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hafilax
Jun 23, 2010, 11:18 PM
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In reply to: Depending on production volume, the initial cost will be about the same as a high-end motorcycle or car. As volume increases this will drop to be similar to a mid-range motorcycle or car. |
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Arrogant_Bastard
Jun 23, 2010, 11:25 PM
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hafilax wrote: In reply to: Depending on production volume, the initial cost will be about the same as a high-end motorcycle or car. As volume increases this will drop to be similar to a mid-range motorcycle or car.
I call bullshit.
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reno
Jun 23, 2010, 11:32 PM
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I want.
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traddad
Jun 23, 2010, 11:36 PM
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Arrogant_Bastard wrote: hafilax wrote: In reply to: Depending on production volume, the initial cost will be about the same as a high-end motorcycle or car. As volume increases this will drop to be similar to a mid-range motorcycle or car. I call bullshit.
You're just pissed that it will be more fun than your Yugo.
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Paulbmounds
Jun 24, 2010, 12:24 AM
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The Martin Jetpack complies with the FAA Part 103 Ultralight Regulations. The Ultralight class does not require an FAA recognised pilot's license.
No regulations means you can watch all the football games you want without buying a ticket?
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chadnsc
Jun 24, 2010, 12:32 AM
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Yes, for as long as the jet fuel will last, about five minutes. 
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chadnsc
Jun 24, 2010, 1:06 PM
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30 minutes for you thin boy, five minutes for porky me! 
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Paulbmounds
Jun 24, 2010, 5:58 PM
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I can't even afford the trip to New Zealand for the flight instruction.
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gmggg
Jun 24, 2010, 6:14 PM
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#1 It seems like shin guards/knee pads would be more useful than the helmet.
#2 It needs lasers.
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bill413
Jun 24, 2010, 7:03 PM
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gmggg wrote: #1 It seems like shin guards/knee pads would be more useful than the helmet. #2 It needs lasers.
Or, gatling guns will do in a pinch.
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chadnsc
Jun 24, 2010, 7:33 PM
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Why can't we have both lazers and mini-guns?
I must see that moview by the way! 
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gmggg
Jun 24, 2010, 8:05 PM
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bill413 wrote: gmggg wrote: #1 It seems like shin guards/knee pads would be more useful than the helmet. #2 It needs lasers. Or, gatling guns will do in a pinch.
Ha! Machine guns were my first thought, but I thought that was too old school for such a silly device.
I like the idea of lasers and gatling guns though...
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Jun 24, 2010, 8:33 PM
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gmggg wrote: bill413 wrote: gmggg wrote: #1 It seems like shin guards/knee pads would be more useful than the helmet. #2 It needs lasers. Or, gatling guns will do in a pinch. Ha! Machine guns were my first thought, but I thought that was too old school for such a silly device. I like the idea of lasers and gatling guns though...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nlxop0HoAyU
Problem solved.
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gmggg
Jun 24, 2010, 9:25 PM
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uhoh wrote: gmggg wrote: bill413 wrote: gmggg wrote: #1 It seems like shin guards/knee pads would be more useful than the helmet. #2 It needs lasers. Or, gatling guns will do in a pinch. Ha! Machine guns were my first thought, but I thought that was too old school for such a silly device. I like the idea of lasers and gatling guns though... Problem solved.
Sometimes I don't know what is better the human mind, or the internet.
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airscape
Jul 1, 2010, 2:57 PM
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That is awesome, but I just wouldn't feel safe without at least something protecting my legs.
if you come down tilted to far forward you are probably screwed.
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airscape
Jul 1, 2010, 3:13 PM
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All the vids on youtube of people flying this thing is either indoors, or some roughians holding it down.
No one is really flying the crap out it.
No one is hitting that 8000 foot ceiling.
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airscape
Oct 4, 2010, 2:19 PM
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j_ung wrote: chadnsc wrote: Why can't we have both lazers and mini-guns? I must see that moview by the way! Yes, you must. Kickass = best movie of the year. Get thee to a Blockbuster!
Well if he hasn't by now he probably won't.
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Lazlo
Oct 5, 2010, 3:56 PM
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Is Yosemite SAR getting one? Ya'know, like Spock?
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erisspirit
Oct 5, 2010, 8:26 PM
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Lazlo wrote: Is Yosemite SAR getting one? Ya'know, like Spock?
and regardless of when you get there, wait until they fall and only catch them a couple inches off the deck... for practice
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bill413
Oct 6, 2010, 1:59 AM
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erisspirit wrote: Lazlo wrote: Is Yosemite SAR getting one? Ya'know, like Spock? and regardless of when you get there, wait until they fall and only catch them a couple inches off the deck... for practice
Well, they really wouldn't appreciate it otherwise.
The real question is do you heckle them off, or wait & hope they'll fall.
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erisspirit
Oct 6, 2010, 4:51 PM
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bill413 wrote: erisspirit wrote: Lazlo wrote: Is Yosemite SAR getting one? Ya'know, like Spock? and regardless of when you get there, wait until they fall and only catch them a couple inches off the deck... for practice Well, they really wouldn't appreciate it otherwise. The real question is do you heckle them off, or wait & hope they'll fall.
I'm going to have to go with heckle... I'm way to impatient to wait for a fall
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