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World's First Commercialy Available Jet Pack - $86,000

yeaaa... im def buying one!!!!
I just wish it could go longer and faster..
(maybe they will make one that is out of the light sport requirements and i can use my pilots license and get one that goes 120mph and a bigger tank:)
 
Noah Kadner said:
Question- how do they get around FAA licensing for that one? I'm guessing it will never be legal...

Noah
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They're actually working with FAA regs. The size, weight, power, etc. all make the machine fall within the FAA ultralight category. This is the same heading under which things like powered parachutes fall, and as such are significantly less regulated by the FAA. That said, it sounds like they are taking safety very seriously (at least as serious as you can with an untethered jet(fan)pack.) I'm a certificated fixed wing single engine pilot, but I would absolutely leap at the chance to try one of these guys - just as long as somebody else tries it first :)
Peace,

-Harry

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P.S. Further reading if you're bored: http://www.faa.gov/aircraft/gen_av/ultralights/
 
The JetLev works within all FAA regulations and is licensed.

We've had lots of successful test pilots use the JetLev and they've all learned how to use it within minutes...and all came back to shore with a huge smile on their faces from ear-to-ear.

International Dealerships and resorts are now being setup that will carry a few JetLev's in their inventory. Where do you live? Maybe you'll be able to try it this summer.

Norm

Big smiles. This was the old prototype from 2 years ago but as I said in the last post, the latest production model is very slick. The hose is black, jetpack black and consists of parts made of carbon fiber and black hardcoat anodized aluminum, and the hull is a new sleek design that is black and silver color combo (Subject to change though on final serial production run).

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Harry Lipnick said:
They're actually working with FAA regs. The size, weight, power, etc. all make the machine fall within the FAA ultralight category. This is the same heading under which things like powered parachutes fall, and as such are significantly less regulated by the FAA. That said, it sounds like they are taking safety very seriously (at least as serious as you can with an untethered jet(fan)pack.) I'm a certificated fixed wing single engine pilot, but I would absolutely leap at the chance to try one of these guys - just as long as somebody else tries it first :)
Peace,

-Harry

EDIT:
P.S. Further reading if you're bored: http://www.faa.gov/aircraft/gen_av/ultralights/
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Update on the Martin Jetpack - Shipping 2011

Update on the Martin Jetpack - Shipping 2011

Just received this today via email in response to inquiry about purchase:

Just to let you know, we estimate the initial sale price for the recreational version of the Martin Jetpack will be around US$100,000. We will be ready to take orders soon with deliveries from 2011. Our target specifications for the recreational Martin Jetpack are given in the attached brochure.

We are following the standard aviation sales process whereby to obtain a production slot you will be required to commit to a refundable deposit.

If you would like to be added to our list of prospective purchasers please let me know and we will notify you when we are ready to take orders.

-michael zaletel
 
Anyone bother to read the specs? It burns 10 gals an hour. ONLY HOLD FIVE GALS! That's 30 minutes flying time there and back, up and down and no reserve fuel. Kinda like scuba, but with no ability to float. If it had an autopilot, I agree that it would be great for MOS shots over battlefield sceens, skimming over the ocean, following mountain climbers, etc. And for most of you guys, you can write it off as equipment expense.
 
Tim Duran said:
Anyone bother to read the specs? It burns 10 gals an hour. ONLY HOLD FIVE GALS! That's 30 minutes flying time there and back, up and down and no reserve fuel. Kinda like scuba, but with no ability to float. If it had an autopilot, I agree that it would be great for MOS shots over battlefield sceens, skimming over the ocean, following mountain climbers, etc. And for most of you guys, you can write it off as equipment expense.
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Two key things to remember...

1. If you have been ascending for 15 minutes, it's time to think about descending.

2. If cars and houses still look really tiny to you after 29 minutes of flying, don't worry, they'll look REALLY big again very soon.

-michael zaletel
 
Being a helicopter pilot with a personal history of 4 engine failures in single engine helicopters and still here to tell about it, I suspect the outcome might have been different if I was flying one of these. If the engine quits in this machine or the drive line to one or both of the props fail, you might just beat a well polished piano to the ground in a race. Anyone interested in buying one, please PM me, as I would like to be named as a benificiary in your life insurance policy. Anyone considering buying stock in the company, I have a bridge to sell.
 
LOL.

Still LOL'ing.

okay, it's down to a soft chuckle now...but thanks Vance.

-michael
 
Though it looks impressive and it takes you to these science fiction movies, does any one really believe that can take footage and fly this at the same time?
I believe its another toy for the rich big kids that wanna play superman, there are other ways you can fly with out destroying the environment, and enjoy what a flight actually offers you, like gliders with engines, that once you are up you turn it off and fly peacefully,
take your footage, have a second passenger on board, and with 100.000 well you can buy 4 of them to suit the color of your cloths .
Can only see being used in the movies as a JB accessory.
 
Hmm, Constantine, you must free your mind and think harder. :)

There are more applications for a Jetpack besides an accessory for a James Bond movie.

Besides the main market being for the wealthy yacht owners around the world and the hundreds of resorts globally for the millions of tourists that want to give it a try, other applications include but not limited to:

Search and Rescue
Bridge Inspection
Anti-Piracy Units
etc.

At the Dubai boat show last year, a rep from the US Military was there and had to pick up his jaw from the floor from his excitement over this product as they are supposed to be launching a marine anti-piracy program, and thought these would be an excellent tool to use. He was very interested.

Again, these applications will be alot smaller than the resort, entertainment, and recreation market.

A Jackie Chan film had contacted my father as well as they were interested in using it for one of his upcoming films.

I wouldn't really advise shooting video with these though...that's not the purpose. It would be better to have a Techno30 crane on the back of a boat with stabilized head.

Norm
 
Oh my mind is very free dont worry about this.
What one should worry about is that if you want to use it for anti piracy purpose do you actually believe that they will let you land on the boat with this?
I can see it being used for inspection .
You know military boys , they are big kids looking for expensive toys, pull their little games off and spend millions of peoples income.
At this point of where the world is, I strongly disagree Iam afraid. Thats my point of view
I also believe its very dangerous for the pilot and even more dangerous for the people under the pilot.
Your dads invention for inspection and rescue purposes I find it more usuful and less dangerous as well as enviromentally friendlier.
 
Yes, that's true. I'm only telling you what was observed and the different areas of interest so far but who knows if any of these will come true.

Like I said, it's mainly the recreational and resort markets that the JetLev would most likely cater to for the most part. There may be other little small niche markets created over time but who knows...only time will tell.

Cheers,

Norm



constantine Tirintzis said:
Oh my mind is very free dont worry about this.
What one should worry about is that if you want to use it for anti piracy purpose do you actually believe that they will let you land on the boat with this?
I can see it being used for inspection .
You know military boys , they are big kids looking for expensive toys, pull their little games off and spend millions of peoples income.
At this point of where the world is, I strongly disagree Iam afraid. Thats my point of view
I also believe its very dangerous for the pilot and even more dangerous for the people under the pilot.
Your dads invention for inspection and rescue purposes I find it more usuful and less dangerous as well as enviromentally friendlier.
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Vance Colvig said:
Being a helicopter pilot with a personal history of 4 engine failures in single engine helicopters and still here to tell about it, I suspect the outcome might have been different if I was flying one of these. If the engine quits in this machine or the drive line to one or both of the props fail, you might just beat a well polished piano to the ground in a race. Anyone interested in buying one, please PM me, as I would like to be named as a benificiary in your life insurance policy. Anyone considering buying stock in the company, I have a bridge to sell.
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It has an integrated emergency chute.

-sc
 
Sorry to say that unless its a special designed parachute that can open a few dozen meters above ground and can actually rescue both pilot and machine , well this is kinda impossible to my poor military knowledge of my experience as a army parachute r .
I really think the parachute can work for higher and probably only for the piilot which still lives a big load coming down racing the polished grand piano , and who knows how many to eliminate.Ten meters? By the time you realize there is a fealure on the system you will hit the ground fefore you even think of opening the parachute man. But if its just ten meters you are probably jump off with out it and come out with a couple of broken legs, unless the jet machine lands on your back...just a joke of cource
 
The U.S. Army had a hovering platform back in the 60's and could find no practical use for it at the time. Imagine trying to sneak up on the bad guys with one of these machines! The trend is to go to remotely piloted vehicles for survelance and weapons delivery in case no one has noticed.

This is what I am talking about! I only wish Wilbur and Orville could have seen what they started! This took place 7 years or more ago, so it is "old technology"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gS4WZmp0_jw&feature=fvst
 
At first I thought this guy was foolish if not crazy. There are other videos of him on the net, some showing the "innards" of his flying device. This was carefully thought out, well engineered, and skillfully built. On top of it all, this guy is no spring chicken. He is a former Swiss Air Force pilot and now an airline pilot. I now have the deepest respect for his imagination, ingenuity, pioneering spirit, and his love of flying. Since then, he has flown the English Channel. Gee it looks like fun.

He
 
Wow, that's crazy! Looks like a lot of fun. However, I don't think this could be for the masses for recreation...the risk is a lot higher than flying 33' off the ground over water.
How long can the Jetman fly for on those tanks of nitro? Is it less than 5-10min? Can you land smoothly? The original Jetpack could only fly for a max of 45 seconds. An exhilerating 45 seconds though...

That would be ideal for sneaking up on pirate ships as yes, the JetLev would be too loud and slow to be inconspicuous enough.

EDIT: I read that it can fly for max 4min and you must land by parachute for Jetman's invention. The only limitation is that you have to be launched from the sky from a plane. You can't launch from the surface. Still looks like a rush though!

JetLev Current Production Hull
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