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So many people will want to test and since the value of life is so low, nobody's going to complain because somebody else will be more willing to do it for less. The day of testing something being rewarded with money is long past. After all, when you test a new OS, does the OS maker pay you? No, you're telling them how to fix things, since they're too cheap to hire their own workers.
This not a "jet" pack. It is more of a "fan" pack. It bears more resemblance to a rotary wing aircraft than a jet one. Kind of big too. Nevertheless, I'd like to fly one.
see the wiki article
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Jetpack
also have a look at this one
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jet_pack
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Jetpack
also have a look at this one
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jet_pack
I seem to remember one that had a 12" axial jet turbine in it, about 41/2 feet long. Of course it was hard to control - you needed to be a Neil Armstrong to fly it. Today's gizmos, undoubtedly have computer stabilization, for newbie pilots.
People can't already drive - they'd rather eat, text, put on makeup, and all because "time is money" and other anti-life or life-aborting concepts.
Now imagine that scenario with flying craft instead of things that roll along on wheels, and if these things aren't made properly, they might just stop in mid-flight. Splatters look great when it's tomato sauce on a pizza crust, but not human remains on pavement.
Now imagine that scenario with flying craft instead of things that roll along on wheels, and if these things aren't made properly, they might just stop in mid-flight. Splatters look great when it's tomato sauce on a pizza crust, but not human remains on pavement.
Still, the US exports gas so there can't be any real energy independence issues to worry about, meaning gas prices should still be low and no need to subsidize them either...
Why the military? In a jungle environment, where most of the bad people we're fighting are, the baddies will hide behind trees and shoot. In an open field, such as a desert, neither side has too large an advantage, until the gas runs out...
Why the military? In a jungle environment, where most of the bad people we're fighting are, the baddies will hide behind trees and shoot. In an open field, such as a desert, neither side has too large an advantage, until the gas runs out...
I see UAVs powered by water(hydrogen generators aboard) that have 15 hour loiter capability, and others can carry ordinance. If it can carry two hell fire missiles, it can carry a 150lbs. man. I imagine the "jet" pack in the article can only carry 90lb. weaklings.(edited) Apparently I'm wrong if the Wiki link posted is correct. It is rated for 280 + or - payload.
http://www.suasnews.com/2011/11/9691/german-multicopter-makes-first-manned-flight/
This would seem to be much cheaper, and safer due to redundancy of motor and control systems...
This would seem to be much cheaper, and safer due to redundancy of motor and control systems...
for use by forestry staff or pipeline staff or electricity staff for checking things out in the field; and if quiet enough, for manned security surveillance.
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