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by serpontaie
01 Oct 2008, 17:01
Forum: Civil aviation / General aviation
Topic: Here's one for ya! static powered aircraft?
Replies: 5
Views: 1666

Re: Here's one for ya! static powered aircraft?

jan_olieslagers wrote:ever wondered why it's called STATIC electricity?
No, not really :D
by serpontaie
29 Sep 2008, 16:42
Forum: Civil aviation / General aviation
Topic: Here's one for ya! static powered aircraft?
Replies: 5
Views: 1666

Re: Here's one for ya! static powered aircraft?

the power gained from this could be increased by adding little fiddly bits to rub against each other maybe???
by serpontaie
28 Sep 2008, 21:25
Forum: Civil aviation / General aviation
Topic: Opinions on this (fictional) aircraft please...
Replies: 16
Views: 4103

Re: Opinions on this (fictional) aircraft please...

jan_olieslagers wrote:PS quality spelling might inspire the quality of answers.
What did i blumming well spell wrong??? all i can see is sumin, tht just means something...(in yorkshire talk)
by serpontaie
27 Sep 2008, 23:51
Forum: Civil aviation / General aviation
Topic: A380 vs Dreamliner (787) vs Concorde
Replies: 2
Views: 1092

Re: A380 vs Dreamliner (787) vs Concorde

haflinger wrote:You can hardly compare these aircrafts, they are designed for different missions, different purposes.
no matter, just what do you think is best at its job then...
by serpontaie
27 Sep 2008, 23:32
Forum: Civil aviation / General aviation
Topic: A380 vs Dreamliner (787) vs Concorde
Replies: 2
Views: 1092

A380 vs Dreamliner (787) vs Concorde

This is almost like a poll...

anyway if you feel like it post which aircraft is the best in each of the following departments:

looks,
cost effectiveness,
eco-friendliness,
passenger comfort,
eccentricity,
experience to remember
and overall brilliance...
by serpontaie
27 Sep 2008, 23:14
Forum: Civil aviation / General aviation
Topic: Here's one for ya! static powered aircraft?
Replies: 5
Views: 1666

Here's one for ya! static powered aircraft?

hey im an interesting bloke who writes about curious things, i wrote the 6 engine human powered aircraft thread!

Anyway, imagine an ultralight powered by the static electricity that is created by friction during flight. Im no expert with electricity OR friction but what i do know is that air ...
by serpontaie
27 Sep 2008, 23:06
Forum: Civil aviation / General aviation
Topic: Opinions on this (fictional) aircraft please...
Replies: 16
Views: 4103

Re: Opinions on this (fictional) aircraft please...

keep the ideas coming guys! I dont know about u lot but i reckon both human powered and solar powered aircraft could be a hit in the future :!:
by serpontaie
25 Sep 2008, 22:24
Forum: Civil aviation / General aviation
Topic: Opinions on this (fictional) aircraft please...
Replies: 16
Views: 4103

Opinions on this (fictional) aircraft please...

My first thread; go easy :?

Anyway here goes,
Imagine a 6 engined pedal powered aircraft where 1 person sits in a pod under each propeller. They all power the beast which is roughly 55ft long with a wingspan of approximately 70ft! Made from Carbon Fibres and composites over a Plastic/carbon fibre ...