Tue May 04, 2021 10:59 pm
#1844944
FLYER Club Member
Tue May 04, 2021 11:44 pm
#1844952
I think I would want to be very sure nobody is going to shoot at me with a big tank of Jet A1 strapped to my back
Cub
Wed May 05, 2021 2:05 am
#1844959
Doesn't seem very smart to have your hands full if the boarding is opposed.
Wed May 05, 2021 7:23 am
#1844972
A bit too much G.I. Joe.
G-JWTP
G-JWTP
Wed May 05, 2021 8:20 am
#1844980
It's a solution looking for a problem - which I don't believe exists.
I've met him and viewed the equipment. While it looks fun to "have a go" with it, I don't see any real world application for either military or civilian. As for amusement, they don't (nor have plans) to allow the public to fly it except for a short go with a tether. There are plans for some trained guys to race around over a lake as viewing entertainment, but I don't foresee that being a success.
I've met him and viewed the equipment. While it looks fun to "have a go" with it, I don't see any real world application for either military or civilian. As for amusement, they don't (nor have plans) to allow the public to fly it except for a short go with a tether. There are plans for some trained guys to race around over a lake as viewing entertainment, but I don't foresee that being a success.
David Wood liked this
Wed May 05, 2021 8:30 am
#1844986
I can't wait for the 'saving puppies / delivering medical supplies' blurb, the new conspicuity code, the entreatment to accept sharing airspace. Hold on! It's here in my sandbox, along with the cat litter and, well .... let's not go there.
Wed May 05, 2021 9:23 am
#1845005
Looks a reet good laugh but I’d want immediate access to my weapon if boarding a vessel of uncertain erm... occupancy.
Also the kit must get hot as the hobs of hell. Be mighty embarrassing setting fire to or melting the finish on the deck of some oligarchs super yacht as you drop the kit off to introduce yourself and shake hands!
Also the kit must get hot as the hobs of hell. Be mighty embarrassing setting fire to or melting the finish on the deck of some oligarchs super yacht as you drop the kit off to introduce yourself and shake hands!
Cub liked this
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Wed May 05, 2021 9:41 am
#1845016
It wasn’t all that long ago when they were telling us that Royal Marines would be going into action on powered hang gliders.
Antagonise no man, for you never know the hour when you may have need of him.
Wed May 05, 2021 1:16 pm
#1845070
RisePilot wrote:It's a solution looking for a problem - which I don't believe exists.
Minded to agree, but it must be fun to keep looking
Colonel Panic liked this
Wed May 05, 2021 1:21 pm
#1845072
Regardless of practicality, it does look awesome!
Autocorrect is so frustrating. It's always making me say things I didn't Nintendo.
Wed May 05, 2021 1:23 pm
#1845073
It would be great if you're James Bond, as the script will give him time to blast the bad guys with the jets and thus knock them over for just long enough for him to get his gun out.
Or aim his body-mounted weapon using eye-tracking on his HUD.
Or aim his body-mounted weapon using eye-tracking on his HUD.
Wed May 05, 2021 1:34 pm
#1845075
Don’t scratch your nose while airborne!
If these engines can produce that amount of thrust why not use a one man vehicle?
Anyone remember the flying dustbin?
If these engines can produce that amount of thrust why not use a one man vehicle?
Anyone remember the flying dustbin?
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Proper
Planning
Prevents
Particularly
Poor
Performance