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  1. Martin W

    Crashes in the News - Thread

    . Older video from 2011 Bell 47 helicopter destroys itself on the ground. First minute shows it .... last 10 minutes is mostly the investigation paperwork. "Passenger" in the helicopter claimed to be an experienced pilot but was lying. . .
  2. Martin W

    Engine debate and choices?

    . YES to what Dan said post in # 6 . But the real problem has never been about engine selection. It has always been the lack of money Spend a couple of months doing some extra jobs , bring in some new cash . cut down on frivolous spending , sell stuff you no longer need. Most people would...
  3. Martin W

    Rocket-powered ultralight (self-launching glider)?

    The most powerful rockets on earth are steam rockets (also mentioned by ElEsido) Pressure vessel full of water heated to 500 degrees ... does not produce steam pressure because there is no air in the vessel .... then pull the plug and instantly the water turns to volatile steam with tremendous...
  4. Martin W

    Crashes in the News - Thread

    Texas skydiving instructor dies after parachute fails to open - CNN
  5. Martin W

    Eviation Alice

    . Clermont Capital is a major investor ... they have a decent track record in various undertakings ... they are similar to folks like Bill Gates in wanting to help 3rd world countries pull out of hunger and poor education and disease. I have read extensively on their ideals ... one of which is...
  6. Martin W

    Eviation Alice

    Good point. .
  7. Martin W

    Eviation Alice

    I am no expert on wing area but those do not look like they have a much surface for an aircraft of that size
  8. Martin W

    The dumbest thing I've heard in a while-- aviation edition.

    Do they use road salt in the UK ? I don't think so. .
  9. Martin W

    The dumbest thing I've heard in a while-- aviation edition.

    Probably not related to topic but overall the right side of a vehicle sees much more water , silt , dirt , salt etc than the left side because slight crown on the street which drains everything to the right ... even after nearly everything dries up water will still be in the gutter area, Cars...
  10. Martin W

    Eviation Alice

    . Ideas like this are often predicated on the belief that there is something magical about electric power and battery power. There is not. Electric (anything) has its time and place in the world and is second to none in most cases ..... for example laptop batteries as adapted to powertools...
  11. Martin W

    Eviation Alice

    . Probably some of the board want to immediately go into production ... and others say wait until the prototype is proven and all the bugs worked out. Typical of many situations where inventor and financier each look through separate lenses. Could also be that Omer has realized the aircraft...
  12. Martin W

    Crashes in the News - Thread

    So true .... interruption of routine ... distractions during pre-flight .... mechanics interrupted while deep into a repair .... have been the cause of many mishaps. .
  13. Martin W

    Crashes in the News - Thread

    . There was a store that filled a very large glass jar with jelly beans and placed it on the front counter They were giving away a big prize to anyone who could come up with the best estimate of how many beans it contained. Some kid rummaged around and found an identical jar ... then used...
  14. Martin W

    Crashes in the News - Thread

    I have been told that during Navy landings they go full throttle at the last moment in case they do not hook the cable . .
  15. Martin W

    Eviation Alice

    Thanks N804RV .... I hope they succeed too ..... I am a fan of inventors , entrepreneurs , and guys who come up with new ideas ...... even if they fail I applaud them for trying something brave and new. But red flags of caution pop up when someone claims extraordinary things .... things that...
  16. Martin W

    The Gigantic Martin Mars

    Rest of the story .... after the passengers were unloaded a fresh crew were to come on board ... it was a quick turnaround flight and the engines were left running .... as the two fresh pilots walked up to the plane they spotted the puddle by the back wheel ... walked over to it ... looked up...
  17. Martin W

    The Gigantic Martin Mars

    blane.c .... reminds me of the only DC3's still used for passenger flight .... Buffalo Airlines in the far north .... (Ice Pilots) .... Buffalo Joe says getting 100LL is becoming difficult . Bit of trivia ... I have family in Hay River N.W.T and on a holiday there (1990's) I would set up a...
  18. Martin W

    The Gigantic Martin Mars

    Kyle Boatright .... this is pure speculation on my part .... if the current Mars owner was to donate a plane to a museum or non profit they can often get a very large tax receipt that eventually has more value than selling it for cash. I think when the Philippine Mars deal unraveled part of the...
  19. Martin W

    Eviation Alice

    You are exactly right. I witnessed that first hand (winter 1990's) when Al Gore Came to a university in Regina Canada to promote his global warming agenda and movie. --- his fee was $100,000 up front plus expenses --- Demanded 5-star hotel suites for him and his entourage --- demanded 5...
  20. Martin W

    Eviation Alice

    Exactly right .... and the article says the 8,200 pound batteries have to be changed every 2 years Company owner (who claims 40% savings) said he hopes to access the proposed wind farm off Martha's Vineyard .... many folks consider windmills "free power" from the wind ...... but first of all I...
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