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  • takeslousyphotos
    • Apr 2013
    • 3900

    #1

    The Future Of Air Travel ????

    I was searching for some information on something and came across this.......... Take a look at this video clip........ A truly bizzarre idea.


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    #2
    It's an interesting idea, although I see at least major problem - where to build the airports or runways.


    The chap talks quite blithely about " bringing the concept into the heart of cities" when London City Airport is constantly under attack from local residents, businesses & environmental groups & they only operate small short-haul aircraft.

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    • Guest

      #3
      Just my opinion but there seems to be a lot of surface area using this idea surface area = drag = inefficiency not good


      Roger

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      • takeslousyphotos
        • Apr 2013
        • 3900

        #4
        It's the sort of idea Boris Johnson would like

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        • stona
          SMF Supporters
          • Jul 2008
          • 9889

          #5
          It's an extension of a fairly old idea. The idea of loading different modules into an aircraft with passengers, cargo and/or both is not new.


          Cheers


          Steve

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          • flyjoe180
            SMF Supporters
            • Jan 2012
            • 12390
            • Joe
            • Earth

            #6
            Originally posted by \
            It's an extension of a fairly old idea.
            Part of this concept appeals to me. Any issues from passengers and you can eject their pod.

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            • colin m
              Moderator
              • Dec 2008
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              • Colin
              • Stafford, UK

              #7
              Originally posted by \
              Part of this concept appeals to me. Any issues from passengers and you can eject their pod.
              No No Joe. That will never work. We'll have pods all over the place, generally surrounded by confused ex-passengers trying to complain to anyone that will listen...................

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