finally, a real jetpack
This guy spent a hell of a lot of time and effort developing carbon fiber wings with jet engines attached. His goal is to fly horizontally for long distances after jumping from a plane. Technically this is not a jetpack that takes you from the ground of your backyard to the roof of your office building. Yet. But it is still fucking awesome. Have a look at this gallery of picts from his maiden voyage.
“The former military pilot, 45, who flies Airbuses for Swissair, spent five years developing his wings for his flying man project but went one better with his ‘jet-man’ project by adding two kerosene-powered jet engines to his original wing design to become the first man to fly like a bird: horizontally.”
[via make.]
Dude, jetpacks are here…
http://www.jetpackinternational.com/equip.html