Rocket City Rednecks Season 1 Episode 9 Slingshot Into Orbit/Hillbilly Hovercraft
- TV-PG
- November 30, 2011
- 44 min
In the ninth episode of Rocket City Rednecks season 1, titled "Slingshot Into Orbit/Hillbilly Hovercraft," the redneck rocket scientists push the limits once again by testing out their latest innovations.
First up, Travis Taylor and the team set out to create a new type of launch system called a slingshot. The goal is to use a giant rubber band to launch a rocket into orbit, which would eliminate the need for expensive rocket fuel. To test the slingshot's power, the team builds a 30-foot tall wooden tower and attaches a massive rubber band to the top. They then launch projectiles off the tower and measure their speed to see if the slingshot could really launch a rocket into space. But will their homemade rubber band be strong enough to handle the intense pressure?
Next, the team sets their sights on creating an amphibious hovercraft that can travel over both land and water. The goal is to build a vehicle that can easily cross the marshy terrain of the South and reach otherwise inaccessible locations. To make the hovercraft, the team modifies an old airboat, replacing the propeller with a fan and adding skirts around the bottom to create a cushion of air. But will their modifications actually work, or will the hovercraft be a total disaster?
As always, the Rocket City Rednecks face plenty of obstacles along the way, including faulty equipment, unpredictable weather, and their own limited resources. But with their trademark ingenuity and determination, they manage to overcome the odds and come up with some truly impressive inventions.
Overall, "Slingshot Into Orbit/Hillbilly Hovercraft" is an exciting and entertaining episode of Rocket City Rednecks that showcases the team's creativity and resourcefulness. Whether you're a fan of science, engineering, or just good old-fashioned redneck ingenuity, this episode is sure to deliver plenty of laughs and thrills.