PHOTOS - circa 1970s: “The Flying Pulpit” i.e, Williams X-Jet

Retronaut ^ | 1970s | Retronaut

[DogByte6RER]

[DogByte6RER]

I remember these from a Jonny Quest episode many years ago ...

[thecodont]

That was a GREAT TV series (though animated), I was lucky to have seen it. What a marvelous time that was to be alive; America seemed so full of promise.

[The Working Man]

So it’s a flying Segway?

(Chuckling and dodging flying erasers ....)

[DogByte6RER]

[fella]

Hmmmmm . . . . . With newer lighter and more powerful jet engines coupled with the latest avionics it may be time to revisit this idea.

[cicero2k]

I would think the RC model guys are doing this with ducted fans, gyros, GPS, Hero cam etc.

[Puppage]

Best cartoon, EVER!

[RedMDer]

Woo Hoo!

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GIT-R-DONE!

Make Today, Day 61 the day!

[CFIIIMEIATP737]

The WASP had an engine similar to one used in their cruise missiles. As for avionics, it didn't have much range, such just a Garmin or TomTom off the shelf GPS would be find.

[headstamp 2]

And don’t forget Clutch Cargo.

The moving lips gave me the creeps when I was a kid. LOL

[az_gila]

And circa 1945... 20 HP piston powered -

On display in the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson.

[fella]

Smaller more efficient engines = more range. Plus more power means the ability to tilt further forward with more speed and even more range. Of course I wouldn’t want to ride one in the rain or cold. But flying like a bird would be a major HOOT.

[Covenantor]

Who knew 1x6’s and Stanley gate hinges were so versatile.

[JimRed]

Unstable and deadly in crosswinds.

[Dagnabitt]

The emergency procedure for engine failure: Prayer.

[hattend]

My favorite episode of Johnny Quest.

[hattend]

I’d love one but where’s the ballistic chute to save you when the engine FODs out?

[Tucker39]

How much $$$ ?

[sjmjax]

Inspired by Dick Tracy cartoons!