Narses2's Blog - or what I'm slowly making progress on

[Rick Lowe]

They have other, newer tech now...

https://martinjetpack.com/

[zenrat]

They have other, newer tech now...

https://martinjetpack.com/

No.  That is not a jetpack.
A jetpack is something you strap onto yourself. That on the other hand is something you strap yourself onto.

[PR19_Kit]

....or even INTO, looking at the size of it! 

[scooter]

I want one.  I just wish it had better range, as I do t really fancy having to refuel it 6 times to get from home to work

[kitbasher]

And then there's this: https://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/lincoln-news/iron-man-fly-over-brayford-2743971

Dunno where we are with it these days but 5 years ago a work buddy enjoyed a very highly supervised (and tethered) lift (about 18 inches off the ground) as part of a CAA check on the suit and what its creator had in mind for it.

[Rick Lowe]

And then there's this: https://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/lincoln-news/iron-man-fly-over-brayford-2743971

Dunno where we are with it these days but 5 years ago a work buddy enjoyed a very highly supervised (and tethered) lift (about 18 inches off the ground) as part of a CAA check on the suit and what its creator had in mind for it.

Apparently there's a racing league for these in one of the Gulf States (Where else? And what else are they going to do with their money? )

And you're right, Fred - definitely *not* a jetpack, but likely the closest the CAA/FAA will let us get.

[kitbasher]

And then there's this: https://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/lincoln-news/iron-man-fly-over-brayford-2743971

Dunno where we are with it these days but 5 years ago a work buddy enjoyed a very highly supervised (and tethered) lift (about 18 inches off the ground) as part of a CAA check on the suit and what its creator had in mind for it.

More: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daedalus_Flight_Pack

https://gravity.co/

[Rick Lowe]

And then there's this: https://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/lincoln-news/iron-man-fly-over-brayford-2743971

Dunno where we are with it these days but 5 years ago a work buddy enjoyed a very highly supervised (and tethered) lift (about 18 inches off the ground) as part of a CAA check on the suit and what its creator had in mind for it.

More: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daedalus_Flight_Pack

https://gravity.co/

I like the idea of literal 'Flying Doctors'!   

[Mossie]

And then there's this: https://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/lincoln-news/iron-man-fly-over-brayford-2743971

Dunno where we are with it these days but 5 years ago a work buddy enjoyed a very highly supervised (and tethered) lift (about 18 inches off the ground) as part of a CAA check on the suit and what its creator had in mind for it.

The Royal Marines evaluated it, basically they liked the idea and are keeping a close eye on development but felt it wasn't mature enough.  IIRC range and fuel is the biggest issue, the usual downfall of jetpack concepts.

Another less critical issue is it takes some serious physical strength to operate the directional arm jets. I wonder if a mechanism could be rigged on a simple frame to mitigate this.

[Rick Lowe]

And then there's this: https://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/lincoln-news/iron-man-fly-over-brayford-2743971

Dunno where we are with it these days but 5 years ago a work buddy enjoyed a very highly supervised (and tethered) lift (about 18 inches off the ground) as part of a CAA check on the suit and what its creator had in mind for it.

The Royal Marines evaluated it, basically they liked the idea and are keeping a close eye on development but felt it wasn't mature enough.  IIRC range and fuel is the biggest issue, the usual downfall of jetpack concepts.

Another less critical issue is it takes some serious physical strength to operate the directional arm jets. I wonder if a mechanism could be rigged on a simple frame to mitigate this.

A modified steadycam harness? If it works for a Smart Gun... 

[NARSES2]

I almost feel obliged to return to the bench simply so I can make some progress and  post something and get my Blog back on track   

Maybe tomorrow 

[The Wooksta!]

Isn't there some mountain rescue outfit using jet packs to get paramedics into places faster?

[kitbasher]

I almost feel obliged to return to the bench simply so I can make some progress and  post something and get my Blog back on track   

Maybe tomorrow 

Killjoy.

Now - you, Debbie Harry and a swimsuit.  Tell us more, but strictly in a non-sexist 2020s way 😉

[Rheged]

Isn't there some mountain rescue outfit using jet packs to get paramedics into places faster?

Keswick MRT were invited to test  a jet pack recently.  Their view.......potentially very useful, but not quite yet.

[Rick Lowe]

I almost feel obliged to return to the bench simply so I can make some progress and  post something and get my Blog back on track   

Maybe tomorrow 

Killjoy.

Now - you, Debbie Harry and a swimsuit.  Tell us more, but strictly in a non-sexist 2020s way 😉

Nope, that comes under the heading of 'Not for Public Places'...   

Chris, you know very well you enjoy every meandering path down which the Thread Virus takes us...