The future of GA is...

[ClimbnSink]

Flying these things. Europe has already given up on old tin flying machines and converted and we strive to be like Europe right?

 

[Henning]

I want a backpack fan to go with one.

 

[Geico266]

Damn, that looks like fun!

 

[JasonM]

I want a backpack fan to go with one.

How about this: https://vimeo.com/15308810

 

[FormerHangie]

Free flight is the most fun flight. Hang glider or paraglider, your choice.

 

[Henning]

How about this: https://vimeo.com/15308810

Neat, but I prefer the chute for what I want it for, when I move boats between Palm Beach and Miami so I can fly it up the beach and get my truck.

 

[FormerHangie]

I want a backpack fan to go with one.

Hmm, powered paraglider, no thanks. Think about it; a big meat cleaving fan, a screaming two stroke engine, flammable liquids and hot exhaust in close proximity, all going on inches from your backside, and supported by a canopy that just might stop being an aircraft should it encounter turbulence or be stalled. Not that I'm trying to dissuade anyone, but no thanks.

 

[Henning]

Hmm, powered paraglider, no thanks. Think about it; a big meat cleaving fan, a screaming two stroke engine, flammable liquids and hot exhaust in close proximity, all going on inches from your backside, and supported by a canopy that just might stop being an aircraft should it encounter turbulence or be stalled. Not that I'm trying to dissuade anyone, but no thanks.

I've flown them with and without power, I'm fine with them either way.

 

[flyingmoose]

Looks cool

 

[DaleB]

a big meat cleaving fan, a screaming two stroke engine, flammable liquids and hot exhaust in close proximity

You wouldn't need all the flammable stuff, you could just use an electric fan and a big ol' lithium bat... uhhh... oh, wait. never mind.