Progress for Martin Jetpck

[Jens]

Look like they have done some big progress in controling the jetpack :peace:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TBndcBjQFM

This one with sound on:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wB_3BRkSLrU

[vista]

Wonder if these "thrust pack" designs would be subject to USA leaf blower ordinances (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=leaf+blower+ordinance&aq=0&oq=leaf+blower+ord)?

[Minnesota_Mike]

That is WAY too cool.
(Never seen it before)

[Jens]

That is WAY too cool...
I agree. Especially seen from an engineering viewpoint. This looks to be a dream project for any designer and builder.
Incredibly nice and well done job :yo:

The financial side of the project is another story, and probably also a big challenge.

Taken from http://www.eaa.org/news/2009/2009-04-23_jetpack.asp :

“We have now passed our 40 hours flight test milestone with this prototype, and this video answers these questions,” Martin said. One of the jetpack’s major advancements, he said, is electric stabilization, which was implemented as a result of the many industry contacts made at Oshkosh last year. “Touching base with leaders in the aviation industry was brilliant,” he said, noting meetings with Boeing, NASA, Rockwell Collins, and others. Rockwell’s Micro INS (advanced integrated inertial sensor suite) technology essentially allowed Martin to incorporate fly-by-wire technology with much better stability, Martin said.
Martin plans to return to Oshkosh this year and hopes to have the latest version of the jetpack with him.