dantheman Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Thought we needed a proper searchable thread on this event, the official site is: http://skycarexpedition.com/ with info also on http://parajet.com/ Simon has invited Paramotorclub members to Dunsfold on Weds to see the take off (see THIS thread) Weather is looking good so far, fingers crossed Latest pics are below, with a new BBC video clip >>>here<<< Quote
frazer1981 Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Its great to finally see some video of it flying! It looks like it could be shaky if you get gusts whilst landing though?!! Quote
pegasus1 Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Looks like a great deal of fun! How is it classified and if you are running late in that 'orrible stop/start traffic, can you use the hard shoulder for a runway??? Quote
t_andrews Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 (edited) Looks like they're limiting who can see this footage Been getting "This content doesn't seem to be working. Try again later" all day. Edit: seems the office didn't want me goofing off at work... filters and all that. Short clip, I look forward to seeing more of it. Bonus: driving a quad when landing off camber (beach footage @ 0:48 ). Edited January 13, 2009 by Guest Quote
Malcs Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Just saw it on my local BBC news here too but looked for a link to watch again and they still have yesterday's news as the latest edition! Quote
Guest Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 whats the purpose of this with the buggy? is it an advertising thing or? Quote
pete_b Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 whats the purpose of this with the buggy? is it an advertising thing or? Its real if you want one you can pre order now approx £50,000 Pete b Quote
Guest Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 i know it is real what i was meanin is what is the purpose of this ride drive fly what there doing? wouldnt be so bad if the buggy was a car and useable to the normal people. is this not possible with any motor stick a big enough fan on the back with a big enough wing couple of tweaks here and there and ya got the same thing. so i cant see the thrill with it myself. Quote
Guest Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Looks like they're limiting who can see this footage Been getting "This content doesn't seem to be working. Try again later" all day. Edit: seems the office didn't want me goofing off at work... filters and all that. Short clip, I look forward to seeing more of it. Bonus: driving a quad when landing off camber (beach footage @ 0:48). Try this link http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7826330.stm Quote
outkast Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 They plan to drive the buggy over some fairly rough terrain and fly the bits they cant drive, I think thats why they chose a vehicle that has some off road capability Quote
Guest Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 i see what i am wonderin is what is the purpose? is it advertisin it or charity or just they are bored? Quote
dantheman Posted January 13, 2009 Author Posted January 13, 2009 It's an adventure, it's fun, its mixing driving and flying while promoting what looks like a really cool product launch. The Parajet Skycar is the first, two seater, high performance, road legal, bio-fuelled flying car; capable of providing rally car performance on and off road, and light aircraft performance after just a few minutes of wing preparation. What more do you want ? Quote
pete_b Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 i see what i am wonderin is what is the purpose? is it advertisin it or charity or just they are bored? What is the purpose of flying paramotors you take off and land in the same place. What is the purpose of drinking beer you just pee it out next day. What is the purpose of eating nuts they don't digest they just go through you. What is the purpose of living if you do not have kids to carry on the human race. What is the purpose of????? Pete b Quote
Guest Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 ok so they just doin it for fun ok i didnt know if it was for advertisin purposes or other? that was all Quote
t_andrews Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 I think they are doing it because they can and they want to. Like all those things just mentioned that make us smile and feel alive. Quote
Guest Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 see i was just curious if it was for sponsorship or somethin that was all Quote
pegasus1 Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 There is quite an impressive list of sponsors for this expedition including Ethanol Ventures, Future Capital Partners and C. Hoare & Co ( the bank) to name but a few. They are raising money for a charity called Alive and Kicking which makes leather footballs, volleyballs and netballs in disadvantaged areas of Africa. The charity create employment and all the balls carry a HIV/AIDS, malaria or TB message. They also come with preventive health materials so that teachers and coaches can use sport to tell youngsters about health risks. The balls are repairable, affordable and bring fun into the lives of poor children in communities across Africa. Aside from that worthwhile cause I believe they are out to simply have an adventure - boys with a toy!! Quote
Guest Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 Dan, which beach is that in the opening flying shots? Quote
dantheman Posted January 15, 2009 Author Posted January 15, 2009 Well according to Stuart, the CAA have yet to issue the experimental aircraft license so I don't think it's a UK beach......... Quote
Guest Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 Better not be... flying unregistered aircraft, etc. I gather the CAA have been inquiring. Quote
bathboy Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 Dan, which beach is that in the opening flying shots? My guess is one in South Wales. Pendine, Pembrey or? Cheers Paul Quote
huffhuff Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 Yep, looks like wales to me. Can't put my finger n where but sure seems familiar. Quote
huffhuff Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 ok so they just doin it for fun ok i didnt know if it was for advertisin purposes or other? that was all I think it's a mixture of things; - Obviously it is for charity, giving the tools etc needed for locals to produce leather footballs etc (very worthy cause). - Then there is the whole 'fun' and 'because we can' element (you can't really do the latter without justifying with the former). - Then more interesting to me, is the fact it is bio-fuelled and has a zero carbon footprint (other than the ground support tagging along, but the flying car itself is carbon neutral). - Also, as I have had a good 10 or so people ask me directly about the sport (after hearing me for months go on about paramotoring), or overhearing talk about that funny flying car on the tv...it has done a lot for exposing/advertising our sport in a good light. Although, I did hear Chris Evans saying how anyone can go buy the kit and start flying (which I feel was a tad irresponsible, even though true). Ben Quote
togsie Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 There's a bit in today's Times about the expedition; it seems that they've been denied permission to take off from the Uk and have had to get the ferry over to France Regards. Togsie. Quote
norman Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 The Skycar has a very limited Certificate of Airworthiness. Frankly the team did well to get the thing in place in the short time frame they gave themselves. The CAA has given them a limited number of flying hours to play with and imposed significant restrictions on the (type and location of the) flying they may perform with the machine. Remember, this is a new category of aircraft and it is leaving UK airspace very early in its life. This is a very brave move by the CAA and a progressive one, they should be complimented for their flexibility imho. Quote
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