Keenaviator Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 I'd like to see him thermal this! Awesome!!
rgmwa Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 I'd like to see him thermal this! Awesome!! Thermal? Two times `glide like a rock' still equals `glide like a rock'. That's why he went on to strap jets to it. Much better result! rgmwa
Keenaviator Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 Oh derr, do you think! Still don't know of too many rocks that can sustain a 4.5:1 glide. Yes, my comment re thermalling was tongue in cheek. It would have to be a pretty big and strong thermal for something with a (my estimated) best L/D at around 100 knots.
rgmwa Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 Still don't know of too many rocks that can sustain a 4.5:1 glide. Ever skipped any flat stones across the water? They have a pretty good glide ratio. Anyway I'm not knocking his suit or his achievements. He has done some amazing things with those rigid wing suits. Sorry if I came across a bit sarcastic. My comment was meant to be tongue in cheek too. rgmwa
Sapphire Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 Longer wings, streamlining, a small engine tied to his forehead and he could be a motor glider.
Guest Forgotten Password Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 Yes BUT motor gliders can't be registered with the RA-Aus so there goes that idea
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