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A model helicopter, sitting on a landing pad, plugged
into a
power socket and charging up a series of large
capacitors,
several slices of bread loaded into the stripped-down
toaster in the cargo bay.
A remote control, with buttons marked FLIGHT, RELEASE
and a variable control for TOASTEDNESS.
Spin up the
desired level of darkness on the dial and hit FLIGHT,
then
guide the Flying Toaster on a lap or two of the room,
while
the capacitors discharge and heat the toaster elements
to
impart a singed surface to the bread, before bringing
the
chopper in over the table and toggling the RELEASE
button.
Two slices of toast and a small selection of spreads and
conserves are launched to your plate, where you have
placed a compact LASER designator device, so you get
an
accurate payload delivery every time.
Perhaps a blimp will suffice?
http://airswimmers.com/
Just have it lift the toast out of the toaster to your plate... [RayfordSteele, Apr 26 2012]
Payload.
http://www.helifrea...thread.php?t=171067
Possibly relevant, not really interesting. [erenjay, Apr 26 2012]
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I don't think a helicopter capable of carrying a toaster would be safe for inside use- maybe if the bread is toasted on the ground/bench, then helicopter carries the toast to your plate? |
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Then you may need a bigger house or fewer
chandeliers. |
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I beg to differ. My two slice toaster weighs 2.2 kg, after "stripping down" and adding the necessary launching mechanisms and such, we can assume a ~2 kg (4.4 pounds). As discussed in my [link], a T-rex 600 electric helicopter would struggle with, but possibly manage, that kind of payload. The aformentioned T-rex heli is 1.2m (47.25') from nose to tail (not including the rotor).
If you feel safe with a 3kg helicopter carrying a 2kg payload hovering less than 2 metres above your head, then thats good for you, but I certainly don't. |
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Flying Toaster's using the Flying Toaster
again....watch out below. |
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Why not a hot air balloon? |
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Overhead crane. Option of bridge, gantry, or jib to fit
kitchen size and configuration. Nestled cranes could be
used to deliver condiments, utensils, and the
newspaper/iPad. |
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I actually met a man who specializes in building working
scale models of overhead cranes. He makes them as demo
models for companies that build the real thing to take to
trade shows and sales pitches. |
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[bliss] got a laugh out of me, as usual. |
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// don't think a helicopter capable of carrying a toaster carrying a
toaster would be safe for inside use // |
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I wonder if you can get the shark with real teeth/actuated
jaw. CHOMP! |
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That's why it's so much fun, [erenjay]. This place is
for **halfbaked** ideas... not practical ones. |
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"half-assed" however is not a substitute. |
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Absolutely not. Every crackpot notion that graces these
hallowed pages must be whatsoever no less than fully-
assed. |
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Look! A five-assed monkey! |
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//and a rat's one at that//-does the crackpot notion have to be a rat's?
Or must the idea be fully rat's assed? |
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I'm sorry, Mr [8th]. I should have known better than
to hold up a mirror to thine supremely benevolent,
be-buttocked countenance. |
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well known Borg weak spot... when his own laser shines back into his optical sensor he attacks reflexively. The easiest way to defeat them really, barring having a few kittens on hand. |
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