The FlyNano

Hey all!

Finnish aeronautical engineer Aki Suokas has created a new single-seat aircraft made entirely out of carbon fiber composite. It lands and takes off on water and it weighs only 70 kilograms! It was launched at Aero Friedrichshafen. There are three models and one of which is made for racing purposes. The wingspan is nearly five meters long and its speed ranges from 70 kilometers/hour to 140 kilometers/hour.

It costs $39,000 here in the United States (which is equivalent to 27,000 Euros).

I don't know about you guys, but I think it looks pretty cool. Would I ever fly in it? No, probably not. I'm terribly afraid of heights but I wouldn't mind watching people race in them! It reminds me of Pod racing in Star Wars. :)

I would include a picture of the FlyNano but my computer is acting up so here's the link!
http://www.gizmag.com/flynano-microlight-aircraft/18411/  --- check out the images!!!

The Portable Wavedrum Percussion Synthesizer

Hi guys!

I've got more news for you related to my favorite topic... MUSIC! Korg has created a Wavedrum percussion synthesizer to be used in Middle Eastern music. This pad has built-in speakers and tons of effects. The neat thing about this portable synthesizer is its clip sensor which allows finger taps or hand slaps into amplified percussion sounds!

According to the article, it runs on battery power and it has a strap attachment to help hold it in place. There are one hundred pre-recorded sounds on this device (including stringed instruments) and it also has one hundred different rhythm patterns as well. It has a 1.3W speaker (Whatever that means... :) Haha! I apologize for my lack of technological knowledge). The price for the Wavedrum has yet to be determined.

That's my news for this week. Here's the article: http://www.gizmag.com/korg-wavedrum-mini-portable-percussion-synth/18358/

Have a great rest of your week everyone!