Skywalker Jetpack Test

Test 2 was conducted to confirm modifications made after test 1. The test was ended early due to an engine failed due to ingesting a sensor wire. The test confirmed that the changes were successful. Here I am using 8 AT 450 AMT USA turbines to power the jet pack. The total power output of the engines is about 360 lbs of thrust. I wanted to use AMT Netherlands Olympus engines that put out 53 lbs of thrust per engine, but could not afford to do so. The engines are cantered away from the pilot thereby reducing the vertical thrust.

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[spacemonkeys0681]

I tried looking for some turbines but i can't find anything that puts out at least 100 pounds of thrust , is there anything like that out there?

[herrona]

@spacemonkeys0681 I haven’t looked around lately for a gas turbine, so I can't help you on that.

[spacemonkeys0681]

what kinda body harness is that?

[herrona]

@spacemonkeys0681 I used an ARMY surplus parachute harness that I bolted directly to the frame of the pack.

[gasturbine101]

Where is the skywalkerjets website?

[herrona]

I do not have the website up at this time.

[herrona]

@spacemonkeys0681 I would recommend that you use engines with starters so that they can run a cool down mode during shut down. My engines needed 150 psi for start up and to cool down which was a pain to do. Also use cowlings that come with the engines so you won’t fod the engines out like I did. Safety is the biggest thing; get a CO2 fire extinguisher just in case. And of course a fire resistant suit and some kind of safety stand to hook up to.

[herrona]

@spacemonkeys0681 If you are building it for your own experience and the challenge, I would recommend it. If you are trying to make a business out of it I would not recommend this project. I had about $40,000 in just materials when I built the jet pack.

[herrona]

@mrkhristoff I did not have the funding to complete the project, so I decided to finish my bachelors in Technical management and move on until something else entices me.

[spacemonkeys0681]

what kind of body harness are you using?

[spacemonkeys0681]

I am trying to build the same exact jet pack, Ia m only 23 5'5 and 130 lbs. Do you have any tips for me and how , much did it cost.