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  1. Zack

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    Are there any out there big enough to carry a person? Anyone have any experience?

    Seems like an obvious thing, except maybe it would be really big and noisy. Should be easy to fly, though... :)
     
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    You gave the same link...I am guessing the first one was supposed to be different and ended in a mishap of some sort?

    Thanks for the link. Great stuff. Now it needs to be paired with some cool aerodynamic housing including cockpit with a streamlined canopy, a swept wing that takes over the chore of lift once decent forward airspeed is achieved, and a couple of mini jets to provide that. 250 knots sounds reasonable to me. :)
     
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    Sorry:

    http://youtu.be/vJZzEtfMfw0
     
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    Heck with it, I need the exercise anyway!

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syJq10EQkog]Atlas Human-Powered Helicopter - AHS Sikorsky Prize Flight - YouTube[/ame]
     
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    They're just looking for a 5'8" pilot that weighs 40 pounds!
     
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    LOL! Well, that seems every so slightly problematic. :eek: :D

    All the best,
    Andrew.

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