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Strap-On Helicopter Could Offer Solo Flying Experience
www.physorg.com ^ | 05/02/2008 | Staff

Posted on 05/02/2008 12:13:37 PM PDT by Red Badger

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To: ConservativeDude

Heck, Jonny Quest had one I’m sure.


41 posted on 05/02/2008 12:40:33 PM PDT by Freedom4US
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To: Lazamataz
Kinda makes a safety parachute a bit of a problem.

Maybe it will autogyro down.


42 posted on 05/02/2008 12:40:46 PM PDT by TC Rider (The United States Constitution ? 1791. All Rights Reserved.)
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To: airborne

Sorry, I don’t have a license!.........Your turn!....


43 posted on 05/02/2008 12:40:54 PM PDT by Red Badger ( We don't have science, but we do have consensus.......)
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To: Red Badger

That is but a gussied up Benson Gyrocopter that has been around since the beginning of time.


44 posted on 05/02/2008 12:42:58 PM PDT by bert (K.E. N.P. +12 . The Bitcons will elect a Democrat by default)
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To: ChiefKujo

I was asked to use yaw in a sentence. All I could think of was “Yaw come back now, heah?”


45 posted on 05/02/2008 12:43:16 PM PDT by Larry Lucido
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To: Red Badger

I checked the company website. Many interesting photos for those of you who know how to post them:

http://www.tecaeromex.com/ingles/IL-i.htm

I was hoping they’d be selling some apparel that has the company logo. The red pants the “pilot” is wearing look comfortable and practical.


46 posted on 05/02/2008 12:43:20 PM PDT by dashing doofus (Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber)
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To: Red Badger
I saw Butch use one on a "Droopy" cartoon.

It didn't turn out well for Butch.

47 posted on 05/02/2008 12:43:41 PM PDT by BallyBill (Serial Hit-N-Run poster)
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To: Red Badger; Jersey Republican Biker Chick; RepoGirl; lesser_satan
Strap-On Helicopter Could Offer Solo Flying Experience

So many jokes, so little time.

48 posted on 05/02/2008 12:44:19 PM PDT by Larry Lucido
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To: Anti-Bubba182

The one that was a single-man hovercraft had more success, but wasn’t practical either.


49 posted on 05/02/2008 12:44:23 PM PDT by Calvin Locke
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To: martin_fierro
IT'S THE YEAR 2008. THERE WERE SUPPOSED TO BE FLYING CARS. I DON'T SEE ANY FLYING CARS. WHY. WHY. WHY.

I have had a flying car since 1987. It is just invisible, so you don't know it. All the flying cars are invisible, otherwise everybody would want one...

50 posted on 05/02/2008 12:45:44 PM PDT by gridlock (Proud McCain Supporter since February 8, 2008.)
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To: Red Badger

I jumped out of airplanes for a living!

They explained how to steer in a strong wind.

I’m guessing these things don’t do so well on a strong, gusty day. Or rain. Or dark.

Thanks, but I’ll stick to silk.


51 posted on 05/02/2008 12:45:56 PM PDT by airborne (LETS GO PENS!!! LETS GO PENS!!! LETS GO PENS!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!)
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To: Lazamataz

Secretary, over loudspeaker: “Mr. Laz, phone call from Mexico. The strap-on you ordered will be arriving in two days!”


52 posted on 05/02/2008 12:46:50 PM PDT by Larry Lucido
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To: BallyBill
go go copter
53 posted on 05/02/2008 12:46:50 PM PDT by rdax
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To: Red Badger
Benson Gyrocopter
54 posted on 05/02/2008 12:47:25 PM PDT by bert (K.E. N.P. +12 . The Bitcons will elect a Democrat by default)
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To: Red Badger
Benson Gyrocopter
55 posted on 05/02/2008 12:47:42 PM PDT by bert (K.E. N.P. +12 . The Bitcons will elect a Democrat by default)
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To: J40000

First thing I thought of was what the fuel was supposed to be?

Disregarding the aerodynamics and wind gusts, the Jet pack is only able to carry enough fuel for a few minutes flight...I can’t imagine this this would be much of an improvement in flight duration.


56 posted on 05/02/2008 12:50:18 PM PDT by DGHoodini ("I never did believe you much, anyway...")
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To: J40000

Send a couple of these guys to Brazil to look for the Balloon Priest.


57 posted on 05/02/2008 12:50:57 PM PDT by zeestephen
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To: ChiefKujo

WOPA LIVES


58 posted on 05/02/2008 12:51:18 PM PDT by kbennkc (For those who have fought for it , freedom has a flavor the protected will never know)
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To: Red Badger

I think I will wait for the Chinese version.


59 posted on 05/02/2008 12:51:49 PM PDT by Rome2000 (Peace is not an option)
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To: rdax

I always wondered if Inspector Gadget was human, or completely robotic.


60 posted on 05/02/2008 12:56:19 PM PDT by Hacksaw (I support the San Fran tiger.)
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