Warin 0 Posted March 3, 2003 Small arms enthusiasts have been able to get military weapons for years. The well heeled have been able to get a Hummer for awhile now as well. And if you have connections you can even get yourself a MiG or a tank. But for a change, here is a product that had it's roots in a military program, but is purely a civililian product And I want one! I think this would be sweet! Twice the cruise speed of a helicopter, and you dont need an airport to land at! Now all I need is a helicopter pad in the schoolyard across the street from my house! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 3, 2003 I'm not sure that I would want to fly in one of those keeping in mind the track record of the Ospray. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warin 0 Posted March 3, 2003 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (denoir @ Mar. 03 2003,19:37)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I'm not sure that I would want to fly in one of those keeping in mind the track record of the Ospray. Â <span id='postcolor'> Bah! As the article says, VRS wont be as big an issue, since it's not likely executives need the speed and precision in landing that a combat mission does! And this thing will be a lot lighter. Considering how litigious Americans are, if this thing get certified, I am quite confidant that it will be safe. With liability lawsuits as widespread as they are in the general aviation sector, I cant imagine BA releasing the thing if htye have even a single doubt about its safety. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralphwiggum 6 Posted March 3, 2003 it is no surprise. another milestone of military application converted to civilian use. by researching most effective method of destruction/defense, we push the ideas and have wider frontier that gives us more tehnology. Internet is good example. </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Officials at Bell/Agusta, a joint venture of Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. and Italy's Agusta, are quick to explain that its BA 609 and the military's Osprey are built to different specifications and for different missions. Development on the civilian tilt-rotor project, however, was slowed because of the difficulty facing the military's Osprey. <span id='postcolor'> hopefully it is safer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-TU--33ker 0 Posted March 3, 2003 nah, i'd stick to an average helicopter like a MH-6 or something of the same size. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FSPilot 0 Posted March 3, 2003 Wow! It'd probably require a type rating and only be used by big businesses, maybe oil companies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black Knight 0 Posted March 3, 2003 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Warin @ Mar. 03 2003,19:29)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Â Now all I need is a helicopter pad in the schoolyard across the street from my house! <span id='postcolor'> and a LOT of $$$ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Necromancer- 0 Posted March 3, 2003 the FAA will probably forbid you to fly, Warin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heavy Metal 0 Posted March 4, 2003 How about one of theses instead? Moller Skycar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warin 0 Posted March 4, 2003 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Heavy Metal @ Mar. 04 2003,02:10)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">How about one of theses instead? Moller Skycar <span id='postcolor'> Heh. I rememebr seeing an article on that iteration of the Moller Skycar in a mid 80's issue of either Popular Mechanics or Popular Science. I'm not holding my breath that I'll ever get to drive one of those beasties. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heavy Metal 0 Posted March 4, 2003 Yeah, but they actually have a flying prototype or two now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hit_Sqd_Maximus 0 Posted March 4, 2003 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Warin @ Mar. 03 2003,19:41)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">As the article says, VRS wont be as big an issue<span id='postcolor'> Yea, VRS would be nice for any expensive aircraft  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IceFire 0 Posted March 4, 2003 Just build yourself a jetpack. Many people do it as home projects. You can even find instuctions on the internet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FSPilot 0 Posted March 4, 2003 Can you find the money for it online too? Interesting... to say the least. Â Site says it's max altitude is 7000 MSL. Not for me it isn't! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warin 0 Posted March 4, 2003 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Hit_Sqd_Maximus @ Mar. 04 2003,03:17)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Warin @ Mar. 03 2003,19:41)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">As the article says, VRS wont be as big an issue<span id='postcolor'> Yea, VRS would be nice for any expensive aircraft  <span id='postcolor'> Read tha article, you! Here is a good overview if you are interested in what Vortex Ring State means. And from what I can read, it's a problem with helicopters, as well as the Osprey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theavonlady 2 Posted March 4, 2003 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (FSPilot @ Mar. 04 2003,06:12)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"><span id='postcolor'> I'm trading in my QuisineArt and Kenwood for one of those babies right now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heavy Metal 0 Posted March 5, 2003 Bloefield would never catch 007 if he had one of those! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drewb99 0 Posted March 5, 2003 I don't think flying cars and jetpacs are really going to catch on, what happens when you have road rage at 2000 feet I don't want to be dodging flaming debris walking down the street Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FSPilot 0 Posted March 5, 2003 Flying cars are probably the absolute worst idea I've ever heard. Flying is something I enjoy a whole lot. I've put a lot of time, money, and effort into it as a hobby and as a future career. I wont stand to see every drunk driver or road rager get in an airplane and wing it (pun intended). On the other hand, if they had to get at least a recreational pilots liscense in the US I'd be happy. Maybe we should make a new type of airspace specifically for aero-cars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jinef 2 Posted March 10, 2003 Flying is a thing which should be less exclusive in some areas but then again, some idiots who can't control a car would have no chance with a plane. Things would get too risky, the airspace is too crowded already in lot's of MEDCs. You need a new type of pilot for them now, lot's of buisness there for us types if these things get popular. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IsthatyouJohnWayne 0 Posted March 10, 2003 I imagine in the future suffiently complex and capable integrated air control systems could be developed with computer control to the required destination, automatic collision avoidance etc for hundreds of thousands or millions of vehicles. I believe that was/is the plan for flying cars but a. it aint gonna happen for ages b. i want to ride free as a bird with my supa-dupa jet pack WHeeeeeeeeeeeeee e e e ee e e e e e Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balschoiw 0 Posted March 10, 2003 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">b. i want to ride free as a bird with my supa-dupa jet pack WHeeeeeeeeeeeeee e e e ee e e e e e <span id='postcolor'> Get killed in a MP OFP match with gull respawn, put your 3D glasses on and there you go Eek ! Eek ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
