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  1. Re:Cluelessness Abounds. by Coz · · Score: 1 · on Systems Research Is Dead?
    Systems work : Computers :: Locomotion : Cars.

    In other words, cars are not being developed to manuever in three independant dimensions. The engine of a car (cpu of a computer) is continually being refined. The console and driving instruments (UI of an OS) are continually being refined. The fact that the car travels on land is not being altered (the fact that an OS coordinates the hardware) is not being changed.

    ACTUALLY - there are people out there working on alternatives to our current 2-dimensional automobiles. Check out the Solotrek and the Moller M400 velocitor - a couple of my favorite, root-for-the-underdog, hope-they-make-it concepts.

    Now THAT's innovation.

  2. Re:Above links analyzed... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Latest Toy: One-Man Helicopter
    Hrrm, fergot the kits for personal helicopters, both jet helicopters and motorcycle engine helicopters (poster above said $8,000 for parts)

    And the personal version of the Moller skycar, the solotrek which is suppossed to have it's first hover test sometime this year.

    -- Ender, Duke_of_URL

  3. Another variant from SoloTrek by cybersquid · · Score: 1 · on Latest Toy: One-Man Helicopter
    The SoloTrek XFV is similar, and looks a bit more interesting to me.

    It's still in development, so it might only be vapour.

  4. Exactly, and here's another that I think is best by boarder · · Score: 1 · on Latest Toy: One-Man Helicopter

    SoloTrek
    is the best one of these personal VTOLs I've seen. It fits in nicely with the ones you mentioned.
    And they all kick this little helicopter's butt.

  5. Who's the silly AC? by boarder · · Score: 2 · on Latest Toy: One-Man Helicopter
    Maybe you didn't read the FAQ:

    Q : Can it auto-rotate?
    A : No.
    there is no provision on this model for simplicity sake. A ballistic chute will be provided for future models

    What you are talking about is (I think)
    1)the way the engine gets rid of the torque created by the spinning motor (usually solved with a tail rotor)
    2)is used for steering purposes

    As for the electric motor you mentioned, I didn't see that anywhere. They do have gas engines on it, though, that burn 5 gal/hr, which at 60mph is only 20 mpg. I'll take my car thank you.

    I'm sorry, as an aeronautical engineering student, I'll have to agree with the first AC. This thing looks totally unsafe. I wonder how hard it would be to bank it into the ground or do something totally stupid like that.

    If you want something totally cool, try the SoloTrek (tm).
    Discussed in this slashdot story, it has the same basic concept, but it has been developed with safety and ergonomics in mind. I can't wait to get one of those. I'll pass on this one, though.

  6. Re:Lots of flavors ; one more by gengee · · Score: 2 · on Latest Toy: One-Man Helicopter

    After a quick search, I found the other flavor I had forgotten: It's called SoloTrek and looks like it'd be fun to fly:)

    Personally, I want me one of the SkyCar's. Forget muscle cars, I can't think of a better chick magnet than these. One leisurely stroll across the rockies and they're yours forever;)

    What's neat about all of these VTOL's is that most of them run on either Diesel and/or Unleaded Gas, so you can refuel them anywhere. Although thinking about it again, that may not be so great:) Personal Aircraft would be a good motivation to move away from petroleum:)

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