normiss 859 #1 January 14, 2009 I gotta get one of these - Skycar now to find a wuffo to do the driving.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #2 January 14, 2009 Clicky Besides the horrible photoshop that even I can see... Doesnt that canopy look WAY too small to support 2 people AND a car?"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 859 #3 January 14, 2009 of course it does! Can't you imagine swooping your little off road sky car?? Didn't make it out of the pond? NOW the fun begins! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #4 January 14, 2009 So, the steering toggles are connected to the steering column now... give that a hard right, see what happens! Atleast you wont have to worry about not being able to run off the landing, just throttle it up!"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 859 #5 January 14, 2009 Full roll cage. Airbags on the student rigs? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #6 January 14, 2009 we could embed a GPS sensor and alti... can you say, swoop button? "I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #7 January 14, 2009 Oh I bet THAT will be fun to find a place to land... Might be a great car in Arizona.. but around here we have a LOT of really BIG trees and a hell of a lot of roads that are parking lots for a good part of the day... I am thinking landings would be a BITCH. Its been my experience.. that Ultralights... and Powered paragliders/parachutes.. DONT always end up landing where you want them to Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #8 January 14, 2009 But... Quote This technology offers airspeeds of up to 100mph, with precise handling performance and an increased safety factor over conventional rigid wings. Looks like if you can land a fixed wing where you want it... you can land this even more precisely "I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #9 January 14, 2009 QuoteAfter safety checks and just three minutes of wing preparation the car can take-off from a field or airstrip in less than 200 metres. The Parajet Skycar is easier and safer to fly than any other aircraft, as it has no pitch control and therefore impossible to stall or dive. In the unlikely event of engine problems, the car would simply glide down to the nearest field or strip of sandy desert. In the event of a catastrophic wing failure, a ballistic reserve parachute would be deployed to bring the car and pilot down to earth. So, a ballistic reserve huh? rsl? skyhook? haha and how long till someone modifies it with riser attatchments so you can dive?"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #10 January 14, 2009 Quote Oh I bet THAT will be fun to find a place to land... Might be a great car in Arizona.. but around here we have a LOT of really BIG trees and a hell of a lot of roads that are parking lots for a good part of the day... I am thinking landings would be a BITCH. Don't forget wires that you don't see until its too late. We have that problem out here, even along the interstates in congested areas. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #11 January 14, 2009 Quote Quote After safety checks and just three minutes of wing preparation the car can take-off from a field or airstrip in less than 200 metres. The Parajet Skycar is easier and safer to fly than any other aircraft, as it has no pitch control and therefore impossible to stall or dive. In the unlikely event of engine problems, the car would simply glide down to the nearest field or strip of sandy desert. In the event of a catastrophic wing failure, a ballistic reserve parachute would be deployed to bring the car and pilot down to earth. So, a ballistic reserve huh? rsl? skyhook? haha and how long till someone modifies it with riser attatchments so you can dive? What do you use to flare?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #12 January 14, 2009 Quote Quote Quote After safety checks and just three minutes of wing preparation the car can take-off from a field or airstrip in less than 200 metres. The Parajet Skycar is easier and safer to fly than any other aircraft, as it has no pitch control and therefore impossible to stall or dive. In the unlikely event of engine problems, the car would simply glide down to the nearest field or strip of sandy desert. In the event of a catastrophic wing failure, a ballistic reserve parachute would be deployed to bring the car and pilot down to earth. So, a ballistic reserve huh? rsl? skyhook? haha and how long till someone modifies it with riser attatchments so you can dive? What do you use to flare? The brakes! DUH! "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #13 January 14, 2009 Quote Quote Quote After safety checks and just three minutes of wing preparation the car can take-off from a field or airstrip in less than 200 metres. The Parajet Skycar is easier and safer to fly than any other aircraft, as it has no pitch control and therefore impossible to stall or dive. In the unlikely event of engine problems, the car would simply glide down to the nearest field or strip of sandy desert. In the event of a catastrophic wing failure, a ballistic reserve parachute would be deployed to bring the car and pilot down to earth. So, a ballistic reserve huh? rsl? skyhook? haha and how long till someone modifies it with riser attatchments so you can dive? What do you use to flare? brakes? you bring up a good point... and it doesnt have pitch control, so what if you're coming in on a reserve and nose down?? put your head between your legs and kiss your ass goodbye? oh wait, steering wheel is probably in your way.but, the good news, 15000 foot max ceilings... find someone with this thing, cheap jumps!! how would it fly with someone sitting on one side? kinda like harness input? slow left turn if just driver with no weight on pass side?"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 859 #14 January 14, 2009 Double duh. You're "driving - remember? We're gonna need to use those horns and turn signals. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #15 January 14, 2009 Quote Double duh. You're "driving - remember? We're gonna need to use those horns and turn signals. The horn will be preprogrammed to blare "INCOMING!!" when you make your turn to final. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 859 #16 January 14, 2009 Did you see that asshole in the skycar? Bitch cut me off! Fuckin' swoopers.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butters 0 #17 January 14, 2009 Anyone up for some CReW?"That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 859 #18 January 14, 2009 Next you're gonna tell me those import tuner car wings on a skycar will give you more air time! You swoop my aircar with your "skirted and winged" air car and we's gonna have werds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #19 January 14, 2009 QuoteAnyone up for some CReW? thanks, I enjoy cleaning soda off the laptop"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doug925 0 #20 January 14, 2009 You do know that thing is REAL right??? http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,449330,00.html CBS This Morning had them on this morning.Edited to add, yes you did. I just misread your post. I have never developed indigestion from eating my words. Winston Churchill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #21 January 14, 2009 funny how that happens THIS is real too... doesnt make it a good idea "I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 859 #22 January 14, 2009 is that the same company selling HDTV antennas? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #23 January 20, 2009 Here is some video of the Skycar. Check out the bit with the dodgy landing. http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/tech/2009/01/13/black.fly.drive.car.cnnDom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hypsin 0 #24 January 20, 2009 QuoteHere is some video of the Skycar. Check out the bit with the dodgy landing. http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/tech/2009/01/13/black.fly.drive.car.cnn Sucker needs to learn how to PLF properly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #25 January 20, 2009 Smaller canopy and a jet engine....HUMMMMM! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
