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Old 02-17-2015, 09:09 AM   #1 (permalink)
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This concept will be the future of travel!.
Now it is up to Google and Apple to "improve" (steal) their designs.



Martin Aircraft Company's V4 engine was developed from the ground up as an aircraft engine to power the Martin Jetpack.

After searching the world for a suitable engine, and coming up short, Martin Aircraft assembled a team of experienced engine designers and experts from around the globe.

The engine has several key features:

High power to weight
High reliability
Flat torque curve

Current Engine Specification :

Type : V4 two stroke
Displacement : 2.0 litre (122 cu in)
Bore : 89 mm (3.50 in)
Stroke : 79 mm (3.11 in)
Nominal Performance : 200 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque : 180 ftlbs 3500-6000 rpm
Features : Sequential fuel injection, Dual CDI ignition
Generator : 420W, 12V
Weight : 132 lbs (60 kg)
Dimensions : (LxWxH) 0.45x0.5x0.3 (metres - without accessories)

The Martin Jetpack composite airframe has been developed using the latest composite technologies. The use of composite materials is essential to meet the unique demands of the Martin Jetpack.

Each component or assembly has been engineered to be lightweight, strong and rigid. The composite structures, designed and developed in conjunction with Dynamic Composites, account for less than 30% of dry machine weight.

Key manufacturing processes :

Prepreg
Resin infusion (V.I.P)
Vacuum bagging
Rapid manufacture tooling

Current Composite Airframe Specifications :

Ducts : Carbon fibre, aramid fibre, honeycomb core, epoxy resin
Fans : Epoxy prepreg carbon fibre, aramid fibre, foam core
Main Beam : High modulus carbon fibre, foam core
Spine : Epoxy prepreg carbon fibre
Fuel tank : Carbon fibre, Kevlar, fuel resistant epoxy resin
Undercarriage : Carbon fibre, epoxy resin, aluminium alloy
Engine heads : Carbon fibre, high temp flame resistant vinylester resin
Airboxes : Carbon fibre, epoxy resin


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Old 02-17-2015, 09:12 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Looks freakin cool

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Lol imagine you neighbour starting that up at 7am to go to work. You think the Z is bad! lol.
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I really need one hahhahahahaa!!!!
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My wife can barely drive a manual...this **** is doomed!!
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Lol, future of travel.... I barely trust the general public to drive, let alone fly. 80% of accidents involving a pedestrian are caused by the pedestrian. This indicates that most people can barely be trusted to walk across the street on their own. Good luck selling this to the FAA or DOT or whatever governing body is going to manage this.

Not saying it's not cool as hell, just that the future of travel, this is not.
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My wife can barely drive a manual...this **** is doomed!!
It is probably safe to say that the FAA would not permit your wife a license to fly one of these.
In most cases the liability would be on the pilot anyway. So technically she would be doomed.
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Looks cool.. but the FAA is never gonna let this fly. Hell, they are cracking down on drones cant see them being okay with people flying around on jet packs.
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It is probably safe to say that the FAA would not permit your wife a license to fly one of these.
In most cases the liability would be on the pilot anyway. So technically she would be doomed.
Gee whiz, really?
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Looks cool.. but the FAA is never gonna let this fly. Hell, they are cracking down on drones cant see them being okay with people flying around on jet packs.
What makes you say such a bold statement? We already have private jets and helicopters. The company states that prices are starting at $150,000 NZD. Even converted into USD, to most people that isn't chump change. The problem with drones is that there is no human accountability. I would imagine jetpack pilots would have their own airspace below 9,000 ft. The toughest part would be designing a intelligent infrastructure in way that would allow for jetpack transportation to adapt to future technology. If they wanted, government could track through Next Generation GPS systems. They could establish airspace prohibited zones, and actually create technology to enforce compliance with regulations and standards.
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On a more serious note,

"MARTIN AIRCRAFT TO COMMENCE TRADING ON THE ASX"

New Zealand based Martin Aircraft Company Ltd (ASX:MJP) manufacturer of the Martin Jetpack, the world's first practical jetpack able to be flown by a pilot or via remote control is expected to begin trading on 24 February on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) under the ticker Symbol MJP.

A further public announcement with regards to this ASX listing will be made prior to the ceremony currently scheduled for Tuesday 24th February, 11am Sydney (listing time)

Maybe we will see some future millionaires
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Jetpack maker soars on ASX debut


AAP – 5 hours ago
New Zealand based jetpack maker Martin Aircraft's shares soared on their debut on the Australian stock market.
A 10 per cent gain delivered a $1.55 million windfall for the company's founder, Glenn Martin, increasing the value of his 19 per cent stake in the company to more than $17 million.
Martin Aircraft shares were issued to investors at 40 cents, and hit a high of 65 cents on Tuesday before closing at 44 cents.
The company is working on delivering its first commercial jetpack in 2016, which it expects could be used for rescue, military and recreational purposes.
It raised $27 million by issuing shares in the company, most of which were taken up by China-based investor KuangChi Science.
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange-listed company has bought a near 28 per cent stake in Martin Aircraft, plus convertible notes to be taken up in the future to give it a majority stake.
The funds raised by the listing will go toward a commercial jetpack planned for the second quarter of 2016.
The US Department of Homeland Security intends to take the product, which can fly for 30 minutes with a 30-kilometre range at speeds of up to 74 kilometres per hour.

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