Yes, The Jetpack

by **J The Kidd** Thu Jul 31, 2008 1:49 am

One of mankind's most adored gadgets (yes, the jetpack) is moving
one step closer to mainstream today with the unveiling of the Martin
Jetpack. Revealed in front of a crowd in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, this human
transporter is technically defined by the FAA as an "experimental
ultralight airplane, equipped with a gas-powered, V-4 piston engine and
two ducted fans that provide the lift." Currently, the $100,000 machine
can only hover for around 30 minutes and rise to 8,000 feet, and those
who sign up to purchase one will first have to complete 15 hours of
flight training as well as a "safety screening." Check out an
all-too-short video after the jump to see the device lift off, float
around and land -- totally underwhelming, but the optimistic few will
surely see promise.

by **Johnnie Butters** Thu Jul 31, 2008 2:31 am

thats a big ass jetpack...

by **The Remedy** Thu Jul 31, 2008 5:15 am

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