Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Re: Interesting idea

[TeslaTony@aol.com]

In a message dated 11/3/00 11:55:10 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
vulcania@interpac.net writes:

> A flying sub is totally doable.  I've had one on paper for years.  Delta
>  wing.  About the size of a BEDE 5.  Powered by the same microjet used in a
>  BD-5J.  Build it out of composites: carbon graphite and acrylic for the
>  pressure hull.  Depth capability /  hull thickness will be a trade off for
>  overal flying weight.  Wouldn't dive real deep, but it would dive.  Mount
>  the jet on a pylon above the fuselage like a LAKE AMPHIBIAN; inside a
>  housing that can be alternably opened to admit air and exit thrust, or
>  closed off fore and aft for watertight integrity when you want to submerge.
>  Fuselage is a boat hull bottom like the LAKE AMPHIBIAN.  Ballast tanks are
>  the wing interiors.  Battery powered E-motors for U/W propulsion.  Voila!
>  The Flying Submarine!  Admiral Nelson, look out!

One thing that I just thought of is Aluminum Vortex Combustion. AVC can 
theoretically run underwater, and definately can run in air (all the Aluminum 
powder that I've lit off seems to burn just fine with air.....) and I don't 
see why the thrust that comes directly from the AVC can't be used to push the 
vehicle at all times except when taxiing and such.

>  Tony: "Street legal?"  OK, no.......but I could probably give the CHP a
>  pretty good run for their money in something like this!
>  
Move over James Bond! Mine is REAL!!

Heheheheee, kinda gives a new meaning to the license plate frame that says 
"I'm not driving fast, I'm flying low!".

Anthony