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Yep 199.92mph for the lynx 267mph for the weird thing. -
A Helicopter with wings? Not quite Cricket!!
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The G-Lynx reached 249mph, I've got it on a poster.Originally posted by fragglerock View Post
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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Isn't that what used to be called an auto-gyro? They had those back in the 30s.Comment
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No, an autogyro doesn't power the rotor blades so you need forward motion to get lift.Originally posted by pacharan View PostScience 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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I thought that was more like it.Originally posted by gingerjedi View PostThe G-Lynx reached 249mph, I've got it on a poster.Comment
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I've just applied for a patent, before anyone else thinks of it, to change the rotors on the wings to jet engines.
Feist - 1234. One camera, one take, no editing. Superb. How they did it
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They're not as efficient as turboprops at lower speeds and altitudes.Originally posted by PAH View PostI've just applied for a patent, before anyone else thinks of it, to change the rotors on the wings to jet engines.
But hey, Jet A1 is cheap enough...Comment
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Surely STOL is cheaper and safer.
"A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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Wow, impressive control there.Originally posted by Paddy View PostSurely STOL is cheaper and safer.
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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