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World Speed Record attempt
And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014 -
Would be amazing actually witness it for real, to see something move that fast.Originally posted by Mich the Tester View Post -
How about making one of these for now?Originally posted by kandr View PostWould be amazing actually witness it for real, to see something move that fast.

Perhaps that design could be made more aerodynamically efficient by containing the balloon inside the cardboard from a bog roll.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Now that the pope approves a condom would be better choice. It's Lighter and more aerodynamic due to the lube.Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostHow about making one of these for now?

Perhaps that design could be made more aerodynamically efficient by containing the balloon inside the cardboard from a bog roll.Comment
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Strap a Rocketdyne J-2 to the cardboard platform, that should eliminate your concerns regarding (lack of) performance.Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostHow about making one of these for now?

Perhaps that design could be made more aerodynamically efficient by containing the balloon inside the cardboard from a bog roll.
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I'm all for engineering endeavour but isn't trying to go fast on land a bit passé? The challenges of hypersonic flight are far more interesting IMO.Science isn't about why, it's about why not. You ask: why is so much of our science dangerous? I say: why not marry safe science if you love it so much. In fact, why not invent a special safety door that won't hit you in the butt on the way out, because you are fired. - Cave JohnsonComment
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A bit like tweed jackets; passé, but in a way, quite cool.Originally posted by gingerjedi View PostI'm all for engineering endeavour but isn't trying to go fast on land a bit passé?And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Forget about hypersonic, it's about time we got Warp drive workingOriginally posted by gingerjedi View PostI'm all for engineering endeavour but isn't trying to go fast on land a bit passé? The challenges of hypersonic flight are far more interesting IMO.Comment
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