Incredible Flying Motor Bike...
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Uploaded by MarieahM on Jan 12, 2009
A few years ago my brother decided to make his 350 cc motor bike fly. A flyer of light aircraft and an amateur inventor, he was frustrated by the fact that, if he flew anywhere, he had no transport at the other end.
So using only parts purchased at the local hardware store and an old hang glider wing, he rigged up the Sky Bike.
The wings, propeller and other modifications take about 10 minutes to put on the bike. After the flight, they can then be removed just as quickly allowing the flyer to ride off on the motor bike.
This video is of the Sky Bike's maiden flight, in Western Australia.
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Im deeply moved. I started dreaming up ways and means of doing this in 1975 ~ 76. Over the years I generated a lot of sketches and doodles, and thats all. Your brother actually went out and did it.
Mike Thompson
2 years ago 7
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@MarieahM I want to buy this, i live in perth. if he wants to sell it contact me
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Dude your brother put MacGyver to shame
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soon to be seen in new james bond movie :)
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Back in 70s Bob Wills paired hang glider with his motor cycle, that is one great video as well
wwwyoutubecom/watch?v=lLygZUrL
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It's not the first! Was done in the UK early 80's
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GTA FLYING CARS CHEAT
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This reminds me of Harry Potter..
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that is the most WICKED WHEELIE EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!
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you can make a motorbike fly, but you can't make a video with a decent quality (like with a basic photo camera) ...
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The back wheel drives a friction drive wheel not unlike a dyno.
It is so simple a fool could do it...one did,Ha!
Just be sure to note that clicking noise at the beginning is me doing up my seatbelt you cant imagine how un-nerving it is using a seatbelt on a bike.
BTW that video was just a taxi test..the bloody thing would not stay on ground ..oh well.
MarieahM 2 years ago
you got balls man im biker and i hate flying but that looks awesome, i think i could quite easily put my fears to one side on one of these brilliant, plus if it runs out of fuel you can grab the glider and release the bike lol only joking
onlinesniper 2 years ago 5
Not such a joke really, as the Flying Motor Bike is also a glider. You only need to run the engine to reach the desired altitude, then turn it off and glide. No need to turn it on again unless you need more altitude.
MarieahM 2 years ago 3
If you look very closely, you can see my brother's mobile phone number. He might sell it to you...or one like it...you sound like a kindred spirit and I'm sure he'd love to hear from you.
MarieahM 3 years ago