Rocketguy

Better source, if anybody's interested in it.
http://www.rocketguy.com/

And no, it won't reach orbit. He never says so, and doesn't plan on
it.
"The goal is to go straight up 30 miles. There are no plans for orbit
just to set the altitude record for a private citizen.
Orbit requires going at least 170 miles up and going 17,000 MPH
around the earth. Lots of up and lots of sideways. Going up to a
straight up to a stop and dropping back down is different."

Isn't this identical to Bob Truax - the other backyard inventor who
wanted to send people to space? Any connection?
http://www.rctruax.com/