Hope the string don't break!

Really??
That's two minutes of my life that are gone forever.
 
Watched some of the other videos that trailed it. Looks like a more popular hobby than I thought.

And a good place for the fashion police to right a LOT of citations.
 
I'm impressed. A mosquito flying 208 miles an hour in a tiny circle. Another childhood hobby made it bigtime. 2.5 minutes of fame.
 
I bet he gets all the chicks
 
I actually hope the string DOES break. I mean, for the sake of a much better video.
 
Those whacky Brits. Once they figure out that the rest of the world has dentists and radio controlled airplanes...
 
I guess I'm the only one willing to post that I thought it was impressive.

Nauga,
who doesn't have the reflexes
 
Never got into control line but always loved RC.
I went down the rabbit hole on the videos and I am fascinated by how a pulse jet works.
I don't get it.
 
SixPapaCharlie said:
I am fascinated by how a pulse jet works.
I don't get it.
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They exploit the fundamental laws of thermodynamics to convert old dead dinosaurs into noise. And heat, almost forgot heat.

I think there's something in there about thrust too, but it's mostly noise.

Nauga,
and memories of PJY
 
SixPapaCharlie said:
Never got into control line but always loved RC.
I went down the rabbit hole on the videos and I am fascinated by how a pulse jet works.
I don't get it.
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I took my son to an RC fun fly last weekend where a friend of mine had his six year old on the buddy box. Might need to try that in a couple more years. Until then, one of these might be fun to build:

 
Lachlan said:
Those whacky Brits.
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That explains a lot, actually.

The rubber band airplanes are really impressive. Record duration flight is on the order of an hour. The technology that goes into them is really extraordinary.
And they're quiet.
 
I love aeromodelling in all forms. We have perhaps lost sight of modest hobbies pursued for modest thrills by those of us of modest means.

Pulse jets are simple and cheap compared to anything with a turbine. Good for single flight buzz bombs or models. Never touched one myself
 
nauga said:
I guess I'm the only one willing to post that I thought it was impressive.
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208 mph on 2.5cc (0.15 cubic inch) of engine? I would say that's something of an accomplishment. The attention to detail on the aerodynamics has to be pretty significant.
 
The control line videos are begging for some theme music!
 
The judges would have accepted Benny Hill or the hamster dance.
 
Dude, did you guys see that guy's technique? Incredible! Let's break it down, shall we?

First, his back trot is impeccable as the model takes flight, making sure to keep a firm grip as the forces build. Then, the chest opens with one arm reaching for the pole, as he squares his body in the direction of where the aircraft will be, and not where it is. As the model catches up to his power arm, he brings the body in close to the pole, and places the controlling hand within the forks. Simultaneously, he now takes position behind the pole for maximum resistance against the brutal forces imposed by the record contender. Now watch the magic happen as he spins about the pole, always keeping the left toe in line with the control line, opposite the pole, and tight. Shoulders remain square, with the left one slightly below the right until the the record is shattered. This is how champions compete. You'd be wise to learn from a true master of his craft.
 
I think they teach this same technique at those pole dancing classes the strippers and bored housewives take.
 
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