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First_Principal 2nd Nov 2021 20:51

Anone want to try their hand at flying or owning a Jetpack?
 
Looks as if you could get your own personal jet transport, possibly for quite a reasonable price:

https://www.skylarc.co.nz/auctions/mac/

Most of the complete machines have some flying hours on them and seem to be in reasonable condition. Interesting to follow the development iteration - the later machines are somewhat larger than the first.

Also see there's a couple of 6-DOF simulators for sale. The bases used are the same as for other simulators (fixed wing etc) so should be no trouble to repurpose, or to train yourself up to fly the real thing that you've bought to scare the neighbours...

mcoates 2nd Nov 2021 22:36

WOW.... you don't end up with much left over from $50 million of development money

lucille 3rd Nov 2021 07:31

I think they were overtaken by newer technology.


thunderbird five 3rd Nov 2021 09:47

30 years and 50 mil, and still not available? Sign me up for some of that. (said nobody ever)

Squawk7700 4th Nov 2021 08:10

I’ll give the SAAA a call. Transferring the rego to VH should be a few ticks on a form I’d reckon. I’ll ask my favourite TC. Hopefully my LAME can sign it off if they reckon I’m not qualified enough.

missy 4th Nov 2021 08:41

Martin bro!

Duck Pilot 4th Nov 2021 11:33

Question
 
What kind of questions would I be asked if I was ramp checked flying one of theses? :ok:

mcoates 4th Nov 2021 23:25

no questions on a ramp check, you would just bend over with your bum facing the offending party and engage throttle to take of power setting. Problem solved !

Ixixly 5th Nov 2021 02:57


Originally Posted by Duck Pilot (Post 11137091)
What kind of questions would I be asked if I was ramp checked flying one of theses? :ok:

I think the most common question would be "WTF is that?!"


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