"Stuart & Kathryn Fields" wrote in message
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Gig 601XL Builder: The 2005 EAA video from Oshkosh had just a quick short
flick of a Rotorcraft. Of all they had to choose from they selected the
AirScooter. The AirScooter has no autorotation capability and has the
perfect opportunity for a Lawn Dart Conversion when an engine out occurs
at the max recommended ceiling of 50'. I'm not sure where the "Powers
that Be" are trying to take EAA. It sure seems like it is in a direction
away from amateur built aircraft.

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"Gig 601XL Builder" wrDOTgiaconaATsuddenlink.net wrote in message
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wrote:
In rec.aviation.piloting Al G wrote:


GROUND-EFFECT VEHICLE PRODUCTION LAUNCHED
Moller International has completed tooling for its M200G volantor, a
small, "Jetson-like" two-passenger vehicle designed to take-off and
land vertically. The M200G is saucer-shaped, about the size of a
small automobile, and is intended for operation continuously about
10 feet above ground level. "It's the ultimate off-road vehicle,
able to travel over any surface," claimed Dr. Paul Moller, CEO. He
further claimed the M200G could speed up to 50 mph over a variety of
terrain because the electronics keep the craft stabilized at no more
than 10 feet altitude, where extra lift is obtained from operating
near the ground. For more information, visit www.Moller.com.

I'll bet it's a real thrill going over hills, especially on the
downhill side.


I'll bet nobody knows.

WHat ****es me off is that EAA is hyping it for him.




What better test bed for a Zero-Zero Ballistic Recover System. The
opportunities to test under actual conditions will abound.

Al G