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Raptor - 300kts, 130k usd, 7gph jet-a1

Not only that, but Ford will build it, and why not make it fully autonomous? After all, radio controlled drones have VTOL capabilities so it cant be that hard.

Also his thrust calculations are about an order of magnitude off. There’s an excellent thread on homebuiltairplanes forum on this.

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Not only has he not given up – well, except on the Audi engine – he’s now looking at ducted fans which will have the option to be movable which, including the front fan, will give it VTOL capabilities…..

EDL*, Germany

I can’t see this happening again. This is why I said his credibility is gone.
America seems to be replete with incredibly naive dreamers, but so much egg on the face is going to be a major challenge for Peter to overcome.
It would be unfair to omit the recognition for his incredible build effort. In many ways he has made a great gift to the GA community and I credit him for giving me courage and ambition.
But the project itself, the way it was brought to market were ahem … what more can be said.

LSGG, LFEY, Switzerland

It will all depend on if he can convince more useful idiots investors to put down deposits funding him and his (mis-)adventures.

Biggin Hill

Flyingfish wrote:

The saga is over.

Oh, no, it isn’t! Look at Raptor NG!

Last Edited by Airborne_Again at 03 Sep 14:49
ESKC (Uppsala/Sundbro), Sweden

airways wrote:

Have a look at Raptor 2.0 😬

The saga is over. Peter’s credibility crashed with the Raptor and one can only be relieved that there were no casualties.
Interestingly, he did not pull the chute. Probably did not want to experiment with the experimental setup…

I found the videos of the build very interesting and the concept of publishing such a project an eye opener. But the design was severely flawed and the promises were outrageous. I am still wondering how so many people believed him.

LSGG, LFEY, Switzerland

Have a look at Raptor 2.0 😬

EBST, Belgium

WOW ! Glad nobody was hurt

Last Edited by Flyingfish at 24 Aug 11:18
LSGG, LFEY, Switzerland

Very interesting, In a way I’m pleased it’s out of action with no one harmed, as it does seem to be a bit of a bodge all round.

He appears to have gone for a gear down landing, with both pretty feeble landing gear, and a high approach speed. Although with it’s shape and weight maybe snapping the gear off would just help shed energy.

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