the Martin jet pack looks pretty good

[lind9650]

What is a Martin jet pack ???

Erica

[creative*crisis]

An experimental aircraft for 1, that buzzes you round with a pack on your back like a super hero.............apparently.

[lloydslights]

I want one.  Piccies?????

DEB

[imastawka]

Here ya go Deb

 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2813788/Rocket-man-New-Zealand-man-whos-designed-jetpack-try...

[creative*crisis]

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@lloydslights wrote:

I want one.  Piccies?????

DEB

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• The Martin Jetpack is an experimental aircraft. Though its tradename uses the phrase "jet pack", the craft uses ducted fans for lift. Wikipedia
• Top speed: 74 km/h
• Range: 51 km
• Weight: 114 kg
• Wingspan: 1.68 m
• Length: 1.70 m
• Unit cost: 150,000–150,000 NZD (2013)
• Engine type: V4 engine

[creative*crisis]

I could just see me dropping in at the local supermarket in one of those.

[lloydslights]

I think I'll wait......a bit quieter........takes more weight...

However, it is one of my longtime dreams.

DEB

[creative*crisis]

I'm inclined to agree with you i think the Martin comes under the heading of boys toys.

[lind9650]

51 Km would just take me to the next town and back. No way would it take me to Melbourne, so I'd rather wait for the Jetsons Mobile.

Erica