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Posted 09 February 2010 - 12:03 PM

The Martin Jetpack, for anyone who's ever dreamed of being Boba Fett, (Like me :D ) then this is for you.

Martin Jetpack

Jetpack Test Pilot Training that includes at least 6 flight sessions over 3 days of training. The experience will be recorded by video camera, and you will be signed off as a Martin Jetpack test pilot.

Martin Jetpack Test Pilot Training, Jetpack Experience.
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Posted 09 February 2010 - 12:14 PM

Oh no you have reignighted my jet pack dreams!

:D

I so want one.

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Posted 09 February 2010 - 12:30 PM

a flying fox?


hmmmmmm


maybe we get a group together to fund it - i bars saturdays!
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Posted 09 February 2010 - 01:43 PM

Oooh I want one. Tho Jetpack it is not, Ducted fan it is.

I want one of those suicidal jetpacks that have like a minute runtime if youre lucky and enough tourqe to put your head through the bottom of a passing jumbo in a split second.
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Posted 11 February 2010 - 09:12 AM

lol... it's got pretty good specs except for it's size, price [$100k!] and fuel ecconomy. Going to work would be quick.. and expensive..

Height 5 ft
Width 5.5 ft
Length 5 ft
Structure Carbon fibre composite
Empty weight 250 lbs (excluding safety equipment)
Gross weight 535 lbs
Useful (Pilot) Load 280 lbs+
Maximum thrust 600 lbs+
Fuel Capacity 5 US gallons (as required by FAA Part 103,Ultralight Regulations)
Fuel burn 10.0 gph
Engine Martin Aircraft 2.0 L V4 2 stroke, rated at 200 hp (150 kw). Max 6000 rpm.
Electrical system 12 V DC Battery, starter, 360 w alternator.
Rotor Carbon / Kevlar composite diameter 1.7 ft
Max 7058 rpm
Range 31.5 miles (at max speed of 63 mph as required by FAA part 103).
Hover in ground effect 8000 ft (estimated)
Hover above ground effect 8000 ft (estimated)
Standard Equipment Flight and Engine displays
Harness
Ballistic Parachute
Retractable undercarriage
Energy absorbing undercarriage.
Classification Meets the requirements of the FAA Part 103, Ultralight Regulations
Pilot License The Ultralight class does not require an FAA recognised pilots license.
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Posted 11 February 2010 - 10:10 AM

"Pilot License The Ultralight class does not require an FAA recognised pilots license."

Cool!!.. No pilots license required ( rubs hands together)..time to dispatch another investment house..lol

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Posted 11 February 2010 - 01:25 PM

That's FAR103 which is kinda like 95.10 in Aus which does need an AUF licence.
This would probably come under ASRA in Australia.
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Posted 11 February 2010 - 01:33 PM

Ahhh nuts

(slowly walks away dragging T-21 backwards in sand :blink: )

yeah the 100K was never gonna get past 'The Minister for Finances and Pain'...lol

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Posted 11 February 2010 - 02:42 PM

I might have to find out how much it is for the 3 day course in NZ, in case I ever go over again.
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Posted 11 February 2010 - 05:54 PM

View PostJaster, on Feb 11 2010, 03:42 PM, said:

I might have to find out how much it is for the 3 day course in NZ, in case I ever go over again.



very interesting read and why did the jet boy jet girl tune pop in to my head as i was reading there site lol

would be ok to get one but think a tad out reach for most expect those who can afford them kind of toys lol

cheers

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