Joshua_Mahr]

I bet farmers would insure it!

[James86]

we are Farmers dun dun dun

[Joshua_Mahr]

What can we learn from this. Very large dryer lint ball are flammable.