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Post by The Red Baron on Apr 18, 2013 9:18:43 GMT 12
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Post by Peter Lewis on Apr 18, 2013 18:50:16 GMT 12
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Post by beagle on Apr 18, 2013 19:50:59 GMT 12
I wonder what the operating costs are. Just trying to cut down my $100 per week in gas to work and back.
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Post by jonesy on Apr 18, 2013 21:47:36 GMT 12
Or....wouldnt it be hilarious if it succeeded and turned out to be the "next big thing"?
Kinda feel sorry for these guys, theyve put their heart and soul into it and theyre destined to be mocked mercilessly for it. I'd buy shares, but I'm still waiting for the money from a Nigerian prince to arrive...
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 18, 2013 21:54:07 GMT 12
After talking with the Martin Jetpack chap at Masterton and seeing the video there of the all new design version flying, I am a lot more convinced that it will be successful than i used to be. In fact I think it could be quite a goer.
After all, I'll bet the inventor of the segway thing was probably in the same boat but look how they have now caught on. Every security guard in chrisendom seems to have one at big events now! Imagine what secutity could do with a jetpack!
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Post by conman on Apr 19, 2013 7:46:24 GMT 12
Of course the Segway designer was eventually killed by his invention when it failed to successfully negotiate a cliff !
Has the MJP actually flown properly with a human yet , other than tethered flights ?
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 19, 2013 8:34:27 GMT 12
Dean Kamen who invented the Segway is alive and well. It was Britsh millionaire Jim Heselden, who had bought the company, that drove off the cliff and killed himself. The media for some reason claimed he was the inventor or designer, he was merely the owner of the company.
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Post by hardyakka on Apr 19, 2013 13:06:39 GMT 12
Though Jim Heselden was no slouch in the inventing department himself. He came up with the "Hesco Bastion" which allows the quick assembly of earth barriers for flood control, military fortifications etc.
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Post by conman on Apr 19, 2013 13:28:30 GMT 12
Should have invented ballistic chute for Segway
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2013 9:19:34 GMT 12
Ha!
I'd love to invest in MJP, much more exciting than a bunch of dams. Will keep an eye on that.
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Post by conman on Apr 20, 2013 10:05:17 GMT 12
You would have to ask if a market really exists for this product, full points for all the design and engineering work that has gone into it, but at the end of the day I think it is likely to remain a curiousity, the cost will be as much as a good LSA with much less utility
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Aug 12, 2013 14:51:35 GMT 12
Jetpack company gets clearance for manned flightsBy MATTHEW THEUNISSEN - APNZ | 2:02PM - Monday, August 12, 2013 Martin Aircraft Company's latest jetpack prototype.CHRISTCHURCH-based Martin Aircraft Company has revealed details of its latest jetpack prototype, which it says has taken a "quantum leap" in performance over the previous model.
The company had made huge progress in recent months in increasing flight time of the aircraft, and had full Civil Aviation Authority certification for a manned flight, company chief executive Peter Coker said.
"Changing the position of the jetpack's ducts has resulted in a quantum leap in performance over the previous prototype, especially in terms of the aircraft's maneuverability," Mr Coker said.
The company's focus was now on further improving the jetpack's performance through engine refinements in order to ready it for commercial sale.
"The jetpack continues to attract interest from potential customers and investors worldwide," Mr Coker said.
"We are focussing initially on developing the jetpack for use as a first responder vehicle and heavy lift unmanned air vehicle."
The Martin Jetpack, which was named one of Time Magazine's top 50 inventions for 2010, was the result of years of work by Christchurch inventor Glenn Martin in his garage.
It is intended for commercial use in areas such as emergency response, airborne inspection, security, defence and agriculture.www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10911448
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Post by conman on Aug 13, 2013 7:33:45 GMT 12
The press releases are always going on about using it
for SAR, can't see how a 30min endurance makes it suitable for this role versus a helicopter which has the additional advantage of crew and payload capability
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Post by The Red Baron on Aug 13, 2013 9:33:56 GMT 12
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Aug 13, 2013 9:40:01 GMT 12
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Post by Peter Lewis on Feb 19, 2014 16:51:37 GMT 12
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