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

I just emailed them asking the minimum required altitude for a successfull (balistic) chute deployement and safe landing. I know for a Cirrus SR 22 a successfull chute deployment was made at 700 feet, I'd think 200 feet would be the min for this, will hopefully know soon.
 
Land this thing on a yacht? You've got to be kidding. This thing looks pretty top heavy, small base, 500+ lbs. You're going to need a crew of grip type guys to hold this thing from tipping over. Even on land you're going to need a very level site to keep it verticle. And getting in and out doesn't look like a snap either. How large a ground crew do you need, especially the guys holding all those five gal cans of gas?
 
Tim Duran said:
Land this thing on a yacht? You've got to be kidding. This thing looks pretty top heavy, small base, 500+ lbs. You're going to need a crew of grip type guys to hold this thing from tipping over. Even on land you're going to need a very level site to keep it verticle. And getting in and out doesn't look like a snap either. How large a ground crew do you need, especially the guys holding all those five gal cans of gas?
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Which one are you talking about...the JetLev or Jetman?
 
Just anding a helicopter in mild seas on a rolling, pitching and heaving deck of a ship can be a "sporty" proposition, and this is with an aircraft with 12 degree slope landing limits laterally, 8 degree limit longitudinally, and one that has excess power available (lift).

There always seems to be a never-ending supply of rich guys who have more money than brains and who buy expensive toys to kill themselves in (frequently to the inner delight of the "trophy widow"). It seems no ammount of arrogance, "cool", or stupidity are a match for the basic laws of nature. Often forgotten is the fact that the earth has a never-ending supply of gravity with an accelleration of 10m/sec/sec and a built in quick stop at the bottom.
 
Chip G said:
I just emailed them asking the minimum required altitude for a successfull (balistic) chute deployement and safe landing. I know for a Cirrus SR 22 a successfull chute deployment was made at 700 feet, I'd think 200 feet would be the min for this, will hopefully know soon.
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4 days now and no response yet.
 
They just emailed me:

'Dear Chip,

Many thanks for your interest in the Martin Jetpack.

We are currently testing the rocket parachute, our design target is to reduce the recovery altitude to as little as 10 meters.

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.

P.S: We currently have a range of Martin Jetpack related merchandise for sale. The link for our online store is as follows: http://www.martinjetpack.com/jetpack-merchandise.aspx

Kind regards

Marney Price'


30 feet isn't bad if they can make it happen, the death zone starts about 30feet wth a helmet on. Only problem now is my insurance angent for my current little single engine plane laughed at me when I asked how much it would cost to insure. They won't touch it.
 
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