I want one of these!

[bdalameda]

Meet the Volonaut Airbike.

 

[DesmoRonin]

I'll let someone with bigger balls than me be a beta tester...

 

[Larry Fine]

I'll let someone with bigger balls than me be a beta tester...

I wonder whether a parachute tester can obtain life insurance?

 

[DesmoRonin]

I wonder whether a parachute tester can obtain life insurance?

Anything and anyone is insurable... I know a porn actor that has a $1 million policy on his... you know what. It's just a matter of how much...

 

[oude geit]

More AI stuff, I mean it didn't even crash

 

[bdalameda]

More AI stuff, I mean it didn't even crash

Actually it is real and does fly - uses those small jet turbine engines used in several different jet packs. I doubt it has much range though.

 

[DesmoRonin]

More AI stuff, I mean it didn't even crash

There are others too, though still early in development



EICMA 2023

 

[Al st1100]

It's nothing but a rich man's toy. It will never be affordable, if you live in a city you'll be shot down and it will never meet EPA miles per gallon mandates.

 

[Mellow]

I don't know... what if you get into the situation where you have to lay it down....

 

[DesmoRonin]

What, no airbag suit??

 

[Uncle Phil]

I don't know... what if you get into the situation where you have to lay it down....

It will probably be a long way down ....

 

[Al st1100]

Did anyone notice the pilot looked to be about 90lbs. soaking wet?

 

[Weaselinsuit]

The 10 year old in me wants one now. The lawyer shudders.