Author Topic: The Honda Jet came to my work today (Read 2037 times)

MikeD718 · « **on:** July 30, 2007, 09:22:45 PM »

THe Honda Jet came into my work today on its way back from the oshkosh airshow. i was talking with the pilots and they told me that they expect to get the production certificate in 2010, right now its still in development. heres some pictures i took.

heffay · « **Reply #1 on:** July 30, 2007, 09:40:58 PM »

very cool... i wonder if it is similar economically to honda cars. in contrast to other jets is what i mean. you know, honda is known for good gas mileage, etc.

i just wonder if they went all out and didn't just build another gas guzzling airplane.

anyone?

MikeD718 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 30, 2007, 10:02:15 PM »

Quote from: heffay on July 30, 2007, 09:40:58 PM

very cool... i wonder if it is similar economically to honda cars. in contrast to other jets is what i mean. you know, honda is known for good gas mileage, etc.

i just wonder if they went all out and didn't just build another gas guzzling airplane.

anyone?

thats one reason the engines are mounted over the wing. the position reduces drag and leads to less fuel consumption.

Steve F · « **Reply #3 on:** July 30, 2007, 10:22:13 PM »

I remember that old tongue-in-cheek question: "If Harley-Davidson were to build an airplane, would YOU ride in it?"

Dusthawk · « **Reply #4 on:** July 30, 2007, 11:11:11 PM »

They went to any and all extremes to make this one of the most economical jets in the air. Not only that, but it is also very comfy and quiet.

I am so jealous!!! Great pics though.

Jeff

BobbyR · « **Reply #5 on:** July 31, 2007, 05:52:32 AM »

Quote from: Steve F on July 30, 2007, 10:22:13 PM

I remember that old tongue-in-cheek question: "If Harley-Davidson were to build an airplane, would YOU ride in it?"

Don't you worry if Harley made a Plane it would fly perfectly right to the crash site.

dusterdude · « **Reply #6 on:** July 31, 2007, 06:40:45 AM »

kslrr · « **Reply #7 on:** July 31, 2007, 08:41:00 AM »

Is it difficult to get it up on the center stand?

heffay · « **Reply #8 on:** July 31, 2007, 08:45:25 AM »

Quote from: kslrr on July 31, 2007, 08:41:00 AM

Is it difficult to get it up on the center stand?

oh, but once you get it there... it just rocks back and forth easily to make tire changes a snap.

DammitDan · « **Reply #9 on:** July 31, 2007, 08:53:12 AM »

Yeah just grab the rear aileron and push down on the left landing gear door and pull back on pilot-side window.

Easy as pie.

Gordon · « **Reply #10 on:** July 31, 2007, 09:13:32 AM »

Is it a hatchback? You could probably fit a sweet bass system in there! It already has the huge rear wing, now it just needs some polished rims and low-pro tires, black out the windows and put some neon lights underneath and it's good to go!

Cvillechopper · « **Reply #11 on:** July 31, 2007, 09:26:23 AM »

Don't forget the cherry bomb muffler so it'll sound like a bumper boat.

Seriously, That is a beautiful thing. How long before the domestic builders or fuel companies start legal action to block this plane's access to the states?

kslrr · « **Reply #12 on:** July 31, 2007, 09:28:30 AM »

Maybe Boing will partner with Honda like they did with Italian and Japanise (?) companies to build the 787. Honda could make the parts and Boing could assemble here in the states.

firecracker · « **Reply #13 on:** July 31, 2007, 09:56:01 AM »

What work do you do, that you got such good access? Just wondering...

kslrr · « **Reply #14 on:** July 31, 2007, 11:00:10 AM »

Quote from: firecracker on July 31, 2007, 09:56:01 AM

What work do you do, that you got such good access? Just wondering...

I design Building Control Systems for JCI.

I read about Boing in the newspaper.

heffay · « **Reply #15 on:** July 31, 2007, 11:50:08 AM »

Quote from: kslrr on July 31, 2007, 11:00:10 AM

Quote from: firecracker on July 31, 2007, 09:56:01 AM
What work do you do, that you got such good access? Just wondering...

I design Building Control Systems for JCI.

I read about Boing in the newspaper.

i think he was talking about mike's access to get such quality up close time w/ the honda.

firecracker · « **Reply #16 on:** July 31, 2007, 12:02:24 PM »

Exactly. Thanks for translating.

kslrr · « **Reply #17 on:** July 31, 2007, 12:19:00 PM »

Quote from: heffay on July 31, 2007, 11:50:08 AM

Quote from: kslrr on July 31, 2007, 11:00:10 AM
Quote from: firecracker on July 31, 2007, 09:56:01 AM
What work do you do, that you got such good access? Just wondering...

I design Building Control Systems for JCI.

I read about Boing in the newspaper.

i think he was talking about mike's access to get such quality up close time w/ the honda.

Oops, I should have figured that question was for the author. :p

clarkjh · « **Reply #18 on:** July 31, 2007, 02:34:07 PM »

Looks like a modified Lear. Still I wouldn't kick it out of my yard.

James

MikeD718 · « **Reply #19 on:** July 31, 2007, 03:56:37 PM »

Quote from: firecracker on July 31, 2007, 09:56:01 AM

What work do you do, that you got such good access? Just wondering...

i work the line for the FBO they came to here in cincinnati.

Quote from: kslrr on July 31, 2007, 09:28:30 AM

Maybe Boing will partner with Honda like they did with Italian and Japanise (?) companies to build the 787. Honda could make the parts and Boing could assemble here in the states.

actually, piper is helping them with servicing, and GE is helping wiht engine production. honda just built a $100 million facility in Greensboro SC to build them

Steve F · « **Reply #20 on:** July 31, 2007, 09:47:04 PM »

Lemme see.....they have the Silver Wing, the Gold Wing....what are they gonna call this one? The Platinum Wing? The Carbon Fiber Wing? Cool looking aircraft!

clarkjh · « **Reply #21 on:** August 01, 2007, 03:19:25 AM »

Quote from: Steve F on July 31, 2007, 09:47:04 PM

Lemme see.....they have the Silver Wing, the Gold Wing....what are they gonna call this one? The Platinum Wing? The Carbon Fiber Wing? Cool looking aircraft!

Hyper Wing? Riddalin Wing?

James

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