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Introducing the Kitty Hawk Flyer

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April 26, 2017, 04:47 PM
sreding
Introducing the Kitty Hawk Flyer
Just what is needed on the water - more clueless idiots tearing around without a thought for those around them. It's bad enough with the Jetski and wakeboard morons already.



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April 26, 2017, 09:57 PM
jigray3
They certainly don't provide much info on their FAQ page.

There are early adopters, and then there are these people...



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April 27, 2017, 10:23 AM
Strambo
Hmm, it says only to be flown over water and if it doesn't have the power to fly out of ground effect, then it wouldn't be very dangerous.



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April 27, 2017, 10:48 AM
SigSAC
It will be interesting to see how many people end up running out of power away from the dock and have to be towed back in.
April 27, 2017, 11:45 AM
Hound Dog
quote:
Originally posted by Strambo:
Hmm, it says only to be flown over water and if it doesn't have the power to fly out of ground effect, then it wouldn't be very dangerous.


Never underestimate the power of idiots in large numbers.

If people drove their CARS the way they were intended, we could avoid most highway deaths.

You can bet people will take these things over land. As far as the power thing goes, that will still get a human several feet above the ground/water at moderate speeds. Shenanigans WILL occur (like the idiot who jumped his dirt bike over unsuspecting motorists on a freeway).

At least those who die will "die doing what they loved." Wink Just hope they don't take any innocent bystanders with them.


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April 27, 2017, 12:09 PM
Strambo
quote:
Originally posted by Hound Dog:
quote:
Originally posted by Strambo:
Hmm, it says only to be flown over water and if it doesn't have the power to fly out of ground effect, then it wouldn't be very dangerous.


Never underestimate the power of idiots in large numbers.

If people drove their CARS the way they were intended, we could avoid most highway deaths.

You can bet people will take these things over land. As far as the power thing goes, that will still get a human several feet above the ground/water at moderate speeds. Shenanigans WILL occur (like the idiot who jumped his dirt bike over unsuspecting motorists on a freeway).

At least those who die will "die doing what they loved." Wink Just hope they don't take any innocent bystanders with them.


Oh, I agree, morons will get hurt no matter what. I just don't think it will be anymore dangerous than a jet ski or 4 wheel ATV. Both of those don't go in the air, but go very very fast. This thing flies (sort-of) but I bet it is pretty slow. Interesting for sure.



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