DIY Jet almost flying [Archive]

flatlandpilot

01-06-2010, 11:38 AM

"realpitter" almost ready for launch:
http://www.wired.com/autopia/2010/01/diy-jet-almost-ready-to-fly/

mondo50m

01-06-2010, 01:05 PM

Looks nice!! My only question is, if it was at 80 to 100% of the power on the jet, how could he be holding it back with only his leg? That, to me, would not seem enough power to keep it aloft. SCARY!!!

Milt

PascalHaldenstein

01-08-2010, 10:12 AM

Perhaps they have some kind of afterburner like the big jet engines that will add another 50 lbs of thrust:D;)

Matt Olieman

01-08-2010, 10:43 AM

I want one!!!!!!!! :) :) :)

737NUT

01-08-2010, 10:49 AM

Looks nice!! My only question is, if it was at 80 to 100% of the power on the jet, how could he be holding it back with only his leg? That, to me, would not seem enough power to keep it aloft. SCARY!!!

Milt

What do you think the thrust raatio is on an airliner or any NON-miltary jet for that matter?? I suggest you not look as you may not fly, ever! :)) 240Lbs thrust for that small plane sounds right. Should be FAST!

flatlandpilot

01-08-2010, 11:14 AM

240Lbs thrust for that small plane sounds right. Should be FAST!

Maby this gives some clues about the speed:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dpr2w73QZyM&feature=related