any 1 tried this yet???

Phil

[Edited on 29/1/04 by I love speed :-P]

I tried a bigger model using sparrows caught on the back garden and planks. They go like stink when next doors cat spots them but do not seem to be able to coordinate all going in the same direction at once. I am now looking for something less attractive to cats with a better team spirit and power to weight ratio, possibly pigeons.

yours, Pete.

Couldn't catch any flies, they're quick even at this time of year!

Thought about breeding them from scratch, but need advice as follows:

1) How much room will I need, i.e. will a single garage be big enough?
2) Is there any specialist fly breeding equipment available or would it be better to build my own. Can maggots eat wood or would it be better to use ERW?
3) How much is it likely to cost. I've budgeted for around £250 pounds, but have heard that it could be as much as £4k. Is this likely?

Any advice would be appreciated as I'm keen to make a start.

hehe

I'd use ERW if I were you to be safe or it might not pass Stinky Vermin Approval.

Thanks for the advice, but just one more question.

In terms of power to weight ratio which would be better, a common house fly, a horse fly or a bluebottle. I've heard bluebottles are a bit of a boat anchor. Although I'm not sure they would work underwater!

Oh dear...........What HAVE you started Steve?....

David - Horseflies, definitely...stronger bottom ends.....although IIRC Bluebottles have better heads

Hornets - it's the only way to fly

maybe we need a new formum for IEA (Insect engined Aircraft)?

just one question - can i put the hornets at the back to create a mid engined aircraft? (perhaps inside a cardboard tube for that Jet propelled effect ?)

Dave

Heard that Stavros Popadopolis or whatever his name is of Easy jet has just bought a maggot farm with the intention of starting a new cheap airline.

The first flights will be from Liverpool to the nearest pile of shite for a refueling stop for the fly's (which should'nt be far in Liverpool) fares will be 50p.
No meals are included but you can buy a ham sarnie on board for £98.

He was planning a return service from Madrid but the pilots kept taking the Spanish fly's getting frisky and shagging the stewardesses so this plan had to be shelved.
Cheers,
Bob

[Edited on 30/1/04 by splitrivet]

Where can I get one of those shagging stewardesses?

Should I go for injection or normal aspiration?

having pondered on my engine for the aircraft I've decided to go for the light approach, so rather than using those heavy lumpy un-ecconomical houseflies, I'm using midge's, plentiful supply in wales and the power to weight ratio should have me topping out at 30m in a mater of seconds.

I do have a question though, has anyone experienced problems getting around the radius problem on the wings. I found the 1.9mm minimum radius on the leading edge required by the S.V.A greatly reduced the lift performance. and I also seem to have problems installing my automatic oxygen system. Help please!