Homebuilt 55%-scale SR-71 under construction 1

Neat... I understand that it was inherently unstable and that this was corrected by computer systems. It's a marvelous looking aircraft.

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So strange to see the singularity approaching while the entire planet is rapidly turning into a hellscape. -John Coates

-Dik

Dik...

On one-hand, this 'homebuilt SR-71 project' brings-to-mind a very serious quote regarding 'going cautiously'...

"Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.” --Lt. Col. Carlos A. Keasler

On the other-hand be 'where there is high risk, there can be high reward'...

"No Guts, No Glory!” --Major Gen. Frederick C. Blesse (also, Dad's Motto)

"No one remembers a coward - so - No guts No glory!” --Variation


Regards, Wil Taylor
o Trust - But Verify!
o For those who believe, no proof is required; for those who cannot believe, no proof is possible. [variation, Stuart Chase]
o Unfortunately, in science what You 'believe' is irrelevant. ["Orion", HBA forum]
o Only fools and charlatans know everything and understand everything." -Anton Chekhov

A very bold project - Orange Aero's website speaks about many disciplines and capabilities but their list of projects/products doesn't seem to indicate a revenue stream appropriate to support a spec-build scaled SR. Could be confidentiality restrictions or their personal finances allow for a project of pure passion and conviction or it could be they are stretching. . . Either way the SR project is quite intriguing and for a well-heeled aficionado this would be quite a conversation piece. Near Mach 1 speed, two seater, monochrome black with chines . . .

I missed part of their website - looks like they have a range of products and a substantial staff. Orange Aero looks like a real deal.

I'd fly it.