Trae 1 #26 November 6, 2005 Great effort & Nice story . I just love the idea that we may be able to go back up! Do you have any plans to do some base launches? Could it be possible to get enough altitude after a base launch to land back at the launch site? This may help a little .... In R/C model jet's they sometimes use plasma bags as bladder tanks similar to your water bag idea. These are more fuel resistant and don't react so much with the kero. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #27 November 7, 2005 QuoteCould it be possible to get enough altitude after a base launch to land back at the launch site? How? Mr Jet-Visa told that he had some minutes of horizontal flight. So he has lost/used some altitude to build his speed. You could read out from his post, that this system was designed to have horizontal flight and not for gaining altitude. I dont think that you can jump from some cliff gain speed and fly back over.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #28 November 7, 2005 QuoteHow? With a bit more forward speed and lift, he could climb. Several minutes of climbing could put him high enough to open above his exit point.www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,259 #29 November 7, 2005 QuoteHow? More powerful engines?Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trae 1 #30 November 9, 2005 in reply to "More powerful engines?" .............................. more power + more weight + more fuel. more wing MORE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
verticalflyer 11 #31 November 9, 2005 Keep going put on landing gear and we'll have an aircraft......Dont just talk about it, Do it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #32 November 9, 2005 Quote I dont think that you can jump from some cliff gain speed and fly back over....Not YET... But with bigger engines... JetCat developping BIG engines... heard of 60kg thrust....scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trae 1 #33 November 14, 2005 in reply to " heard of 60kg thrust.... " ............................ Strapping 60kg thrust motors to your ankles (as in Visa P's Rocket Boots ) could be problematic. It seems likely that if the power got this high you'd need a bit of help with some type of rigid support structure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites piisfish 135 #34 November 14, 2005 QuoteiIt seems likely that if the power got this high you'd need a bit of help with some type of rigid support structure.]you mean like titanium legs ?? scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Trae 1 #35 November 14, 2005 in reply to "you mean like titanium legs ?? " .................................. I was thinking more like aluminium but definitely with titanium wearing surfaces ... where are those old Astro-boy comics???? They could have a few hints. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Trae 1 #36 November 17, 2005 in reply to "you mean like titanium legs ?? " ................................................... Grandson of astro boy already has some. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites eBeran 0 #37 November 21, 2005 Next step...true ground launching!!!...stick a skateboard on his belly and give him a long runway to pick up some speed ;] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mccordia 73 #38 November 21, 2005 QuoteNext step...true ground launching!!!...stick a skateboard on his belly and give him a long runway to pick up some speed ;] Having been on a skateboard standing up at 30 km/h driving of a hill (standing up) I wouldnt want be on one on my belly doing 100 + km/h hehe But come to think of it, if they get more powerfull engines it would probably be possible yea, since flying level is already possible :) Would hate to have an engine quit on you just after take-off though (or run out of runway before taking off) JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ryoder 1,400 #39 November 21, 2005 Quote Would hate to have an engine quit on you just after take-off though (or run out of runway before taking off) Hmmm...so what is Vmc for an S3 with the critical engine out?"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Trae 1 #40 November 22, 2005 ....................... Steam catapults??? Teflon coated suits... inside and out. Wonder what the take off speed would be??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TCMRigging 0 #41 January 4, 2006 If you need some advice on r/c jet engines start poking around this site. www.rcgroups.com If you get in there and explain what you are doing in the right group they will love this idea and be more than happy to help out. If you need help getting to the right forum let me know. Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TCMRigging 0 #42 January 4, 2006 I was just nosing around the r/c site and bam there it was. http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=459109 A post on the r/c group about the birdman flight. Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
piisfish 135 #34 November 14, 2005 QuoteiIt seems likely that if the power got this high you'd need a bit of help with some type of rigid support structure.]you mean like titanium legs ?? scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trae 1 #35 November 14, 2005 in reply to "you mean like titanium legs ?? " .................................. I was thinking more like aluminium but definitely with titanium wearing surfaces ... where are those old Astro-boy comics???? They could have a few hints. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trae 1 #36 November 17, 2005 in reply to "you mean like titanium legs ?? " ................................................... Grandson of astro boy already has some. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eBeran 0 #37 November 21, 2005 Next step...true ground launching!!!...stick a skateboard on his belly and give him a long runway to pick up some speed ;] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #38 November 21, 2005 QuoteNext step...true ground launching!!!...stick a skateboard on his belly and give him a long runway to pick up some speed ;] Having been on a skateboard standing up at 30 km/h driving of a hill (standing up) I wouldnt want be on one on my belly doing 100 + km/h hehe But come to think of it, if they get more powerfull engines it would probably be possible yea, since flying level is already possible :) Would hate to have an engine quit on you just after take-off though (or run out of runway before taking off) JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,400 #39 November 21, 2005 Quote Would hate to have an engine quit on you just after take-off though (or run out of runway before taking off) Hmmm...so what is Vmc for an S3 with the critical engine out?"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trae 1 #40 November 22, 2005 ....................... Steam catapults??? Teflon coated suits... inside and out. Wonder what the take off speed would be??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TCMRigging 0 #41 January 4, 2006 If you need some advice on r/c jet engines start poking around this site. www.rcgroups.com If you get in there and explain what you are doing in the right group they will love this idea and be more than happy to help out. If you need help getting to the right forum let me know. Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TCMRigging 0 #42 January 4, 2006 I was just nosing around the r/c site and bam there it was. http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=459109 A post on the r/c group about the birdman flight. Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
