Litespeed

True but might have to trailer it to a very close airfield, then fly in. But bugger it, I volunteer.

Love that Cri Cri. But the range would suck for about 15 minutes.

I would go big enough to fly. But he has a much bigger market and charges just as much.

Bex You quote cars but bikes jap crap. Not a chance. But did like the vfr if someone else owned it. And yes us BMW riders (wing nuts) are a breed apart. Remember the alpine rally and seeing dicks on trailies riding through tents at 2am pissed. lucky no one died. But loved leaving in morning at speed on the BMW and catching the cookies on the dirt. Poor mates on ducks shitting themselves at 20kms/hr. That's after they got them started. Stones green steam and a good herbal smoke, great times. The LeMans had crap switch blocks that would make Lord Lucas prince of darkness proud. Replaced with Yamaha stuff. Plus Laverda bars and a duck 860 seat and BMW headlight. The original seat was like a plank of wood.

Very nice. But what if someone made a all metal rc aircraft that is just like the real one- you know solid rivets, no fake stuff, no balsa and all parts made like a real full size? I present the 40% scale Beaver check this puppy out.....................pure magic http://www.mhm-scale-aircraft.com/menue03.php?search=F0 Watch the full photo sequence. lovely.

I only have five words to say to you motorcycle Philistines..................... Bavarian Motor Works (R100CS) and Moto Guzzi (Lemans). They are real bikes for grown men, both had over 200,000 kms when I sold them and both would leave a Dramah or any other similar period Ducati for dead. That is assuming the Duck lasted past the first corner. My mates had em and they were a great way to make money for the dealer/mechanic. At 40k they were tired and about to spit large bits on the road. Same with the 500-600 Pantahs. I rode lots of ducks but could always beat em on the BMW or the Guzzi. Both the Guzzi and BMW were pushrod but still revved harder and only needed valve guides and clutch replacement after 120,000 k. That was three rebuilds on the duck if the owner was real lucky. And Gowanloch made a fortune fixing the ducks- enough to retire to Italy. I even had a Pantah 600 with 9k on it after a rebuild go bang big time halfway through a bend. Total destruction of the engine/box. Bastard thing tried to kill me. Modern Ducks are far better but still a money sink at the workshop. Financial masochists run old ducatis Real Masochists ride Moto Guzzi Lemans Cruising the Snowy mountains Hwy at 170 with missus on back and loaded with gear was the forte of the r100cs, and leaving the pussies on Ducks and Hondas behind, then flogging when you get to Brown Mountain= Priceless.

Poor bugger should get a OBE and a Distinguished Service Medal for services to Manhood.

Are there other aircraft than Cessna? Nah, everything else is a winged antigravity device.

It truly is hard to reinvent some things completely. A wheel is still a round thing (generally). A piston engine, still has pistons- just some are weirder than some from our modern view. It is what we are used to. The big gains are as Pylon stated materials used or by computers allowing far more accurate combustion. But keep in mind the search for a better mousetrap has had many candidates and the old style is still the best.

Very sad irrespective of the circumstances, whether by accident or intent. We should not rush to judgement though- we were not there nor do we actually have a full account of the details. My thoughts to the family, especially the wife who was distraught. IF it is by intent, a good reminder that we can all suffer from our personal "Black Dog" or other insufferable medical or personal circumstances. It is important though that we do not judge him, as we do not know his personal circumstances. If anyone feels they are at risk for any reason- please seek help. Whether it be a family member, a friend, a medical professional or Life Line. Some may find it far easier to talk to some one who they do not know- this is completely natural. May everyone fly safely and look after yourself. Phil AKA Litespeed

A fool and his money is easily parted

Well if that is like the "Skycrapper" it does not bode well. Does that also mean it will be massively overpriced, very late and unloved?

Yes, that is a really weird yoke cum stick. Maybe called a "stoke"

ME I am around the 75kg and 5 foot 8inches. Not underfeed

Or it might be Intercourse Heights. See ya Iseby Pissanofsky

NAh, Bobbin Head is next to Rooty Hill

If it is correct that we only need a month off after a stroke and no requirement of a medical sign off, I would be astounded. If so this needs to change but that can still be done in the current system of drivers licence medical. That would be a glaring ommision also in the drivers system not just flying.

Yes FT, Where are you on this? I have many years experience two wheel flying with BMW Bikes are they are fantastic. Extreme quality compared to anything on two wheels. If you keep fresh oil and fuel then almost impossible to break. A terrific engine and probably the best engine in the world reliability wise for conversion to aircraft duty. Remember the BMW logo (roundel) is a spinning prop against a blue sky. They started making aero engines first.

I hope you wore protection

Nah Mate, In the states Boot(y) means a anatomical part, hence booty call. So anyone calling you from the boot will be asking you to call emergency services and a proctologist:whisper:

Not a thing, it is so good I have invited Bronwyn Bishop to go for a spin

makes me feel like a spring chicken. Not a grey hair in sight and I bet both his kidneys still work, and his liver.

Not only that Kaz, He had the front wheel in the air, with the rears down at one stage. So that would class as street racing and a big fine/confiscation here in the Convict state

That is a good point about wing area, but we may find this is actually a bit of a special case due to design. Considerable lift would be present from the shape of the body in this particular design. The ducted area should be providing some lift as well, a bit like a box wing planform. The upper and lower surfaces of the duct area act like wings. This is discussed a little on the website. I do not know if the Stall speed is a real world one or from the normal method of calculating by wing area. But for our purposes and rules it could be a great little homebuild. Pity the site has no prices for the kit. As a side: I have used one of the photo's from his site for my picci. No that is not me but cameras crack when taking my photo.

I know here in the convict state (NSW) that they take the whole medical pretty serious for a drivers licence. I know some will say its a joke but experience tells me otherwise. If you call a ambulance and are in a car at the time (as driver or suspected driver) then your licence is immediately tagged as non current due to medical issues and it is a big deal getting it back. It could be for any reason that is not accident related and you are off the road. And must pay to see a specialist as provided by the government. It costs a lot and takes a long time, pretty much the same as seeing a DAME. This has happened to a friend for his diabetes and also for a mild heart attack. But could also be for chest pain from heart burn, food poisoning or any thing else.