LouDiamond 1 #1 November 15, 2005 During the Keys boogie, we were able to test out a newer and larger version of the engines used in the Rocket Man video. While using a much larger system proved to have it's own set of unique challenges, we were able to overcome many of them. The addition of a larger system required some major overhauling but in the end we found a simple yet unique belly mounting system to be the most effective. Once we had everything set up we loaded on the Skyvan for the maiden voyage. We were all a bit worried being that using an engine this size and for this application had never been done before. However, Once we were airborne and at altitude, the system was fired up and checked for leaks, etc. After a few tense moments, we launched the system. I am here to tell you that not only did the initial flight go well but we were able to maintain level flight for over 5 mins and actualy showed an increase in altitude at the 2 min mark when the system was turned all the way on to full power. Based on the data we obtained from this flight we are confident that eventually even the average wingsuit pilot will be able to land a wingsuit at his own DZ any given day of the week. Some of the draw backs that we encountered were some damage to the suit, excessive fuel comsumption and some difficulty with navigation initially. The test pilot also complained of arm fatigue among other things but we think he was just sniveling and are currently accepting applications for more test pilots.Based on rough calculations we estimate that this system will be availbale to the masses in about 6 months when we will begin taking orders for the system. Contact rocketman.com for a full package description and cost estimates for additional options that are available as well as video from the flight or to obtain a test pilot application. People, please keep in mind that this was an initial, yet sucessful test and that further refinements will be ongoing during the next 6 months so please be patient as further information becomes available. We are currently working on a BASE specific model that will vary slightly from the attached pictures.Stay tuned, these are exciting times people. Lastly, we would like to thank our sponsors, Fast as Fuck energy drink and Colon Blow bowel cleanser for all of their support and for opening their wallets to this project which cost a total of 100 million dollars."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tr027 0 #2 November 15, 2005 Those pics remind me of Austin Powers... "Minime, stop humping the LASER..." could be adapted: "Test pilot, stop humping the jet engine..." "The evil of the world is made possible by nothing but the sanction you give it. " -John Galt from Atlas Shrugged, 1957 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weeeee 0 #3 November 15, 2005 Want one ! Can i get it in Black ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VectorBoy 0 #4 November 15, 2005 Dat boyz got an octapus on his 'ed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightwing 0 #5 November 15, 2005 Hmm...I don't know! Got anything bigger? Drags me down, like some sweet gravity... Nightwing has stirred, and taken to flight...the silence is over, he's shattered the night!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #6 November 15, 2005 Quote Dat boyz got an octapus on his 'ed. Something about this cracked me up... www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #7 November 15, 2005 That's some funny shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #8 November 15, 2005 Have you fixed the problem with the test pilot melting to the engine yet?Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cynci 0 #9 November 15, 2005 I can't believe I missed the test flight! I must have been freeflying on that load. Scott , it was wonderful to see you again and to get to fly with you. Good luck in sud america. Plus... I think you should have had a bird chick test pilot not that crazy Columbian... did you see how drunk he was Saturday!? ~ Cyn --going nowhere at lightening speed!-- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greybeard 0 #10 November 15, 2005 Quick somebody photoshop this. BB would look great rodeo. Perhaps a creeper mounted underneath for a smooth landing. Parachutist cover material if ever there was. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #11 November 16, 2005 Dude, you're losing it. Been too long since you threw a grenade into a cave? You totally had me going. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
medusa 0 #12 November 16, 2005 Quote crazy Columbian... did you see how drunk he was Saturday!? I wasen't drunk I was acting like a drunk person to improve my acting skills. We encounter some minor problems in the test flight, My mini me melt into the engine and it was kind of painful to separate my self from the engine "luckly Scott had his hook nife handy" as a matter a fact I'm mising tree parts of my lower body. I will like to thank my sponsors "Fast as Fuck " for putting the money for this project, I will also like to encourege people to open their minds, because in the future any body with 100 million dollars will be able to land a wing suit. . .Medusa Get Killed or Die Trying! Patent pending ATFK15456 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #13 November 16, 2005 QuoteYou totally had me going. Dude, what are you talking about? This shit is for real bro. We are just starting to analyze the data we collected from this flight. I will post the flight data info graph(s) as soon as I have finished compiling all the data."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #14 November 16, 2005 QuoteI wasen't drunk I was acting like a drunk person to improve my acting skills. And I was not really covered in pie... QuoteI will also like to encourege people to open their minds, because in the future any body with 100 million dollars will be able to land a wing suit. Haha, funniest comment yet. www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #15 November 16, 2005 QuoteI will post the flight data info graph(s) as soon as I have finished compiling all the data. I thought the flight overloaded your Neptune?www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #16 November 16, 2005 how much do the ramjet engines cost? last i checked i thought they were 3-5k a piece? so figure 10k for the pair?Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weeeee 0 #17 November 17, 2005 So landing it is ok, but stopping it must take a while...? Anyway, it makes up for it in keeping you warm in those long, cold winter jumps ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #18 November 17, 2005 QuoteSo landing it is ok, but stopping it must take a while...? That's what the parachute is for Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrogNog 1 #19 November 18, 2005 Quotehow much do the ramjet engines cost? last i checked i thought they were 3-5k a piece? so figure 10k for the pair? What ramjets? Where? Do you mean the model aviation turbofan engines it looked like they were using on the previous, real flight? -=-=-=-=- Pull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #20 November 18, 2005 We are working on that too, but the pilot is a bit reluctant to strap on the engine.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bch7773 0 #21 November 18, 2005 bwahahhaha I thought you were serious till I open the picture MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #22 November 18, 2005 Quote We are working on that too, but the pilot is a bit reluctant to strap on the engine. What a puss, huh? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #23 November 19, 2005 QuoteQuote We are working on that too, but the pilot is a bit reluctant to strap on the engine. What a puss, huh? Actually that wasn't my engine. Mine is in the pic below (really, I'm not kidding this time).... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VectorBoy 0 #24 November 19, 2005 Quote We are working on that too, but the pilot is a bit reluctant to strap on the engine. I hate it when my fan belt brakes too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #25 November 22, 2005 Well, that's just cool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
