Buy an Airplane Harness - Get Flying Now

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The discussion revolves around the excitement and risks associated with ultralight aircraft and similar flying devices. Participants express a mix of admiration and concern for the safety of such stunts, particularly highlighting the importance of safety harnesses. There is a general consensus that while flying can be thrilling, it also poses significant dangers, with some participants preferring to stay grounded. The conversation touches on different types of flying devices, including jet versions and wings designed by Yves Rossy, with some expressing a desire for more stability and wing surface. The topic also briefly addresses licensing requirements for ultralight aircraft, noting that regulations vary by country. Overall, the thread captures a blend of enthusiasm for aviation and caution regarding safety.
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I want one :smile:
 
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I wonder what its classed as, ultra-light? At first I was laughing as he put on the safty harness, thinking it would never save his life. But now I see it was to keep him in the plane{faints} with his dare devil stunts.
Wolly, you can have it, I'm staying on the ground for this one. I must admit, if I were 30 years younger, I might enjoy such a toy.
 
hypatia said:
I wonder what its classed as, ultra-light? At first I was laughing as he put on the safty harness, thinking it would never save his life. But now I see it was to keep him in the plane{faints} with his dare devil stunts.
Wolly, you can have it, I'm staying on the ground for this one. I must admit, if I were 30 years younger, I might enjoy such a toy.

Fiddle sticks, i bet once aloft you would forget everything bar flying.:smile:
 
wolram said:
Fiddle sticks, i bet once aloft you would forget everything bar flying.:smile:
Yeah, I'd forget everything because I would have passed out.
 
wolram said:


I want one
Well, I'm impressed. It seemed quite stable. Personally, I'd like a little more wing surface.


I also notice at least two other ready for take off.


I'd prefer the Jet-man's (Yves Rossy) wings though. :biggrin:
 
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Personally, I like living. Somone also made a Jet version...:rolleyes:


Can we say death trap?
 
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Your title misled me about the topic. All pilots 'strap on' their aeroplane. As I've said before, you don't fly a plane; you wear it. This thing is pretty cool, but there's a jet version that Cyrus mentioned, as well as one that's essentially a jet version without the aeroplane as referenced by Ivan and Astro. What it comes down to is that anything that gets you off of the ground is good (well, not landmines...).
 
Danger said:
Your title misled me about the topic. All pilots 'strap on' their aeroplane. As I've said before, you don't fly a plane; you wear it. This thing is pretty cool, but there's a jet version that Cyrus mentioned, as well as one that's essentially a jet version without the aeroplane as referenced by Ivan and Astro. What it comes down to is that anything that gets you off of the ground is good (well, not landmines...).


Or Kangaroos, would you need a twin rating for such a thing?
 
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Evo said:
Yeah, I'd forget everything because I would have passed out.


Nah, you must have nerves of steel just to get out of bed in the morning. :smile:
 
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I don't have a problem with ultralights, but this thing seems as if a wing could snap off when he did those aerobatics.
 
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wolram said:
Or Kangaroos, would you need a twin rating for such a thing?

For a kangaroo? :confused:

Every country has their own laws regarding licensing. I don't even know if there is such a thing as a multi-engine rating for ultralights.
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
I'm thinking Jet-man wings

Plus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVrlA3-f29g&eurl=
Yeah - that's the dude. I'd do that in a heartbeat! :biggrin:

I thought about that this afternoon while flying from NY to ATL. I was just imagining diving through some of those high cumulonimbus clouds. :-p

I need to do some high altitude skydiving. :-p:-p
 
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Astronuc said:
Yeah - that's the dude. I'd do that in a heartbeat! :biggrin:

But what about the second video? Are you ready for take-offs and landings?

I was just imagining diving through some of those high cumulonimbus clouds. :-p

These are the adventures of Supernuc!
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
But what about the second video? Are you ready for take-offs and landings?
Reminds me of Robocop! :smile:

But he (Jean-Yves Blondeau) should not be on the sidewalk. He should be on the street - with the traffic. :biggrin:
 

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