Wow. I don't think I've ever seen so many trolls in one place. Why does everybody have to point out how "this isn't practical" or "this doesn't look safe." Yeah, buddy, you're right. It's unsafe. He should be wearing a parachute. Oh, wait...
And who the **** says "that CAN'T be efficient" and then asks, "is it?" You just said it was impossible for it to be efficient.
YOU are why kids play video games now instead of flying control-line planes, hunting birds with a slingshot, and going camping.
You need to try it with a 15 meter speed wing . I really liked the near vertical Blast off ! Give the 15 meter wing a try , I think you will be impressed !
What if the jet engines exploded? I mean theres always that 1% chance. The designer sucks because you can see that the back end is wayyyyy to heavy. I bet he has a rocket propelled dildo.
@MsBeen, it's a bit of a long story, but you can google Kinetic Vehicles and e-mail me--then we won't be limited by character count. Tell me about this competition, you've got me curious.
@TheManInDboX, would it help if we call the fuel Jet A instead of kerosene?
Useless useless what's point you have got jet pack and fly bird can pass you easy.
And paraglide if I'm spelling it right its about joy and fly through wind with help of gravity not stupid jet pack it's not 007 god sake it's paraglide..!!
@0172shane This was a poof-of-concept for a stunt group working on some new ideas. The pilot and and designer have worked on many movie sets, including 007 & Batman. Google Sky-Science for the pilot, Allan Hewitt and Kinetic Vehicles for the designor, Jack McCornack. Interesting people.
@0172shane The main point of PPG (powered paragliding) is the ability to launch a PG from flat ground rather than the limited number of suitable mountain slopes, and many PPG pilots shut off their engines after they've reached soaring altitudes and then paraglide as usual--with the help of gravity (and thermals, and ridge lift). Jets have less parasite drag and weight than engine-and-prop powerplants, so they might be good for that. As far as "it's not 007" I guess that remains to be seen.
@0172shane this is not useless and not stupid... its a great idea !!!! as it eleminate dangerous torque and gyroscopic effect of a standard propeller paramotor unit, also there is no risk of being hit by a turning propeller
Agreed, the reverse inflation and footlaunch would be a superior technique, but it's a technique that has to be learned. The pilot had lots of PPC time but no PPG time, so we made it simple by putting wheels under him. The "contrail" has a lot of fresh air mixed in with it by the time it gets back to the canopy--as ground crew I've walked through it many times while making canopy adjustments. It's hot enough to be unpleasant but there's no Raiders-of-the-Lost-Ark skin burning off effect.
Just a thought...This might work fairly well as a foot-launch rig. One could get the wing up with a standard, wind-assisted reverse launch and THEN bring up the jets once turned back into facing the wind. That way, the wing isn't as much in the direct line of hot gases upon takeoff as it is with the trike.
The pilot made his own decisions re safety equipment; I personally wear helmet and earplugs when flying with that...pack of jets or whatever you prefer to call it. And yes it's ridiculously inefficient. You're far more likely to see this in a movie or on TV or at an airshow than see somebody just flying around with it. Melting the wing (and/or the rigging) is a genuine concern, enough concern to preclude aerobatics (IMO). Kids, don't try this at home.
@JackMcCornack ya, this is a complete waist of money. First thing that went through my mind upon take off was how is rigging and papachute was directly in the contrail. Amazing he ever got off the ground rather then spinning/tumbling out of control in the bushes.
@knoll99 You are riding a Bomb, what is a helmet or ear protection going to do if the thing explodes? if it fails and falls, fuel doesn't typically bounce you know? Also i don't know if you have noticed, but human beings don't typically glide to the ground... So a helmet really wont do much for you, other then block your line of sight, or limit your movements.
@TheManInDboX, it's not a bomb. Jet engines don't even use gasoline, they use kerosene or even diesel, which is FAR less explosive than any gasoline powered motor. I've been flying gas-powered paragliders for nearly ten years, and yes when the engine dies, you do glide back down to the ground. In fact, it's very good flying skills development to turn off your engine to practice engine out landings. I've landed for years and years with the engine dead. It's called "paraGLIDING."
@knoll99 Well in this application the use of Diesel or Kerosene is very unlikely due to the mathematical equation the two fuels you have listed would not be enough to propel this man upward, you would need quite a bit of wind to help you along. Additionally to use Diesel the the loss of power to make power would be greater then the performance you get out of it.. I.E. you would be better off peddling a prop.
Putting jets on an aircraft that flies that slow and doesn't even allow for aerobatics or other "interesting" maneuvers is only looking for the worst possible efficiency ever...
Hey , that`s so cool ! Congratulation !!! What trust do you get with those mini jets ? Also, how much fuel do they consume ? Wait for more videos from U !
Useless
xxsebben 6 days ago
i want to see a Jet back, this thing is not it. :(
BrianConroy1 2 weeks ago
muppet
acerkiwi 1 month ago
I like the idea,good job
method408 2 months ago
seems like a fair bit of power for such small engines. Would do even better on a lighter foot launch. Apart from the noise, a great idea
k1ng401 2 months ago
Wow. I don't think I've ever seen so many trolls in one place. Why does everybody have to point out how "this isn't practical" or "this doesn't look safe." Yeah, buddy, you're right. It's unsafe. He should be wearing a parachute. Oh, wait...
And who the **** says "that CAN'T be efficient" and then asks, "is it?" You just said it was impossible for it to be efficient.
YOU are why kids play video games now instead of flying control-line planes, hunting birds with a slingshot, and going camping.
timmiewilly 2 months ago
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timmiewilly 2 months ago
That can't be efficient. Is it?
MarcCzulewicz 2 months ago
Seems dangerous
Stallnig 2 months ago
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Love the sound of it :-), but somehow can't see it becoming immensely popular...
Did that glider come with asbestos covered risers?
Skippieralph 2 months ago
Love the sound of it :-), but somehow can't see it becoming immensely popular...
Did that glider come with asbestos covered risers?
Skippieralph 2 months ago
TOW MATTER
jackoskellington 2 months ago
You need to try it with a 15 meter speed wing . I really liked the near vertical Blast off ! Give the 15 meter wing a try , I think you will be impressed !
e1cycle 2 months ago
practicality.... who cares. Sounds awesome!!!!
Blacke30 3 months ago
not sure about the practicality of this...
zaneacademy 3 months ago
A combination of all good things: silent, fuel efficient, environmental friendly and safe.
Really guys, why not reinvent the atomic bomb or something equally creative..?
This is such BS!
sniffinclose 3 months ago
What if the jet engines exploded? I mean theres always that 1% chance. The designer sucks because you can see that the back end is wayyyyy to heavy. I bet he has a rocket propelled dildo.
Irnwkr28 3 months ago
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i'd rather use a paramotor
MsTechSpot 3 months ago
Yep, could see flying this in a stealth mission over a neighborhood.
UKL33TGaming 3 months ago
This jet pack, an open, cement runway, and luigi's smallest parachute -- a marriage made in, well, heaven:
May need a good set of roller blades though... lol
russchadwell 3 months ago
This jet pack, an open, cement runway, and luigi's smallest parachute -- a marriage made in, well, heaven:
russchadwell 3 months ago
@MsBeen, it's a bit of a long story, but you can google Kinetic Vehicles and e-mail me--then we won't be limited by character count. Tell me about this competition, you've got me curious.
@TheManInDboX, would it help if we call the fuel Jet A instead of kerosene?
JackMcCornack 3 months ago
heyyy..man thats sooo cool...
can u please tel e how u guyx did that,i am participating in a compitition nd i have to make some thing nice to win...
please help me..
MsBeen23 3 months ago
Useless useless what's point you have got jet pack and fly bird can pass you easy.
And paraglide if I'm spelling it right its about joy and fly through wind with help of gravity not stupid jet pack it's not 007 god sake it's paraglide..!!
0172shane 5 months ago
@0172shane This was a poof-of-concept for a stunt group working on some new ideas. The pilot and and designer have worked on many movie sets, including 007 & Batman. Google Sky-Science for the pilot, Allan Hewitt and Kinetic Vehicles for the designor, Jack McCornack. Interesting people.
AJsoCal 5 months ago 15
@0172shane The main point of PPG (powered paragliding) is the ability to launch a PG from flat ground rather than the limited number of suitable mountain slopes, and many PPG pilots shut off their engines after they've reached soaring altitudes and then paraglide as usual--with the help of gravity (and thermals, and ridge lift). Jets have less parasite drag and weight than engine-and-prop powerplants, so they might be good for that. As far as "it's not 007" I guess that remains to be seen.
JackMcCornack 5 months ago
@0172shane if i had $1000000 for every correct use of grammer in the sentence, i would be fucking poor.
read a damn dictionary or something, god.
kusaki9837 3 months ago
@0172shane this is not useless and not stupid... its a great idea !!!! as it eleminate dangerous torque and gyroscopic effect of a standard propeller paramotor unit, also there is no risk of being hit by a turning propeller
greg23842384 2 months ago
Agreed, the reverse inflation and footlaunch would be a superior technique, but it's a technique that has to be learned. The pilot had lots of PPC time but no PPG time, so we made it simple by putting wheels under him. The "contrail" has a lot of fresh air mixed in with it by the time it gets back to the canopy--as ground crew I've walked through it many times while making canopy adjustments. It's hot enough to be unpleasant but there's no Raiders-of-the-Lost-Ark skin burning off effect.
JackMcCornack 5 months ago
haha so cute, Jet sound to a gliding chute!
TheBBoyJmE 5 months ago
Just a thought...This might work fairly well as a foot-launch rig. One could get the wing up with a standard, wind-assisted reverse launch and THEN bring up the jets once turned back into facing the wind. That way, the wing isn't as much in the direct line of hot gases upon takeoff as it is with the trike.
russchadwell 6 months ago
The pilot made his own decisions re safety equipment; I personally wear helmet and earplugs when flying with that...pack of jets or whatever you prefer to call it. And yes it's ridiculously inefficient. You're far more likely to see this in a movie or on TV or at an airshow than see somebody just flying around with it. Melting the wing (and/or the rigging) is a genuine concern, enough concern to preclude aerobatics (IMO). Kids, don't try this at home.
JackMcCornack 6 months ago
@JackMcCornack ya, this is a complete waist of money. First thing that went through my mind upon take off was how is rigging and papachute was directly in the contrail. Amazing he ever got off the ground rather then spinning/tumbling out of control in the bushes.
Dexxxter7780 6 months ago
this is not a jetpack -.-
HOWZZ3 6 months ago
Terrific video !!! Wonderful flight. But this is NOT a Jetpack...LOL.
johnhi00 8 months ago
That would have to be the lightest powerpack there is.
Naniferd 8 months ago
seems kinda dangerous
TecnamTwin 9 months ago 4
Nice, no helmet and no ear protection. "Safety First" right guys!
knoll99 10 months ago 17
@knoll99 You are riding a Bomb, what is a helmet or ear protection going to do if the thing explodes? if it fails and falls, fuel doesn't typically bounce you know? Also i don't know if you have noticed, but human beings don't typically glide to the ground... So a helmet really wont do much for you, other then block your line of sight, or limit your movements.
TheManInDboX 4 months ago
@TheManInDboX, it's not a bomb. Jet engines don't even use gasoline, they use kerosene or even diesel, which is FAR less explosive than any gasoline powered motor. I've been flying gas-powered paragliders for nearly ten years, and yes when the engine dies, you do glide back down to the ground. In fact, it's very good flying skills development to turn off your engine to practice engine out landings. I've landed for years and years with the engine dead. It's called "paraGLIDING."
knoll99 4 months ago
@knoll99 Well in this application the use of Diesel or Kerosene is very unlikely due to the mathematical equation the two fuels you have listed would not be enough to propel this man upward, you would need quite a bit of wind to help you along. Additionally to use Diesel the the loss of power to make power would be greater then the performance you get out of it.. I.E. you would be better off peddling a prop.
TheManInDboX 3 months ago
kinda unconvetniol
stormlover979 1 year ago
I love it. Did you get any melt holes in the wing?
knoll99 1 year ago
Putting jets on an aircraft that flies that slow and doesn't even allow for aerobatics or other "interesting" maneuvers is only looking for the worst possible efficiency ever...
kilrahvp 1 year ago
hauptsache ohne helm
olumppara 1 year ago
@olumppara ICH HASSE DIESE KOMMENTARE
brementube 1 year ago
nice rotation speed
findsugar 1 year ago
Hey , that`s so cool ! Congratulation !!! What trust do you get with those mini jets ? Also, how much fuel do they consume ? Wait for more videos from U !
airsoldier2001 2 years ago
@airsoldier2001
Sure would be nice if the poster's where here to give information once in a while!
Dapped 1 year ago