Non-Electric Hoverbike

Kingfish

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Mfr: Hoverbike

Feature article on MSNBC: Man builds a working hoverbike

Specs:
  • Motor: 1170cc ICE producing 80kw @ 7500rpm
    Dry weight: 110kg
    Total thrust: 295kg

I say unchain the guy! KF :twisted:
 
I see couples of nanotech, EDF and turnigy RC motor coming! :D

btw.. no more problem with putholes!!! :mrgreen: .. just a good braking solution

Doc
 
A shame to go through all the work but end up with something impossible to control.

It takes 3 fans (or any thrust generating device) minimum to make a thrust supported vehicle capable of being stable.

The quad-copter method would have been ideal.
 
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