jet pack becoming reality - Page 3

Dave · 10-05-2010, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikey

HD is working on a prototype. It'll be triple the displacement, twice the weight, and make 1/4 the power. It will fly, but not far or fast, and won't turn for shit. It will also have factory accessory ape-hanger controls and leather tassles.

I hear ducati is working on one too and will offer free delivery to permanant parking in front of the starbucks of your choice

the chi · 10-05-2010, 11:52 AM

I always wanted to try this, I saw it in Florida several times...as well as someone attaching a hang glider to an inflatable raft with a fan...I'd rather have just the backpack tho, not so much a seat.

Adeptus_Minor · 10-05-2010, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider

Pfffttt 63mph? What fun is that?

Plenty fast when you don't have to follow the road or deal with traffic.
Want to go faster? Go nose down

Mikey · 10-05-2010, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

I hear ducati is working on one too and will offer free delivery to permanant parking in front of the starbucks of your choice

Nicely done, sir.

I'm still waiting for the Suzuki version- word is it will come with blue and white color-matched sunglasses, tank top, shorts, and flip-flops.

6doublefive321 · 10-05-2010, 02:12 PM

The line that says it all in the HD Plane video ..."That sounds bad ass!".

Yes. That is the first design point of aircraft. The exhaust sound. Awesome.

Flexin · 10-05-2010, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyKell

Am I the only one who has no desire to try something like this?

I think my fear of heights would just mean I'd be freaking out the whole time. If I could get over that....maybe I'd try it. But just maybe. :shrug

Yes I think your the only one.

James

defector · 10-05-2010, 08:33 PM

I saw a guy on Stan Lee's Superhumans last week that had something that looked like a jet pack.
He jumped out of a plane, flew around, and got back in.

Dave · 10-06-2010, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by defector

I saw a guy on Stan Lee's Superhumans last week that had something that looked like a jet pack.
He jumped out of a plane, flew around, and got back in.

was he banging jennifer connelly?

Rangerscott · 10-06-2010, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

was he banging jennifer connelly?

Mmmmmm.........Jennifer Connelly. I bet she taste nice.

goof2 · 10-06-2010, 01:30 PM

Unfortunately I think these being available for the public in America anytime in the next 5-10 years is unlikely. I also think they would need raise their prices if it were sold for public consumption. Technically it is entirely feasible, but unfortunately I believe regulation and liability will ultimately prove to be the biggest barriers.

As for Harley Davidson engines in aircraft, most piston powered light aircraft use big, heavy, slow revving, aircooled engines that don't produce a lot of power. It shouldn't come as any surprise that HD engines have fit right in to the light aircraft market for a while.

10-05-2010, 02:12 PM	#25
6doublefive321 Resident Droog Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern burbs, Atlanta Moto: 625 SMC, '08 Tuono R Posts: 471	The line that says it all in the HD Plane video ..."That sounds bad ass!". Yes. That is the first design point of aircraft. The exhaust sound. Awesome. __________________ I'm sick and tired of being bored.

10-05-2010, 08:33 PM	#27
defector My balls, your chin Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The desert of Az Moto: 929, SV650, YZ250 Posts: 1,917	I saw a guy on Stan Lee's Superhumans last week that had something that looked like a jet pack. He jumped out of a plane, flew around, and got back in. __________________ Reading this signature may give you special powers, including the ability to run through walls. You should try it immediately.

10-06-2010, 01:30 PM	#30
goof2 AMA Supersport Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,756	Unfortunately I think these being available for the public in America anytime in the next 5-10 years is unlikely. I also think they would need raise their prices if it were sold for public consumption. Technically it is entirely feasible, but unfortunately I believe regulation and liability will ultimately prove to be the biggest barriers. As for Harley Davidson engines in aircraft, most piston powered light aircraft use big, heavy, slow revving, aircooled engines that don't produce a lot of power. It shouldn't come as any surprise that HD engines have fit right in to the light aircraft market for a while.