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  1. autopilot

    Roadable aircrafr

    I have obtained a damaged Rr end of an ICP Savanah (seats rearward, no tail surfaces) to to do an initial fitment to the mighty boy. Will be using an ICP Ventura E wing (modified) for lift. It will be sometime before I get to fit it up as I the M Boy is still upside down waiting for me to finish...
  2. autopilot

    Flying cars

    Dan, my ultimate Roadie is exactly this technology! as in The Fifth Element and others. This is what every-one imagines and wants. I am no different. Until this is available, I will have to settle for the "Molt Taylor" concept (although I did not know it at the time). Yes, I have the land to TO...
  3. autopilot

    Still breathing!

    My kidney stone saga is almost over! (I think) tomorrow I go in and under to have the stent removed, all should be well from there. Thanks for all the support. Autopilot
  4. autopilot

    Flying cars

    Jedi, you need to get your imagination out of where-ever you've stuck it! Your idea of what a flying car/roadable aircraft, might be or not, be is extremely narrow and sees only past and present. Take your head out of where-ever you put it with your imagination and offer something helpful. Gee...
  5. autopilot

    Flying cars

    Sorry to put a wet blanket on this "car", but at 25MPH it will be a hindrance on the road and I don't see how it will fulfil the regulations to be road worthy, although it does seem to have a lot of "crumple-zone"! I may be missing something, but the majority of manufacturers of these "flying...
  6. autopilot

    Flying cars

    My project as either electric or gas is not intended to have a bank of batteries. The gross load limit for a Mighty Boy is 2000+lb (900kg)! An Ariel Atom is 1322lb (600Kg)! Still heavier than the Mighty boy (with nothing to remove) but similar to some Kei cars. It is not road-legal in all...
  7. autopilot

    Flying cars

    We are now at the same point that was arrived at on other threads on this topic. Everyone's idea is different. I f you want your project to go commercial, you're going to have to find your own backers. For this project (if you other peoples money), you best bet may be to approach the very...
  8. autopilot

    Flying cars

    Hiller flying platform. I'd hate to lean too far in any direction PS not roadable
  9. autopilot

    Flying cars

    Fundamentals of Design? You are absolutely correct, it didn't happen, this project is in process. DCA FLEEP. Project cancelled. No longer req'd. Developed for New Guinee war effort, rotary wing Jeep! FLEEP XV-8 Delta wing flexible aircraft ???? (Flying Jeep ?) 1960's project. This...
  10. autopilot

    Still breathing!

    Glad to hear you're not slowing down! Pops, I've broken a few bones myself, but not as many as some. Stay safe, stay well.
  11. autopilot

    Flying cars

    Is that a US or Aust. rule? Regardless, I will still meet my target MTOW, and Vs despite Dan's nay saying! Dan, airbag suspension works, engageable PTO's in many forms work, weight estimations are a standard procedure in aircraft design, my car is still a car until the appendage is added for...
  12. autopilot

    Still breathing!

    Saw the specialist today, going in on Wednesday for treatment. Expect all to go well.
  13. autopilot

    Flying cars

    Raytol, Dan Thomas. My Roadie does all that! I don't see the problems that Dan sees, they were simple engineering issues to be solved. My prop and wheels can be engaged, dis engaged at will (electric clutch/drive 2-5lb). My suspension is air operated independent fr & rr, retractable, 8" vertical...
  14. autopilot

    Still breathing!

    Had another scan on Monday, no change except it has now gone to 10mm (3/8")!!!! Probably rotated slightly. Some pain these two days, but not critical. Will wait now till I arrive back in Melbourne to investigate further, Probably going for the 'deep probe'.
  15. autopilot

    Flying cars

    What's the source, Photo Shop/Vapor Ware or Russia? Is that a competition number on the side?
  16. autopilot

    Oceangate Sub Construction Details and Implosion

    NB: Kids out of college don't cost much!
  17. autopilot

    Still breathing!

    Stones can definitely affect your ability to retain your licence, best if you don't have it entered into your medical history, and never mention it to anyone in Aviation authority!
  18. autopilot

    Roadable Builds

    Sorry, this was not a shot at the Authorities (this time). Whatever the rules are, they were there before the project started. The developers (possibly) either chose to ignore the rules/issues, thought they would solve them, or unrealistically expected an exemption, or just didn't care as they...
  19. autopilot

    Roadable Builds

    I am in full agreement with this, as a practical and commercial proposition. However many contributors here will disagree because it does not suit their rqmnt/vision. That's OK, I would still encourage them to build their vision, I feel that whether any of our builds actually get to market is...
  20. autopilot

    Roadable Builds

    Thanks, I wasn't sure. We have 3 levels of UL plus UL+Ethanol which put it about equal to the mid range UL (?)
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