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Old 06-16-11, 10:49 AM   #1
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Just came across this, looks like the method's been perfected. Can't wait to see one in real life

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-13776355
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Old 06-16-11, 12:07 PM   #2
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Looking at that footage leads me to believe it will probably beat the speed record set by the Lynx.

Edit: May have already been beaten by the Sykorsky X2 LOL.
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Old 06-16-11, 12:08 PM   #3
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Looking at that footage leads me to believe it will probably beat the speed record set by the Lynx.
But this guy is already faster than both...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikorsky_X2
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Old 06-16-11, 12:11 PM   #4
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But this guy is already faster than both...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikorsky_X2
Hah!.....a minute too late

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Old 06-16-11, 12:42 PM   #5
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Looking forward to seeing this at Le Bourget next weekend
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Looks like an twist on the gyrocopter.
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