I got beat by 9 seconds 'DRAG RACING' on my PRIUS

Let me guess - she had a Gen III in PWR mode?

 

The hoveround is no joke, bro. An ECU upgrade and a motor swap, and DAMN.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GWZp1U2iS4"]YouTube - Hoveround TV Commercial[/ame]

 

I'd be more impressed if they were able to get across the Grand Canyon on the Hoveround. :madgrin:

 

I think you could do it if you added a JATO bottle.

Tom

 

45° ramp would probably work best. Wonder what the launch speed would need to be?

 

The minimum speed would depend on the width at the crossing, which way you cross (the north side is a 1,000 feet higher), and headwinds. Given that, I would do it scientifically: go for as much speed as you can get.

Tom

 

These are available for free for your high-payload general-purpose boost-to-orbit application:

Deep Discount on Space Shuttles - NYTimes.com

The engines should get you plenty of speed.

 

I doubt that the aerodynamics are favorable for a Hoveround with a geriatric pilot. Probably would start to tumble. You would need to strap the pilot in.

 

SkiDive looks pretty convincing in drag, don't you think?

 

:rofl: That conjures up an image I won't soon forget...