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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. In My best Nelson voice: by chrispycreeme · · Score: 0, Troll

    HA HA!

  2. Point? by oasis3582 · · Score: 0, Troll

    Really, what is the point of this? Even if they had succeeded, it is not as if our Army would be in a frenzy to purchase these so their pilots can pedal their way to Iraq. I can see the point of the X-Prize competition, but this seems like reaching to me...

  3. Would have been better... by RU_Areo · · Score: 0, Troll

    if he got off the ground then crashed. Probably would have made them rethink the whole ridiculous idea. Dr. Vegas

  4. Lets assume... by rrkennedy · · Score: 0, Troll

    they actually get one to work in the future.

    What happens if your hamstring cramps with 10 M. of altitude?