I know what it is, it's just that it's a pretty large one for the application in my book. I'm also not seeing a whole lot of braking ability readily apparent.
Gotta give the crazy bastard credit for creativity though.
I discovered pulse jets when I was 12, during an explosive phase of my childhood. Friends decided to blow up an island with a barrel of gas and some home-made black powder.
They were cleaning out a barrel with some gasoline, and had it laying on its side with both bung holes open. One of them dared me to toss a match in, and I did. Sucker pulse-fired and moved about 4 feet across the grass. Yep, accidentally discovered the pulse jet. Whoohoo!!!
The retired Colonel (and aerospace engineer) who lived behind me gave us a 6 hour lecture and tutorial on the development of early jet engines.
I loved my childhood, at least some aspects of it. And I still remember the formula for black powder. Hurhurhur...
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They're pulse jets, like the V1 "Buzz Bomb" used. Very easy to build.
And most of that tube glows red hot after they've been running a few minutes....
I know what it is, it's just that it's a pretty large one for the application in my book.
I'm also not seeing a whole lot of braking ability readily apparent.
Gotta give the crazy bastard credit for creativity though.
;)
No Helmet or leather gear at 50mph
I discovered pulse jets when I was 12, during an explosive phase of my childhood. Friends decided to blow up an island with a barrel of gas and some home-made black powder.
They were cleaning out a barrel with some gasoline, and had it laying on its side with both bung holes open. One of them dared me to toss a match in, and I did. Sucker pulse-fired and moved about 4 feet across the grass. Yep, accidentally discovered the pulse jet. Whoohoo!!!
The retired Colonel (and aerospace engineer) who lived behind me gave us a 6 hour lecture and tutorial on the development of early jet engines.
I loved my childhood, at least some aspects of it. And I still remember the formula for black powder. Hurhurhur...
SO WHEN YOU GOING TO BUILD A BETTER ONE?
WILDFLOWER
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