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Old 16th Aug 2008, 21:02
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Interesting paper about the variable diameter tilt rotor. Sounds more complex than the V-22 if that is possible.

I saw the V-22 fly at Oshkosh earlier this month.
And the Martin jetpack was demonstrated for its first public display. The jetpack was really two ducted fans with a piston engine for power. It managed to climb about 4 feet. The designer said flights of 6 feet have been accomplished. It seemed to require two assistants for stability.
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