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!!!
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