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First Jetpowered Flying Man

Posted December 28, 2006 2:06 PM

From Science Fiction in the News:

Apparently, the first successful jet-pack; it looks pretty good on YouTube. The jet-pack consists of wings with a total three meter span with four model engines built under the wings. Speeds of up to 200 kilometers per hour are possible. So far, the device does not allow powered take-offs. So, he jumps out of a plane, stabilizes his flight, and then powers up. Up to four minutes of powered flight at speeds of one hundred knots have been achieved. No that's not him in the picture.

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12/29/2006 12:21 PM

Just what we need... a personal weapons delivery system for all.

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01/02/2007 10:13 PM

What no landing gear mounted on his chest? What a wimp

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