Australian-Built Hoverbike Prepares For Takeoff 200
Zothecula writes "Adventurous motorcyclists might be familiar with the thrill of getting airborne at the top of a rise, but the Hoverbike is set to take catching some air to a whole new level. With a 1170 cc 4-stroke engine delivering 80 kW driving two ducted propellers, the inventor of the Hoverbike, Chris Malloy, says with its high thrust to weight ratio, the Hoverbike should be able to reach an estimated height of more than 10,000 feet and reach an indicated airspeed of 150 knots (278 km/h or 173 mph). At the moment these are only theoretical figures as the Hoverbike hasn't been put through its paces yet, but Malloy has constructed a prototype Hoverbike and plans to conduct real world flight tests in a couple of months."
Re:Breaking (Score:3, Funny)
How exactly to they expect this thing to stop?
I see this scenario playing out:
1. Guy goes too fast on hoverbike
2. Kid runs after ball, runs in front of bike, then realizes the guy is riding at least 50 ft above him, then he gets his ball
3. Bike makes no attempts to stop since it is far above the boy on the street
4. Bike passes kid harmlessly remaining upright and under control
5. Kid looks at oncoming car in horror
6. Mel Gibson runs over kid and yells, "You Abo scum will not grow up to sleep with me wife!
FIFY
Aaah.... (Score:4, Funny)
So there's my flying car. About damned time.
Re:Breaking (Score:5, Funny)
Why are you flying so low you can hit a kid anyway?
The kid is playing hover ball with his jet pack you insensitive clod.