First gas turbine powered RC Harrier AV-8B VTOL jet (Skymaster Jets)

[dominicm]

It had to happen and no surprise that Anton Lin of Skymaster Jets is leading the way. The first gas turbine powered VTOL Harrier AV-8B. Development and testing continues and we're not likely to see it at a public show flying a full VTOL routine until 2019 but nonetheless what has been achieved so far is a sign of things to come.

 

[pawnshopmike]

Holy smokes. That is so badass.

 

[dhal22]

that's real 3d flying.

 

[Eastdave2]

Credit where due, the Grey AV8 is not Skymaster,

 

[acerc]

Both Anton and Joel are doing amazing things.

 

[stangflyer]

Holy smokes. That is so badass.

I couldn't agree more. I have always loved jets. But nothing I loved so much I wanted to build one of those complicated beasts. But I always said... "If someone were to make a Harrier, I would definitely lay down my aerobatic planes for a hold on to your butts Harrier". Bad Ass? Yeah, understatement right?

 

[stangflyer]

Anyone hear if there has been any progress on this?