I don’t think the Nitrous Oxide is intended for ‘rocket propulsion’. In a car, it is injected into the engine, to boost performance. though, given the historical perspective on witches and broomsticks, it may be for breathing, instead of broom performance.
Nitrous Oxide is contained in the “Bottle”,which is usually constructed of thick-walled aluminum. The gas is dispersed by opening the valve on top of the bottle and then directed by some sort of tube or hose into the intake manifold. It is much denser than air thus resulting in higher compression when the piston reaches top dead center. It is actually a non-flammable gas. It is also used in the dentists office to put a patient to sleep. Commonly referred to as " Laughing Gas ". So it IS pointed in the correct position. JoJo Da Bulldog knows !!
Using nitrous oxide in a jet engine has been tested by the Air Force. It was tested as a means to shorten the take off of fighters. The amount of thrust generated when the NOS was injected at take off was said to be “insane”. I do not think it ever got past the testing phase.
You all realize, of course, that it isn’t the broom that flies, it’s the witch. The broom merely gives her a place to sit. Harry Potter not withstanding.
MeMow_MyCat about 11 years ago
The way he’s got it on there he’ll blow her a$$ right into the ground! lol
jack fairbanks about 11 years ago
she’ll be the laughing stick of the coven
charliefarmrhere about 11 years ago
@MeMow—-I agree. The bottle appears to be mounted backwards, & if set off in the present configuration, will give witch quite a thrill.
Peabody-Martini about 11 years ago
So the Wiz put in a “Oh $#it” switch.
Brightspot60 about 11 years ago
I don’t think the Nitrous Oxide is intended for ‘rocket propulsion’. In a car, it is injected into the engine, to boost performance. though, given the historical perspective on witches and broomsticks, it may be for breathing, instead of broom performance.
Chris Kenworthy about 11 years ago
That witch should take precautions to make sure she doesn’t slide off, like Broom Hilda did this week.
Mowog about 11 years ago
What a gas!
ridagrey53 about 11 years ago
Nitrous Oxide is contained in the “Bottle”,which is usually constructed of thick-walled aluminum. The gas is dispersed by opening the valve on top of the bottle and then directed by some sort of tube or hose into the intake manifold. It is much denser than air thus resulting in higher compression when the piston reaches top dead center. It is actually a non-flammable gas. It is also used in the dentists office to put a patient to sleep. Commonly referred to as " Laughing Gas ". So it IS pointed in the correct position. JoJo Da Bulldog knows !!
Mihir Asher about 11 years ago
Hey, I think I built something like that in that Bad Piggies app …
Neat '33 about 11 years ago
Isn’t that how Harry Potter gets around in those movies?
fixer1967 about 11 years ago
Using nitrous oxide in a jet engine has been tested by the Air Force. It was tested as a means to shorten the take off of fighters. The amount of thrust generated when the NOS was injected at take off was said to be “insane”. I do not think it ever got past the testing phase.
xpurplezebra about 11 years ago
every witch way butt loose
Rickapolis about 11 years ago
You all realize, of course, that it isn’t the broom that flies, it’s the witch. The broom merely gives her a place to sit. Harry Potter not withstanding.
boldyuma about 11 years ago
NOSWhen it absolutely, positively, needs to get there today..