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mylesdw

23rd September 2009 22:27

Test Pilot for a Day

Thought you guys might be interested in this

Be a Jetpack Test Pilot! for sale - TradeMe.co.nz - New Zealand

running on TradeMe in NZ at the moment.

zhishengji751

24th September 2009 04:36

Seems it's recently been won @ $5700 NZD.

From their website I found this amusing:

Quote:

One cause of helicopter accidents is their main rotors coming into contact with objects like a wire. The Jetpack ducts protect the rotors. Additionally, when on the ground, the ducts provide enhanced safety for other people.

Personally I wouldn't like a wire strike while flying the jetpack either, considering you would be dangling out the front.

RVDT	24th September 2009 06:23

Too bad you will never be able to fly it higher than you would care to fall!

Hilico

25th September 2009 20:03

'Must weigh less than 90kg'...damn....

SASless

25th September 2009 22:06

Think of the IFR version.....with full icing certification!

Or perhaps the dreaded running takeoff with a Vr of 45 kts.

outofwhack

26th September 2009 03:06

Gee a running take off could be tiring! Approved roller skates would be a nice earner for the manuf.

How about one on floats? One on each foot!

Nf stable

26th September 2009 09:05

Ah Yes, the Jet Pack Clipper, popular amongst Tuna Boat Jet Packers.

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...ackclipper.jpg

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