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Martin Jetpack Climbs 5000 Feet Above Sea Level

Posted by timothy on from the flying-for-dummies dept.

rh2600 writes "For years the Martin Jetpack has stayed just a few feet off the ground, invoking frequent suspicion about its true abilities. Well, today that all changed [video] with the first climb test in New Zealand (with weighted crash-test dummy) reaching over 5,000 feet above sea level. The emergency parachute test was also a success. Kiwis can indeed fly."

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  1. All the way from Darwin? by definate · · Score: 4, Funny

    Darwin is pretty far away from Christchurch. I guess they could get someone from there to volunteer, but I doubt anyone who has won some prestigious award would be into it.

    Hell, Google Maps can't even figure out how to get there!

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  2. After the first twenty feet... by kenh · · Score: 3, Funny

    After the first twenty feet the ascension would be much easier as my bladder and bowels empty out, lightening the load...

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  3. Re:FINALLY!! by 0100010001010011 · · Score: 3, Funny

    Now I can FLY!!!

    Yeah, but did he solve the icing problems?