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Human-powered Helicopter Fails to Lift Off

Posted by michael on from the we've-got-hiiiiiiiiiiigh-hopes dept.

Peter writes "The Human-powered helicopter didn't even get off the ground. A team of University of British Columbia engineering students tried to win the $20,000 US prize offered by the American Helicopter Society. Three metres off the ground and hover for a minute was the challenge. But before the rotors were able to produce enough buoyant force they hit each other. More details: Vancouver Sun."

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  1. going to get modded down.. by joper90 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    they missed a bit off the faq: Q. Did it work. A. did it fcuk.. honeslty, how with 160 'people' etc did they not notice the blade might clip...

  2. Re:No pretesting? by Moofie · · Score: 0, Redundant

    What do you think this was, dumbass? The first time you operate a piece of machinery, it's a test.

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    Why yes, I AM a rocket scientist!