Booth W-100 will also be the place for a close-up look at the Buckeye Bullet – The Ohio State University’s all electric vehicle that recently reached a top speed of more than 320mph. Next, take the opportunity to look and feel the inner working of the human body with a synthetic body from SynDaver. Then move on to view several Unmanned Air Vehicles from Oklahoma State University, as well as Lockheed Martin’s K-Max helicopter, before having your photo taken with Flyer 1 – the experimental aircraft created by the Wright brothers in 1903. Finally take time to pilot Flyer 1 via a simulator. Whether you are experiencing history with Flyer 1 or the future of aviation with the UAVs, learning more about the human body or viewing electric cars, make sure to have your badge scanned at booth W-100 for a chance to win an iPad 3, with one winner chosen Monday – Friday. |
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The Buckeye Bullet is a student-built, student created, alternative-fuel racecar from The Ohio State University. On September 25, 2009, the Buckeye Bullet 2 set international land speed records at the Bonneville Salt Flats of 303.025mph (487.672kmph) in the flying kilometer and 302.877mph (487.433kmph) in the flying mile. In 2010, in partnership with Monaco-based electric car manufacturer Venturi, the Buckeye Bullet team replaced the fuel cells with lithium-ion batteries from A123 Systems. Setting a land speed record of 291mph for a lithium-ion battery powered vehicle. Then on August 24, 2011, at the Bonneville Salt Flats, the Buckeye Bullet 2 clocked 320mph. Official registration of the time was by the FIA (Federation Internationale de l’Automobile).
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