Yves Rossy Discusses the Launch Ramp and Mentions Hang Gliding

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Yves Rossy Discusses the Launch Ramp and Mentions Hang Glidi

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<div id="1580906726"><i>Jet Man</i><br><p><a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/de_YJzKeGKU">https://y ... /p><p>Brad Gryder writes:</p><p class="BN">In a recent video, Yves Rossy identifies the elevated launch ramp as a possible method of staying safe during vertical launch and landings.  He also discusses the red “death” zone below 200 meters, and the future technology needed to safely operate in this zone.</p><p class="BN">Until solutions are in place to solve the death zone problem, “only then will it be possible to make this system, these wonderful wings, accessible to everyone who is interested in flying them in the same way as sports such as hang gliding, skydiving or paragliding. It won't be for my grandmother, but it will be for passionate enthusiasts.”</p></div>
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Lightweight ballistic parachutes have been around for 30 years.
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Yes, and Rossy knows that. He also knows that his thrust vector can end his life if it gets inverted while too low. He wants a smart BRS or a smart rocket system that will know which way is up and automatically respond accordingly. While in the VTOL mode, he will probably also want the turbines to automatically shut off and/or reverse thrust if they get inverted. Airbags also?

All VTOL platforms should have a recovery system that can act quickly and properly in any likely orientation. When low, a fixed BRS pointing down is worthless.
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