Hi everybody,
it´s been quite a while since I´ve posted my last update so I wan´t to tell you the latest developments =)
After reaching our 'First-Hop' we had to check several aspects like...
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Hi everybody,
it´s been quite a while since I´ve posted my last update so I wan´t to tell you the latest developments =)
After reaching our 'First-Hop' we had to check several aspects like...
We are working day by day and finally we are coming closer to the first flight. Currently we are in the 'Delta'-testphase. Delta includes several highspeed runs as well as a lot of different tests...
I have now finished my report on the 'First Hop' test day and published it right here:
http://www.skyflash.org/Slideshow/Project-Skyflash/Test-Reports/test-reports.html
Would be nice to have...
My post in the "First Flight" corner of this forum is coming closer and closer =)
Yesterday we performed highspeed-tests at an local airport. After some slower runs I was sure that the gear was...
This week discovery channels "Daily Planet" broadcasted a pretty entertaining TV report on our project. Although it is of course also entertaining it contains some nice pictures and facts on the...
We just managed to get our first report online =)
We have established a new sub-site in the "Tech" section of our website. The first report has about one page of text and we will bring up new ones...
Today we reached the next milestone. The high-speed taxi tests were carried out and showed only minor problems. The Skyflashs hovering speed could be determined at about 32mph.
When the plane...
Well in fact its more a lower-saxony crew =)
Thanks!
Listed as Top 15 Innovation at Trendhunter =)
That motivates!
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyflash-jet-powered-human
We finally reached the status were we could perform the very first taxi-runs. During calm weather and low winds we were able to reach 31mph without any problems. Controlability and stability is...
We finally reached our first major goal: The pilot and the plane are connected for the first time!
The pilot is capable of walking, running, standing (for hours) and has a great feeling of the...
We will have to wait for some parts now so we won´t get everything done in 2012. Actually we´re waiting for some covering materials and so we will now end our work for this year and celebrate the new...
The first wing is covered =)
Looks great to me. Incredible stability and very good surface quality.
More pictures on facebook!
Hi everybody,
I explained some technical questions here:
http://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/forums/aircraft-design-aerodynamics-new-technology/14513-skyflash-jet-powered-human.html#post159472...
All components of the Skyflash have been put together for the very first time =)
There´s still a lot of work to do on the left wing to get it finished, but we´re on our way.
You can see a bunch...
Thanks you! If I may choose a totally wrong vocabulary just let me know an I´ll explain further what I want to say =)
I understand what point you´re making regarding the roll control. The...
Thanks first for posting this interesting patent! You´re definitly right - looks quite a bit like our design. But I think our dream isn´t the newest at all - We´re just crazy enough to realize it......
Hi everybody,
this is Fritz from germany. Our team is currently building the first prototype of a jet powered, manned microplane. We call it "Skyflash". You can find daily updates, pictures and...