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nthfinity
03-15-2010, 01:46 AM
2010 technology
Ray flies Martin Jetpack for a VIP - YouTube



1978-1982 tech
The WASP (Williams Aerial Systems Platform) - YouTube
Personal UFO, X-Jet A Flying Segway - YouTube

Or... would you rather have 80's tech? I know which I'd go for!


Would you need a pilot license for it? NO
Was the test pilot called a pilot? No, but he was for other tests and other devices
Did anybody in the row of generals flinch when the platform was gunning for them at 60 mph flying over a swamp before slowing down quickly, and manuvering around the said generals? No.
Were the neighbors of the AFB upset about the noise? YES! They callled Channel 2 who sent a helicopter out who filmed the platform. That tape has never aired!

It makes a screeching noise that is quite loud when it is landing; but other than that it is a typical jet noise of that type (Identical to that of the Tomahawk Cruise Missie except for one bearing)

Juho
03-15-2010, 04:37 PM
That's just ridiculous...

Mattk
03-17-2010, 10:28 AM
DOesn't exactly seem like the most practical of vehicles. No thanks!

nthfinity
03-17-2010, 10:37 AM
DOesn't exactly seem like the most practical of vehicles. No thanks!
Neither does a supercar! Yes please! ;)

turpija
03-17-2010, 02:47 PM
unlike most other jet packs this one has decent range which was only thing I didn't like about previous generations, so I agree with nthfinity, Yes please! :D

marcefer
03-17-2010, 11:18 PM
It's not the prettiest flying washing-machine, but YES.
I would only add a front hood or nose so have some sense of direction :-D