Flying Humans? Mertin Jetpack

It's real!

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"OSHKOSH -- The Martin Jetpack is a secret no more.

This photo, obtained exclusively by FlightBlogger, is the first picture of the new Martin Jetpack anywhere in the world. A test flight is expected here at EAA AirVenture this morning when the official announcement is made at 9:30 AM CT.

Little is known about the capabilities of this flying machine, though sources familiar with its design say it can fly 100 times longer than previous jetpacks. Historically, 26 seconds has been the endurance of previous technology. This being the case, the Martin Jetpack could potentially be able to fly for as much as 40 minutes at a time on a single tank of gas."

"The Martin Jetpack ($100,000) supposedly floats (noisily) at an altitude of up to 8000 feet for up to 30 minutes, but all the video clips I've seen don't do the device justice because, first, the pilot should be wearing a silver jumpsuit (not a black one) and there are two guys stabilizing him the entire time. If I wanted to wear a black suit while two guys carried me six feet off the ground, I would have a Bar Mitzvah. " - TED.com