Today, as part of Classroom DC at my school, my class went to the National Air and Space Museum. I've been there several times before, living so near to the nation's capital, but today I was looking for something in particular. The Williams WR19 turbofan jet engine. It's the world's smallest jet engine to date, but that's not why I was so eager to see it. It's been used in several early jetpacks and flying platforms, and right now, it's the best candidate for a fan for my hoverboard.
Unfortunately, just because it's the best candidate right now, that doesn't mean it's good. For one thing, it has 70 pounds of thrust. The motors I'm looking for would be 250 pounds of thrust apiece. I'd have to drastically change the design just for it to fit roughly.
Plus, gas jet engines are noisy and generate fumes, and speeding to school wearing headphones and a gas mask just isn't quite as cool.
No, what I need is definitely an electric fan. Apparently, though, according to my strenuous and meticulate web-surfing, this could be quite a hard fan to find. To learn more about my search and to assist me in my quest, you can find my question on Quora here. I do have an idea for a non-motor-based electromagnet fan, but I don't even know if it's viable. I'd tell you, but for all I know, Lockheed Martin or Williams might be listening. And if they are...
TO LOCKHEED MARTIN PEOPLE: Please consider me for any think tank you may have. With my unique ability to think creatively, among other things, I think I would make a great addition to any intellectual collaborative.
As long as you have a giant bowl of Sour Skittles in the middle of the table.
Oh yeah, and gummy bears. This guy looooves his gummy bears.
As long as you have a giant bowl of Sour Skittles in the middle of the table.
Oh yeah, and gummy bears. This guy looooves his gummy bears.
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