Posted: 8/14/2013 1:56:22 AM EDT
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Sorry if this is a dupe,
the article below states a Kiwi company has gained approval for a pilot to conduct experimental testing of this beast. Probably not really a jetpack, terminology? Duct Pack? Go the Kiwis, inventive sods www.abc.net.au/news/2013-08-13/new-zealand-jetpack-cleared-by-authorities-to-carry-pilot/4884354 |
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In other words .... no more thrusties? I am sure Mr. Gravity has something to say. Quoted:
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What happens when the noise maker stops making noise? In other words .... no more thrusties? I am sure Mr. Gravity has something to say. I'll bet he would speak out rather quickly too. |
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I think so, probably the inverted SCUBA-tank looking pod right above the head rest of the backboard/seat thingy. Quoted:
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Ballistic parachute backup? I think so, probably the inverted SCUBA-tank looking pod right above the head rest of the backboard/seat thingy. 
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Fuck No. Even with a BRS the envelope that it would be survivable would be small. Pretty much guarantee that people will die piloting that thing around. unlike some of the other death traps we fly? I've seen old test videos with similar stuff. Long before the day of fly by wire and a decent INS. I'd give it a shot. |
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unlike some of the other death traps we fly? I've seen old test videos with similar stuff. Long before the day of fly by wire and a decent INS. I'd give it a shot. Quoted:
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Fuck No. Even with a BRS the envelope that it would be survivable would be small. Pretty much guarantee that people will die piloting that thing around. unlike some of the other death traps we fly? I've seen old test videos with similar stuff. Long before the day of fly by wire and a decent INS. I'd give it a shot. Touché. And in retrospect I operate in the caution or avoid section of the H/V diagram for most of my flight. I guess it's all relative. |
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In other words .... no more thrusties? I am sure Mr. Gravity has something to say. Quoted:
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What happens when the noise maker stops making noise? In other words .... no more thrusties? I am sure Mr. Gravity has something to say. You guys always have to find something to bitch about. 
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