Whirly-Putter Vending Machine

The Whirly-Putter is a two-seater old-fashioned flying machine. A natural evolution from our popular Aero-Putter, the Whirly-Putter incorporates a number of advances and improvements. Propulsion and lift are provided by means of three propellers, driven by a powerful sealed-action clockwork motor. This motor uses advanced internal energy-conversion mechanisms which convert actual raw SL drama into useful kinetic energy. The abundance of free SL drama energy throughout the grid ensures that the Whirly-Putters will never, ever require recharge or refueling. The Whirly-Putter flies somewhat faster than the Aero-Putter, and offers a better view of the surroundings. As an added bonus, it is 100% environmentally friendly, as no combustive fuels are consumed whatsoever.

The Whirly-Putter Vendor is a miraculous device which contains an inexhaustable supply of Whirly-Putter flying contraptions. It was created to allow island and resort owners to provide a fun flying-machine ride for their guests while charging a nominal fee.

Just place the Vendor anywhere there is some clear space around and overhead, and you're ready to go. The Vendor will rez a Whirly-Putter in position when it is paid. The placement of the Vendor determines the position and direction the flying machines face when they are rezzed. The Whirly-Putters require some clear area in which to rez and a clear path infront of and above them.

Once a flying machine has rezzed, any avatar can click on it to sit down and drive. As soon as they sit down, the propellers will spin and the Whirly-Putter will move forwards and upwards a bit, so that it is clear of the rez area.

Controlling the Whirly-Putter is very easy. Forward and Back buttons run the motor in forward or reverse, while the Left and Right buttons turn the Aero-Putter as you would expect. The Up/Down keys let you gain or lose altitude. You can also 'slide' the Whirly-Putter from side to side using shift-left and shift-right.

Once the driver and passenger have stood up, the vehicle will automatically de-rez so that you don't have used Whirly-Putters cluttering up your skies and land.

The Whirly-Putter was designed to be a small and whimsical two-person vehicle, ideal for casual touring around. It was not designed for tearing up the skies at 100 miles an hour.

If you are looking for a personal vehicle for your own use (rather than something designed for island/estate/resort owners) please have a look at our Whirly-Putter Personal.

If you would like to take a Whirly-Putter for a test-drive, come visit the Waikiti Mall at Waikiti Island, where we have one set up next to the Marina.

The Vendor is 1-prim, and the Whirly-Putters are 18-prims.