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Steveinatlanta 02-14-2007 08:46 AM

The Evolution Of Jack Olsen's Wing
 
My apologies to Mr. Olsen - It's the only thing I could think of to call this...


http://jet-man.com/playervideo.swf?video=jetman2007.flv

They told me when I was a kid we would have flying cars by now. I want my flying car.

Jim Richards 02-14-2007 08:54 AM

That might be useful at Watkins Glen. :)

Chuck Moreland 02-14-2007 10:10 AM

Wow! But is he Daedalus or Icarus?

threegunner 02-14-2007 10:25 AM

MARVELOUS!!!
Thank you for sharing.

masraum 02-14-2007 10:56 AM

THat's awesome!

Jon Merck 02-14-2007 11:17 AM

That's just crazy!

Hoffmanmotors 02-14-2007 11:55 AM

Real life rocketeer!

Tsunamiboy 02-14-2007 12:19 PM

Once again German engineering puts man in the fast lane!!!

herman maire 02-14-2007 02:57 PM

Awsome video.... talk about living life to the ultimate :D

I've been at that airway in Bex, Switzerland and driving by it so times it brings back a ton of memories. I would sign up for a ride in a heart beat.

How much to you guys figure one of these would sell for??? $100,000 ???
where would one find these little turbine motors??

steve911 02-14-2007 04:09 PM

Holy Flash Gordon, Batman!

DARISC 02-14-2007 05:39 PM

HOFCUKINGLYCOWWOW!!! Thanks!!! - what's the great full screen videa format that this is in (I'm not a geek, only respect and admire them)?

Saw this guy on TV a while back - if memory serves an English Channel crossing maybe or future plans to do so?

Must make hang gliding/skydiving seem like riding a merry-go-round ride in comparison.

smestas 02-14-2007 05:51 PM

Talk about a cool toy!

thinkfloyd14 02-14-2007 05:52 PM

What does this have to do with 911's

artplumber 02-14-2007 07:27 PM

Don't want to rain on any parades, but I believe this video has been debunked. There was a thread about the vid on OT some time ago.

They do make model jet motors for RC planes and such....

kstar 02-14-2007 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by artplumber
Don't want to rain on any parades, but I believe this video has been debunked. There was a thread about the vid on OT some time ago.

They do make model jet motors for RC planes and such....

It's very real.

Google is your friend; search "Yves Rossy"

Best,

Kurt

Rob Channell 02-15-2007 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by herman maire
....where would one find these little turbine motors??
They look kinda like these..... http://www.jetcatusa.com/

Check out the P200 model. only 45 lbs of thrust. I guess 4 of them and a wing would work alright.

Don't hurt yourself.:D


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