Things I NEED #73: jet-powered go kart

[ergophobe]

I mean, really, everyone needs one of these, right? Right?
https://hackaday.com/2021/03/16/jet-powered-go-kart-built-with-rc-gear/

But I want mine to look more like a mini Batmobile

[Drastic]

Love it. Just needs a bigger engine.

[Brad]

Needs a mower deck.

^{mission creep}

[littleman]

It is amazing to me that we live in an age of hobbyist jet engines.  I'm also impressed with his fabrication tools.

[littleman]

Love it. Just needs a bigger engine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_npbrHpu7gU

[Drastic]

That big glowing red nozzle seems...problematic.

Still, good size engine! Hold my beer...

[ergophobe]

Needs a mower deck.

Don't be ridiculous. I've told you all before, though I can't find the thread, those things are much too dangerous for civilians.
https://www.newsweek.com/lawnmowers-kill-more-people-bears-sharks-alligators-each-year-1529280

[Rupert]

I can see this making the urban legend a reality:
https://darwinawards.com/darwin/darwin1995-04.html

[rcjordan]

DIY Hybrid Rocket Engine Combines Ceramic Aerospike With 3D Printed Fuel | Hackaday

https://hackaday.com/2021/05/13/hybrid-rocket-engine-combines-ceramic-aerospike-with-3d-printed-fuel/

[littleman]

I'm not sure if he's doing any real science, but that guy looks like he's having a lot of fun.  Hopefully he doesn't blow himself up.