"Speeder" concept aircycle.

[Pio1980]

BBC News - How a jetpack design helped create a flying motorbike
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60333565

 

[Shadowdog]

Thanks! It would be nice to play with that all right if one had the $ for needed AI electronics!

 

[YY1]

there is one available currently.

It is (unfortunately at this time) Russian, IIRC.

 

[init4fun]

While my adventurous side says HELL YEAH!, , , My sensible side wouldn't be all that comfy in that close of proximity to those 4 little screamin devils. I am a retired A&P mechanic and have seen firsthand the so called "Uncontained engine failure", and it ain't pretty. Still, if given to chance to ride it, safety be damned, I'd take it for a spin around the neighborhood

This is nothing I was involved in, but is a good representation of just how badly turbine engines can sometimes (rarely) fail........

 

[Mr.Jim]

Another way to die.

 

[ic-racer]

Stopping distance probably measured in quarters of a mile.

 

[Shadowdog]

Never really gave it a thought about that as oh wow moment seeing that, but do know all about that danger as I am an enthusiast! When I really thought about it I would have regulated it for drone use only , but like you, maybe a quick spin!

 

[SoCal Sam]

 

[gadget73]

Another way to die.

Isn't everything?

 

[Swokie63]

I'd try it..!!
Only 10 minutes of training..
200 mph..
'Up to' 60 minutes.. I'd be worn out.. (remembering a yamaha 250 2 stroke I rode a few times)

But I'd still try it..!!!

 

[GetBusyLivin]

Pio has found the missing link

 

[mkane]