[extropy-chat] thank evolution for the interstate highway system

[Spike]

> "Spike" <spike66 at comcast.net> writes:
> 
> > The equations for power requirements as a function of rotor
> > length are well understood Don.  Textbooks on VTOL design
> > are available at your local university...
> 
> Jet VTOL is possible, and has been don. It's called the Harrier.
> 
> Major

Harrier?  How about the stunning Lockheeed Martin F22 and 
that failed F23 built by that other company whose name I
can never recall (or rather shall go mercifully unmentioned 
in light of the recent events so eloquently enumerated in
the 15 December 03 issue of Business Week.)

http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/03_50/b3862001_mz001.htm  

These aircraft put the Harrier to shame, more shame than
is already being generously and deservedly heaped upon the 
afore nonmentioned company.  In any case, VTOL is inherently 
noisy, violent, windy and dangerous. 

spike