If you live in a city with traffic congestion problems, this will definitely appeal to you. The Martin Jet Pack, which should be available in late 2010 and cost a whopping $100,000 will have you flying to work avoiding the congested highways.
The Martin Jet Pack is classified by as an Ultralight by the FAA so there is no need for one to get a pilots license to fly this craft.
Read more about the FAA’s Ultralight & Amateur specs here http://www.faa.gov/aircraft/gen_av/ultralights/
A few key features of the Martin Jet Pack are;
·2.0L, 200 HP engine with a range of 31.5 miles
·Flying altitude of up to 8000 feet
·Built in safety parachute, should you run out of gas on your commute to work J
I think it is an amazing product and perhaps the beginning of low altitude, short-range personal aircraft.
Read more about this jet pack at the company site http://www.martinjetpack.com/ including videos of the craft in action.
What are your thoughts on the Martin Jet Pack? Is it priced too high? Are such personal crafts feasible at a large scale?
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