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And this is considered safe, is it?
Well, we had quite a few teething problems in the initial development stages, the most memorable of which was a catastrophic failure while running at 85,000rpm that made the turbo fly off. Then the engine caught fire during another run because the bearings seized.

And where exactly is the jet?
I'm sat right on top of it - there's just a 4mm thick piece of steel between it and my arse cheeks.

But this one works OK, right?
Yep. We've ironed out all the teething troubles, and, generally speaking, I'd say it's very reliable.

So what kind of speeds have you managed to reach so far?
The fastest I've gone is 47mph.

I take it you've modified the granny carriage for coping with such high speeds?
Erm, no. We wanted it to be as original as possible, so it's all standard. However, this does mean the steering isn't really adequate and it tends to wobble around; At high speeds you can feel the chassis start to distort a little.

Isn't this a tad on the scary side?
Very much so, yes it is.

So what are you doing it all for?
One day I'd like to build my own jet-powered dragster and so this has been a steep learning curve on just how jet engines work.

Shhh - can you hear that?
Hear what? I can't hear anything...
It's the sound of Sir Frank Whittle turning in his grave...