Chinese Farmer Flies Self-Built Airplane,,,

@jairgirl (2877)
United States
June 26, 2008 7:48pm CST
i am watching the show "the last comic standing" while my hubby is reading his stuff on the net and he showed me this amazing video and report: [i]Chinese Farmer Flies Self-Built Airplane, Doesn't Wet Pants Seeing as we crapped ourselves twice from just watching this clip, it's a wonder that this Chinese farmer manages to keep it together while flying this death-trap through the skies. The camera only points rearwards at the guy's crotch, but that's probably to show what gigantic balls this guy must have. The guy built this thing out of what looks like dirt and spare parts from broken aircraft, which is pretty much something we wouldn't want to be riding up 300 feet in the air. This reminds us of Mr. Woo, the Chinese Robot Farmer, who built working robots out of stuff he's found at the junk heap. [/i] you can watched the video on this link: http://gizmodo.com/5019978/chinese-farmer-flies-self+built-airplane-doesnt-wet-pants i am very amazed coz the man have come up with a plane on his own and mind you he is just your normal farmer. i have lived in china for 5 years and i have to say that if you see a farmer there you wouldnt think they know much coz i have encountered some farmers who dont even know how to read and write and dont know the value of their money. i remember buying vegetables and i have to make sure i have the coin that they prefer (50 cents) anyway, having said this makes me think that, if this man can come up with something amazing as that without much money, technology and other resources how much more with those who have it and dont even take advantage of what they have and what they can do. seeing this gives me hope that hopefully someone will come up with a car that will not depend to oil and anything that will require so much money just to have one. i cant wait to see some more of this kind of invention. btw, i have to applaud this guy not only for making his own plane but for flying with nothing to support him in case it fails. pretty awesome ei? have a great evening! takecare
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@SomeCowgirl (32189)
• United States
27 Jun 08
He must have balls of steel. Wow, and such a great invention, out of dirt and spare parts from an air craft. Very nice, and amazing! Have a Great day.
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@jairgirl (2877)
• United States
27 Jun 08
hello, yeah, he sure have that kind of balls LOL. i am not sure if his part comes from air craft as it is mostly from junk (as far as i remember, but maybe i am wrong) i hope there are lots and lots of human who will do the same thing, we need a lot of amazing inventor specially now that gas prices and the cost of living is way too high. thanks for coming over! good night!
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@jairgirl (2877)
• United States
27 Jun 08
hello again, sorry for my bad quote and yes you are right about the aircraft part - my apology! oh, buggies are great to have i always enjoy them (ok reading about them as i have not seen one on this area yet) i remember going to this amish town hoping to see one but we didnt get a chance to see it. i love horses and i envy coz you have it out there. oh well! great to know you are loving your place, i love country side too! have a great day!
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@SomeCowgirl (32189)
• United States
27 Jun 08
Oh well I had deducted the air craft parts as you had mentioned it in your discussion. Yes we do need more inventions, although I wouldn't mind going back to horse and buggy. We live in the country, so a horse wouldn't be to far from the fetch. Have a Great day.
• Philippines
27 Jun 08
hi jairgirl... its been a while i have not been active lately...hehe how r u? i saw the video thanks with the link... i didn't complete watching it though...but i think there are two possibility: 1) the flying machine was fake...and its just a camera trick...the man was just sitting on a machine like apparatus with a blue background... playing the flying scenes...and air blowers where used to make the special effects... 2)it was real... SMILE ALWAYS...^_^
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@jairgirl (2877)
• United States
27 Jun 08
hello, wow! great to see you again, where have you been? anyway, the video is real the site i gave is a legitimate site for technology so they wouldnt come up with something that is a hoax or else they will ruined their reputation. if you look on my other post you will see another chinese man who is showing a great potential in tech world. btw, i wouldnt show something nor post something here that i feel is fake coz i prefer to impart knowledge and or interest so to me it will be best to see that the site is great and beside my hubby is a tech guy so i learned from him LOL i hope there are some other people who will do the same thing like him and wont see poverty and lack of resources as a reason to stop and no longer try to do new stuff. remember the great inventors start from scratch and i guess this kind of personality leads to a much bigger potential.. thanks for giving me your thoughts and hope to see more of you. takecare
• Philippines
27 Jun 08
^_^ i see if its from reputable source then it must be real...then the farmer is indeed a good inventor...i salute those great mind thumbs up... anyways...yup i have been busy with other things lately, but iam back with vengeance lolz... hoping to see more of you...^_^ SMILE ALWAYS...^_^
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@jairgirl (2877)
• United States
27 Jun 08
i wish the same way! i hope there will be more and more independent person who can come up with something that is very useful and dont have to depend to big companies to buy something in an outrageous price. i see, so you are that busy ei? glad to see the vengeance coming! good luck LOL! happy to see the monkee again! takecare
@YOULANLIU (311)
• China
27 Jun 08
Yes,in China's rural areas,indeed there are many hidden talents.Nearly all of these people are common farmers,they are usually only have primary education and even some of them are illteracy.But they have great interests to creat their own ideals except cultivate land.Not just airplane,I have heared similar news that they had made car,helicopter even submarine.They had realized their ideals with rudimentary tools and the information gathered ultimately,they are indeed great.
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@jairgirl (2877)
• United States
27 Jun 08
that is amazing indeed! it is sad that their talents have to be hidden and not get more chance to improve it and have the right facility to do it. i think that in most country, the dedication is missing and the will as well. i enjoy reading something like this as it gives me hope that there are a lot of people who do great stuff other than what their normal life is and is willing to change their lives and create something useful. i have not heard other news about chinese creations BUT if what you say is true then that is great! i hope your government will give them a better chance and not shut them off. thanks for your response! have a good one!