X-Prize man launches rocket race

[RMAllnutt]

Not exactly warbirds, but I thought you guys might be interested in this crazy idea that Peter Diamandis, the guy who created the X-prize, has dreamed up next... apparently with the full support of the FAA.

He is planning on setting up an air-racing league.... but with planes powered by rockets!!! Can you imagine the mess that's going to cause when two of them collide. It doesn't bear thinking about. Apparently the first of these rocket-planes will be launched this weekend! They plan on having the first race next year... so this thing is moving ahead very quickly indeed!

Crazy!

Cheers,
Richard

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/4307538.stm

[Dan K]

I see that the Texas Airplane Factory already has their design ready to race!

http://www.warbirdconference.com/texas_apf.jpg

(Dan holding head in disbelief over homemade rocket planes frightening the friendly dairy herds of Wisconsin)

[Scott Rose]

How's this entry, rocket powered and rocket armed, bet we'd win



Ba 349 Natter

[TimAPNY]

Can I submit my X-15?

Or a Me-163, just be real careful with that fuel


Does anyone have a spare B-52 that could give me a lift?

[tom d. friedman]

i think the concept is fabulous & it pushes the envelope technology wise with no military interference via darpa etc, thus a great savings to the taxpayer, & what ever positive info is found benefits us all.

[agent86]

looks like its time to enter my re-engined ME-163 ! Remember ,T-Stoff and C-Stoff can ruin your day!