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dwasson
07-18-2006, 07:19 PM
This (http://www.math.byu.edu/~stafford/plummerfamily/jon/acecraft/photos.html) is cool. Makes a motorcycle seem like something your mother would buy for you.

http://www.math.byu.edu/~stafford/plummerfamily/jon/acecraft/photos/Collage8.jpg
younga1
07-18-2006, 08:44 PM
I love the idea of heliflight. Been to 12,500 in lighter than air aircraft but I'll have to pass on this ricer ride.
Petrograde
07-19-2006, 03:20 PM
whoa! VNE (Max speed) 120 MPH.... :loco:

No thanks.
Leadfoot281
07-19-2006, 04:40 PM
$29,900! Ouch!

I'd go as high as $4500 though. That thing looks like fun!
dwasson
07-19-2006, 04:45 PM
$29,900! Ouch!

I'd go as high as $4500 though. That thing looks like fun!

I'm thinking that you really wouldn't want to cut corners on this thing.
supa_carrot
07-19-2006, 08:16 PM
I agree with Leadfoot, it does look fun. But definately not something I'd want to be 5,000 feet up in, or going 120 mph.
Rider90
07-19-2006, 08:25 PM
Where did you get the 120 MPH figure? On their FAQ it says 55 MPH MAX.
Petrograde
07-20-2006, 03:14 AM
Where did you get the 120 MPH figure? On their FAQ it says 55 MPH MAX.


55 MPH is the Cruising speed,.. look where it says "VNE" it says 120 mph.

VNE is an aeronautical term that stands for 'Velocity Never Exceed' meaning top speed.
Donny Carlson
07-20-2006, 11:04 AM
One request: when you fall out of the sky, please don't land on my truck.

Thank you.
rocknrod
07-20-2006, 11:27 AM
I would Love to have one of these things...:D
Leadfoot281
07-20-2006, 12:14 PM
Four 10hp, 2 cylinder, 2 stroke egines, one exhast manifold, a fairly simple looking transmission, a seat and two props. Unless NASA built it, I just can't see how this thing can cost $29,900.

It's probably far safer than my '78 F250, or my ex-girlfriends horse.

Think I'll wait for a two seat version. It'd sure be the hot ticket for hunting coyotes on the farm.:D