Thats very cool Ben, the music is soo good with the intensity of that first flight. Congratulations on getting it to the UK. I see this video is from 13 years ago I would love to see what you are doing now!
Doesn't need a gyro, the counter-rotation of the two blades keep it stable, the orginal Hiller Flying Platform (or the VZ-1 Pawnee) was tested to a height of 32 feet but was said to have had an operation ceiling of several hundred feet....on paper.
Hillier suggested that they get at least 25% of their lift from the flared entry to the duct. There is a very small radius to you duct intake so perhaps you are missing out on a lot of the available lift.
The funny thing is that it did work back then. The only reason they didn't go with it is the danger aspect of it. Think about it. One fan means low stability but high maneuverability, doesn't sound like a good mix.
Actually if this is based on the Hiller flying platform the counter rotating props would give the gyro affect. Actually the one built and tested in 1955 was very stable and had a fairly good ability at higher altitudes. Its possible that the problem here is horsepower.
Our army looked into using this (back in the 60's?maybe date unknown) for snipers and recon, BUT the problem with there was no way to make it stop spinning when you let go of the controls to shoot and was too loud, you were spotted as soon as you popped over a hill or ridge. The idea was set aside and never looked at again (or was it).... No no it wasn't sorry.
It's flying on ground effects , and it looks like the CG is too high with a standing pilot. I wonder how it likes water. I applaud the effort and ingenuity, but I can't think of anything I could do with it besides float around the lawn, if it mowed grass.......
Amazing flying platform Ben!
Thats very cool Ben, the music is soo good with the intensity of that first flight. Congratulations on getting it to the UK. I see this video is from 13 years ago I would love to see what you are doing now!
it flys cos someone built it
good to see your efforts yeah none negative people we need people like this dude without them we would be nothing
outstanding! a real pioneer!
fricken awsome set up.
Doesn't need a gyro, the counter-rotation of the two blades keep it stable, the orginal Hiller Flying Platform (or the VZ-1 Pawnee) was tested to a height of 32 feet but was said to have had an operation ceiling of several hundred feet....on paper.
Hillier suggested that they get at least 25% of their lift from the flared entry to the duct. There is a very small radius to you duct intake so perhaps you are missing out on a lot of the available lift.
ive got a few ideas of my own that would create a stabelizer and more but i like the idea
Dan
The funny thing is that it did work back then. The only reason they didn't go with it is the danger aspect of it. Think about it. One fan means low stability but high maneuverability, doesn't sound like a good mix.
Hey I live in SA, I gotta see this thing! I didn't think it was real at first, but that is incredible.
Ahhhh all i know is that it must be awesome to fly in it =D
Actually if this is based on the Hiller flying platform the counter rotating props would give the gyro affect. Actually the one built and tested in 1955 was very stable and had a fairly good ability at higher altitudes. Its possible that the problem here is horsepower.
I like the music, could you please tell me what it is ?
yeah, 40% of the lift is from the large radius on the duct intake
Our army looked into using this (back in the 60's?maybe date unknown) for snipers and recon, BUT the problem with there was no way to make it stop spinning when you let go of the controls to shoot and was too loud, you were spotted as soon as you popped over a hill or ridge. The idea was set aside and never looked at again (or was it).... No no it wasn't sorry.
@HattAttack
My office too. i know what you mean.
Song from The Lovely Bones?
if he had a gyro in it it would prably help but add alot of extra wieght
ufo!
@HattAttack that was also my office
ROFLCOPTER
how high can it go and how long can it last for
To stabilize two segawai gyro maybe could help
how this technology work? what kind of engne is it? very nic..
test water
Don't slip!
who built that? and any thoughts of worldwide manufacture?
Sweeet
You're a brave man!
I'm surprised it can lift your testicles, let alone your self.
Did they ever shrink back to normal size LOL?
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK that, if you have to put your feet anywhere NEAR the blades to get in then you're crazy.
It's flying on ground effects , and it looks like the CG is too high with a standing pilot. I wonder how it likes water. I applaud the effort and ingenuity, but I can't think of anything I could do with it besides float around the lawn, if it mowed grass.......
What a waste time.. Why reinvent crap from the 50's that never worked, nor will ever work.. Should of built something original...
This is a totally unsafe peace of crap!!!!