SAS Super Aviator Flight Demonstration

[videmand]

Very interesting submersible & relevent technology. Is it positively, neutrally or negatively buoyant? I would like to know what would happen if the motors fail. What are it's safety features? How many hours of training time is required prior to piloting the submersible?

[theron1n]

how does this thing handle going upside down?

[SASSubAviatorSystems]

Great question! Because we are using wet-flooded lead-acid batteries, there is speculation that voltage drops created by the electrolyte shifting away from the battery plates when inverted, we have yet to... invert. Our testing thus far has included 90 degree dive and climb angles without problems. Our newest winged submersible ORCASUB has options for gel and li-ion which will be capable of inversions for any period of time!

[goldcrome16]

the difference between this and a submarine is.......

[SASSubAviatorSystems]

.....actually (are) many! Speed and maneuverability are most distinguishable. Think of conventional submersibles as 'hot air balloons'; rising and falling in the water column. Super Aviator banks and turns similar to an airplane with rudders, ailerons, and elevators manipulated with real flight controls- joystick and pedals! It's a blast!

[Driedroz]

want one....eh, as long as it doesn't damage any sea life!

[SASSubAviatorSystems]

We consider ourselves stewards of the ocean and appreciate your like-minded thinking!

[krazy22dude]

Where can I buy one?

[SASSubAviatorSystems]

Directly from us. We are the designer, manufacturer and operators. Check out our website for the second generation winged-submersible ORCASUB. $2.2 million (US), well equipped and considerably more capable than our flight demonstrator, Super Aviator.