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Ten things you might not know about Aeronautics. . .
Cropmaster replied to Phil Perry's topic in AUS/NZ General Discussion
Who knew! -
Martin Jetpack Company valued at $100m in IPO........
Cropmaster replied to cooperplace's topic in AUS/NZ General Discussion
Actually I did have a thought. What if they installed air bags in the lower 4 corners. which could automatically deploy and act to help break the fall impact? I know.. more weight and cost but might help? Sure they must of thought of this already though. -
Martin Jetpack Company valued at $100m in IPO........
Cropmaster replied to cooperplace's topic in AUS/NZ General Discussion
Ok my bad.... (genius) luckily I wasn't claiming to have the solutions. -
Martin Jetpack Company valued at $100m in IPO........
Cropmaster replied to cooperplace's topic in AUS/NZ General Discussion
Whats your point? -
Martin Jetpack Company valued at $100m in IPO........
Cropmaster replied to cooperplace's topic in AUS/NZ General Discussion
OK bex so what do you suggest they do? You seem to be banging on about what height the recovery chute will successfully deploy from. As I have said over and over. This type of VTOL aircraft is always going to have safety issues near the ground. Mitigate as best you can (which I believe they have) then either get on with it or watch from a safe vantage point (possibly on the ground). If you can think of a better system to provide a greater level of safety I suggest to contact Martin JP directly. Any fool can identify fault it takes genus to find solutions.......... -
Martin Jetpack Company valued at $100m in IPO........
Cropmaster replied to cooperplace's topic in AUS/NZ General Discussion
I can just imagine you aussies using them instead of robbies to muster cattle!!!!! -
Martin Jetpack Company valued at $100m in IPO........
Cropmaster replied to cooperplace's topic in AUS/NZ General Discussion
Sorry if I have offended you.... I'm just sick of people finding fault. I guess my point was. You don't hear people going OMG Helicopters are so dangerous what if the engine stops. But it is a real risk, especially at low altitude hover. The same risk applies to the jet pack. They have minimized the risk as much as possible with the BRS but how much safer could they make it? I didn't mean to imply anyone was a coward (your words not mine) simply that if you expect to be able to fly this type of aircraft you are going to have to accept a level of risk (I personally believe the risk to be no greater that in a helicopter flown in the same manner). But if you feel the risk is too great then you should avoid this type if aircraft. Personally I think as these things become available they will fall out of the sky fairly regularly, but it will mainly be due to operator misuse. -
Martin Jetpack Company valued at $100m in IPO........
Cropmaster replied to cooperplace's topic in AUS/NZ General Discussion
Good for you.... Personally I would jump at the chance to strap one on. With any activity there are risks. The important thing is to identify (risk) and manage as best you can. If you want to fly something which is totally risk free you might be better off playing with models -
Martin Jetpack Company valued at $100m in IPO........
Cropmaster replied to cooperplace's topic in AUS/NZ General Discussion
I'd rather my chances in the jet pac with BRS from 50' than a helicopter hovering at the same height -
Martin Jetpack Company valued at $100m in IPO........
Cropmaster replied to cooperplace's topic in AUS/NZ General Discussion
So you think a helicopter is any different? Hover below 50' and recovery from an engine failure is going to be challenging to say the least, but no BRS to break the fall there. Sure you could put wings on it but then you would need forward speed which kinda defeats the point? Maybe you would be better off safely on the ground... -
Wonder if 30 + has ever calculated how many take off and landings they made over that time and bugger all on seal I bet
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Thats a beauty John and a beaver in the background to boot. What rego was it
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Yes it has been a total restoration. The wings are 90% finished from a complete rebuild (due to corrosion). Still aiming to be flying easter 2016.
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It was destined for a O540 (from new) but ended up with a IO470 E (260 hp) and its getting a 0540 (260 hp) ex Islander
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Just found this site. I have had a licence for the last 20 yrs (CPL A). Reside near Gore, Southland NZ. Currently consumed with restoring a Yeoman Cropmaster (series 2) which my father used to fly.