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Finally it´s done. We got all four wheels up in the air. Even though it were just a few centimeters above the grass at 55kph our brand new wing-camera was able to shoot everything. Now that the 'First Hop' is done it still is some way to go for the first flight but were one step closer. And for...

Because the winter in Germany is keeping us inside most of the time, we managed to build in the second engine. First runs proofed the concept - Over the last weeks we made an entertaining TV-report together with the Discovery Channel. It contains technical data and some action. To test the...

Thank you! We try to do our best :-) Today we reached our next milestone with the first high-speed taxi runs at good weather an in low winds. You can find the video and further information on our website: http://www.skyflash.org Or just the video directly on youtube...

We finally reached the status were we could perform the very first taxi-runs. During calm weather and low winds we were able to reach 31mph without any problems. Controlability and stability is better than we could hope and I really had to work a bit to prevent the plane from hovering. The...

Our pilot has been coupled with his plane for the very first time! He is mentioning a very good stability and controlability. "I feel like I have finally spread the wings I always wanted to have" :-) We will now build in the first engine again to continue with rolling tests of the...

I have posted some technical aspects here: http://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/forums/aircraft-design-aerodynamics-new-technology/14513-skyflash-jet-powered-human.html#post159475 Might be interesting for everyone who is wondering about stability and technical details =) Also exciting new...

Thanks for the hint =) With 1.5tons of thrust there would be no need for wings - in fact we would have build a pretty crazy space rocket :-p Regarding your question, each engine costs about 3000$.

The whole airframe has been put together for the very first time today! Unfortunatly I can´t post pictures but you find them here on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.503294929690556.109801.502971813056201&type=3 Everything works as planned =) The wings match perfectly with...

Thank you =) The engines are made by G-Booster in germany. Each one burns 440gr/min Diesel at full throttle, but can also run on kerosene and petroleum. Exact weight of one turbine is 1,595kg. We came to know them as very well engineered turbines. They start up very fast and totally on their...

I think I´ve seen at least one BD-5 equipped with a czech engine. But that´s of course another thrust-class than ours. But even our little turbines - It´s incredible how powerful they are. Weighing just 3 pounds they put out 80hp and produce an incredible 140db sound. Those affordable microjets...

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/Slideshow/Home-English/home-english.html...