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Gutpiler_Utahn
Joined: 04 Feb 2007
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Location: Orem, UT
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| Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 10:39 am Post subject: |
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| Now don't get me wrong. I'm a full believer that the way things are, it would be suicide to mass produce these things. I think that if somebody wanted to use one, they would have to go through some extensive training and not just what the manufacturer think is appropriate. Aside from that, I don't know how the FAA would work it out, but with enough push and shove, I think they would EVENTUALLY come up with something. :ne_nau: |
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orvis1
Joined: 06 Sep 2007
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| Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 12:17 pm Post subject: |
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| No more hiking to the secret spot, just blast down with your fishing gear that would be cool. |
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live2ride
Joined: 20 Jun 2005
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Location: Riding my bike
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| Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 12:31 pm Post subject: |
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| Where the hell would you carry all your stuff with this things....Oh I gues some passengers would have a larger trunk for all there junk! |
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Iceaxe
Joined: 07 Mar 2005
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Location: Local Bordello
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| Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 1:26 pm Post subject: |
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Richard Barron wrote: I can say with some confidence that the problem isn't one of technology, but of crowding the skies with untrained idiots moving at high speeds, carrying fuel on their backs.
And this differs from the motorcycle industry selling bullet bikes to idiots how?
The numbers for a Suzuki GSX1300R off the showroom floor......
1/4 mile: 10.02 seconds @ 143.7 mph
Top speed: 189.6 mph
Just sayin' safety is never a big issue where idiots are concerned.... and speaking of the FAA controlling the skies. I live near the point of the mountain hang gliding park.... and I'm pretty sure I watch those idiots violate several dozen rules every night.
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Jaxx
Joined: 16 Jan 2007
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| Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 3:10 pm Post subject: |
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| Plus, with all the people flying jet packs Youtube will have alot more cool videos to watch of cool crashes. |
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Iceaxe
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| Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 3:18 pm Post subject: |
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| :lol8: :lol8: :roflol: :lol8: :lol8: |
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orvis1
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| Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 3:32 pm Post subject: |
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live2ride wrote: Where the hell would you carry all your stuff with this things....Oh I gues some passengers would have a larger trunk for all there junk!
That is what bungee cords are for... |
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Sombeech
Joined: 09 Dec 2004
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Location: The Rubbish Bin
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| Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 4:52 pm Post subject: |
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Richard Barron wrote: but of crowding the skies with untrained idiots moving at high speeds, carrying fuel on their backs.
Like a flying Pinto. |
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Iceaxe
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| Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 5:32 pm Post subject: |
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sparker1
Joined: 31 Dec 2006
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Location: St. Petersburg, FL
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| Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 8:17 pm Post subject: |
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Richard Barron wrote: As a pilot, I can say with some confidence that the problem isn't one of technology, but of crowding the skies with untrained idiots moving at high speeds, carrying fuel on their backs. The FAA is still in charge of the skies, and there is no way they are going to let this happen. Too dangerous.
I guess no one is in charge of the highways...we let millions of idiots share the same roads, operating huge metal vehicles loaded with volatile fuel and killing 40,000 people per year in the U.S. alone. |
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