team_skyflash
Junior Member
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 more at our website and on facebook(http://www.skyflash.org http://www.facebook.com/pages/Skyflash-Int/502971813056201)
We started our project five years ago. Through some prototypes and models we came to the first real Skyflash airplane that is currently under construction. Our goal is total freedom of flight without large structures ore anything around you. It should feel just like the wings are a part of your body.
The plane will be powered by two 80hp jet turbines consuming 440gr/min of Diesel fuel. Wingspan is 3,40m and max. speed is planned at 200mph. Weight is typically around 250lbs including the pilot and everything else. The whole plane is controlled only by the movements of the pilot, just like a hangglider.
Our first roll and stability tests have been captured and uploaded to youtube =)
I´d be glad to post our status and more information here if you like our project!
Best regards from germany
Fritz
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 more at our website and on facebook(http://www.skyflash.org http://www.facebook.com/pages/Skyflash-Int/502971813056201)
We started our project five years ago. Through some prototypes and models we came to the first real Skyflash airplane that is currently under construction. Our goal is total freedom of flight without large structures ore anything around you. It should feel just like the wings are a part of your body.
The plane will be powered by two 80hp jet turbines consuming 440gr/min of Diesel fuel. Wingspan is 3,40m and max. speed is planned at 200mph. Weight is typically around 250lbs including the pilot and everything else. The whole plane is controlled only by the movements of the pilot, just like a hangglider.
Our first roll and stability tests have been captured and uploaded to youtube =)
I´d be glad to post our status and more information here if you like our project!
Best regards from germany
Fritz
