Comments on: Human-powered helicopter record

By: Hannah Edwards

Hannah Edwards — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 22:30:23 +0000

Not that I’m one to talk but it sounds like they need a bunch of super in shape individuals that can take that kind of exertion for 60 seconds. I’m always impressed with our younger generations skill set and ability to adapt.

By: Todd Maddocks

Todd Maddocks — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 17:53:05 +0000

I think they should install rubber bands that are wrapped by the human power plant. They could then be released. Technically the bands gain their energy through human power and could be supplemented by additional pedaling power. I says this without a reference to the rules.

By: Niel

Niel — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 18:21:57 +0000

How about this, if not prohibited. Using an aircraft like the one here, Incorporate a methodology of storing ,call it the primary energy generated by the human ,before take off .( eg like a flywheel of sorts. ) then when the appropriate amount of primary energy is stored , it can be used along with ,say, the additional human generated, call it the secondary, energy( via peddles etc). This secondary human generated energy would begin feeding energy into the aircraft and that energy along with the stored primary energy could be used to keep the aircraft up for the duration needed to accomplish the feat for the prize.

By: Robert H. Davidson

Robert H. Davidson — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 20:46:16 +0000

Implausible human factor Vs weight and wind might work inside a large hanger.

By: Kris Maynard, NAA Official

Kris Maynard, NAA Official — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 10:33:29 +0000

Alan, you are correct. The vertical axis of the center-most point of the aircraft must stay within the specified boundaries.

By: Alan Barnes

Alan Barnes — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 03:10:09 +0000

I don’t think the craft needs to *fit* within a 10 meter square. It just can’t move outside of a 10 meter square….more than approx 15′ in any direction from it’s starting point

By: Kris Sundberg

Kris Sundberg — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 23:09:48 +0000

Unless I’m misunderstanding, Gamera II would not appear to even be qualified for the Sikorsky because it’s 105′ x 105′ dimensions would be impossible to maintain within a “10 meter square.”