Well, here we go again!
https://www.usatoday.com/story/trave...hs/3661680001/
I thought it might be fun to re-visit speedy's "expert" and ever-so-eloquent statements from round 1!
Originally Posted by
speedracerntrixie
Please tell me you don't actually beleive there is a guy flying around LA with a jet pack?
and then Speed goes on and on with his "facts" from his "wealth of experience" to "disprove" the possibility of this being a jetpack (as well as a little glad-handing and sucking up to Andy
);
Originally Posted by speedracerntrixie
Andy, I thought for sure being a jet guy you would at least run some quick numbers in your head. First thing is what engines are commercially available in the higher thrust ranges. My short search found a max thrust rating of 50 lbs. So for an average weight guy plus engines adds up to 4 engines ( 200lbs ) for a 1:1 power to weight ratio. Now for vertical take off and climb to 3,000' 1:1 is not going to cut it. 1:1.25 would be minimum. So add more engines, now up to 6 engines producing 300lbs of thrust at FULL THROTTLE. Oh wait, we haven't added fuel yet. How much fuel does a 50lb thrust turbine consume at full throttle? I can't find any specs but I would guess at 20oz per minute. Now that's 120oz per minute for all 6. But wait again we haven't figured in the weight of fuel or the amount of time it takes to get to 3,000' and back to the ground. That could easily be 15-20 gallons of fuel. Let's see now, how much does Kerosene weigh per gallon? Looks to be around 6.5lbs per gallon so add about 130lbs for fuel. There goes the power to weight ratio, oh well add more engines right? Oh wait, then we need more fuel..........Ok so that about eliminates the vertical take off and landing jet pack. That leaves us with the wing type that have to be launched from a manned aircraft in flight. Hmmmm wouldn't the FAA have a flight plan of the launching aircraft, especially in such a congested corridor?
Originally Posted by speedracerntrixie
So what are you and Pork rind going to say when it turns out to not be a jetpack? What's going to be your spin then? So far we have two interviews, one with Jetpack CEO and another with a woman who has gone through the training stating it's most likely a drone with a mannequin. The CEO even states that the flight is not possible without a parachute decent. But hey the RCU R/C wannabe's know more right? You two are a JOKE!
Originally Posted by speedracerntrixie
So rather then considering the possibility of it being one of the 1M plus UAS operators currently registered, you and the Astool are hedging your bets on it being somone who has the finances, knowledge of how to build such a vehicle, integrate the flight control system, test and learn how to fly the thing without being noticed.
Originally Posted by speedracerntrixie
I have to conclude that you would be as happy as a pig in slop ( pun intended ) of this ended up being an AMA member with a UAS thus giving you a stick to beat the AMA with. Now let's just sit back and see what the pig has to say next, we all know he can't leave this alone The pig has as much self control as a crack ***** on a Friday night.
And here is just a sampling of what speedy denigrates to when someone dare to challenge his "expert" opinions. Pretty classy!
Originally Posted by speedracerntrixie
Originally Posted by speedracerntrixie
Pork rind
Originally Posted by speedracerntrixie
RCU R/C wannabe's
Originally Posted by speedracerntrixie
You two are a JOKE!
Originally Posted by speedracerntrixie
You two Richards
Originally Posted by speedracerntrixie
Asturd
Pretty strange world we live in when speed can post this trash and still herald himself as the righteous grand-poobah of everything toy airplane related as if he can do no wrong! LOL
Regards,
Astro