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Title: Truly unbelievable design!
Post by: Debs. on 18 July 2010, 09:11:49
Four helicopters and a tanker of helium; Hmmmm! ::)

I know; we`ll make..... :o

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=c64_1279412306
Title: Re: Truly unbelievable design!
Post by: Simon72 on 18 July 2010, 09:22:20
You couldn't see that coming, lol

What ever made the YANKS think of doing that???
Title: Re: Truly unbelievable design!
Post by: hercules on 18 July 2010, 09:27:15
what a set a cabbages ;D
Title: Re: Truly unbelievable design!
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 18 July 2010, 10:21:32
The inevitable result of when both hope and expectation override logic. :( :(

(LiveLeak rocks 8-) :y :y)
Title: Re: Truly unbelievable design!
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 18 July 2010, 11:47:20
Only in America.. :) :-* :-*
Title: Re: Truly unbelievable design!
Post by: tunnie on 18 July 2010, 11:47:30
American engineering is not one of their strong points  ;D
Title: Re: Truly unbelievable design!
Post by: Mysteryman on 18 July 2010, 11:56:29
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American engineering is not one of their strong points  ;D


On the contrary, they are exceptionally good at engineering killing machines.
Title: Re: Truly unbelievable design!
Post by: Nickbat on 18 July 2010, 12:01:30
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American engineering is not one of their strong points  ;D

I beg to differ:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-10676791
 :y
Title: Re: Truly unbelievable design!
Post by: tunnie on 18 July 2010, 12:25:08
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American engineering is not one of their strong points  ;D

I beg to differ:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-10676791
 :y

Only half a decade behind schedule...
Title: Re: Truly unbelievable design!
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 18 July 2010, 13:16:20
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American engineering is not one of their strong points  ;D

I beg to differ:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-10676791
 :y


That was quite an impressive stop 8-)  The wing design is quite beautiful (to me at any rate) :-* :-* :y
Title: Re: Truly unbelievable design!
Post by: Kevin Wood on 18 July 2010, 14:12:54
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That was quite an impressive stop 8-)  The wing design is quite beautiful (to me at any rate) :-* :-* :y

Perhaps you should acquaint yourself with the Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus. :-*

(http://assets3.indy.com/photos/18605/default.jpg)

As recommended by Pierce Brosnan.  8-) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTj9oanYRF0

Although I find his method of instruction somewhat unorthodox (and impossible, unless you remove the rear instrument panel and unstrap your 4 point harness :o).  ;)

Kevin
Title: Re: Truly unbelievable design!
Post by: dbug on 18 July 2010, 14:13:24
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American engineering is not one of their strong points  ;D

Guess thats one of their better engineering efforts  :)
Title: Re: Truly unbelievable design!
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 18 July 2010, 14:21:58
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That was quite an impressive stop 8-)  The wing design is quite beautiful (to me at any rate) :-* :-* :y

Perhaps you should acquaint yourself with the Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus. :-*

http://assets3.indy.com/photos/18605/default.jpg

As recommended by Pierce Brosnan.  8-) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTj9oanYRF0

Although I find his method of instruction somewhat unorthodox (and impossible, unless you remove the rear instrument panel and unstrap your 4 point harness :o).  ;)

Kevin


What a graceful machine  :-* - I can see why you find the allure of gliding so compelling. 8-) 8-) :y
Title: Re: Truly unbelievable design!
Post by: Nickbat on 18 July 2010, 14:29:36
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American engineering is not one of their strong points  ;D

I beg to differ:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-10676791
 :y

Only half a decade behind schedule...

2 and a half years behind actually. But that's not unusual for aerospace projects.
Title: Re: Truly unbelievable design!
Post by: Debs. on 18 July 2010, 14:30:10
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Perhaps you should acquaint yourself with the Schempp-Hirth Duo Discuss. :-*

 :o OMG!.........there`s no engine! ;D

 
::).... :P.... ;)
Title: Re: Truly unbelievable design!
Post by: PhilRich on 18 July 2010, 15:46:01
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Four helicopters and a tanker of helium; Hmmmm! ::)

I know; we`ll make..... :o

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=c64_1279412306






Oops, someones torque wrench needs recalibrating? :o
It's sad that someone died testing this 'termination' though :(
Title: Re: Truly unbelievable design!
Post by: Kevin Wood on 18 July 2010, 16:37:01
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Perhaps you should acquaint yourself with the Schempp-Hirth Duo Discuss. :-*

::).... :P.... ;)
:o OMG!.........there`s no engine! ;D

Just for you...

(http://www.airliners.net/photo/Schempp-Hirth-Duo-Discus/1741739/L/&sid=c313b05b6f74d52a234d619f6c71db6a)

Kevin
Title: Re: Truly unbelievable design!
Post by: Debs. on 18 July 2010, 17:17:01
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Just for you...

(http://www.airliners.net/photo/Schempp-Hirth-Duo-Discus/1741739/L/&sid=c313b05b6f74d52a234d619f6c71db6a)

 :yAhhh...that`s better; my engine failure-o-meter could deal with a motor glider.
I had a fly of Rutan`s Solitaire motorglider (many years ago) and did enjoy it; but, I lacked the soaring skills to make for a long, truly-relaxing 'engine retracted' flight. ;)
Title: Re: Truly unbelievable design!
Post by: plym ian on 18 July 2010, 18:42:04
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Four helicopters and a tanker of helium; Hmmmm! ::)

I know; we`ll make..... :o

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=c64_1279412306
blimey thats about as aero dynamic as a brick :) Looks like something my 5 year old would have drawn on a bit of paper with a crayon :)
Title: Re: Truly unbelievable design!
Post by: jerry on 18 July 2010, 22:42:18
remind me again, how many million dollars did they put into that-but they couldnt figure out beforehand that the "aloominum "framework wouldnt be strong enough for the 4 (well 4 half) helicopters? Also, is it me, but I thought that the tail blades were essential for stability on helicopters? Main thing is that someone lost their life testing it :(
Title: Re: Truly unbelievable design!
Post by: pedroMV6 on 18 July 2010, 22:50:50
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American engineering is not one of their strong points  ;D

I beg to differ:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-10676791
 :y

Only half a decade behind schedule...

But how far behind schedule is the Eurofighter?