RB_Hammer 0 #1 November 24, 2008 Former professional skydiver Troy Widgery develops jet packs for stunts, promotions and other events will have one of his creations flown over an 1100 foot deep gorge in CO. Story here"I'm not lost. I don't know where I'm going, but there's no sense in being late." Mathew Quigley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdrejhon 8 #2 November 24, 2008 The jetpack flight over the gorge has succeeded. Another story with photograph And yes, already on.... YOUTUBE: Jetpack Flight over gorge Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSBIRD 1 #3 November 24, 2008 I'm glad to see Eric made the flight sucessfully. I met him at the 2007 Go Fast Games at The Royal Gorge, and he's a genuine, no BS kind of guy. Congrats Bro! BASE359 PS: IT'S LOUD!"Now I've settled down, in a quiet little town, and forgot about everything" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #4 November 25, 2008 QuoteFormer professional skydiver Troy Widgery develops jet packs for . . . Really? How is this design any different than the ones previously in existence? I also somehow doubt Troy himself developed it. He might own the company, which is a significant accomplishment in itself, but the jet pack is essentially the same as designed in the 1960s.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl1 0 #5 November 25, 2008 It was pretty cool! Here are some pics I took at the Go Fast Games.Fly like a girl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 3 #6 November 25, 2008 Widgery developed both companies, not the technology. He also developed the carbon fiber storage system, based entirely on the government/Bell designs of the late 50's, early 60's. (couldn't resist Google). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DFWAJG 4 #7 November 25, 2008 I want to do that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #8 November 25, 2008 QuoteWidgery developed both companies, not the technology. He also developed the carbon fiber storage system, based entirely on the government/Bell designs of the late 50's, early 60's. (couldn't resist Google). Understood. Now, go back and read the first post which is pretty misleading.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 3 #9 November 25, 2008 yeah, I had read it, I happened to respond to you vs him. Even the articles linked make mention of the original technology. I'd sure like to get overseas and try Jester's peroxide jetpack for ankles on a wingsuit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RB_Hammer 0 #10 November 25, 2008 QuoteQuoteFormer professional skydiver Troy Widgery develops jet packs for . . . Really? How is this design any different than the ones previously in existence? I also somehow doubt Troy himself developed it. He might own the company, which is a significant accomplishment in itself, but the jet pack is essentially the same as designed in the 1960s. Just quoting the story, or perhaps mis-quoting it. I thought it looked just like the one developed years ago and used the the James Bond movie, among others. Saw the flight this morning on the local news here too. In just that short video, you can see how much work it is to keep the thing stable and under control."I'm not lost. I don't know where I'm going, but there's no sense in being late." Mathew Quigley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #11 November 25, 2008 Quote I want to do that "You'll shoot your eye out, kid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #12 November 25, 2008 QuoteI'd sure like to get overseas and try Jester's peroxide jetpack for ankles on a wingsuit. I can't for the life of me believe that's the most stable place to put a source of thrust in relation to the center of gravity and center of pressure. I'd imagine it's a bitch to control.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 3 #13 November 25, 2008 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrBbT-uMbI8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #14 November 25, 2008 Heh . . . I think the first attempt with the rather low powered rocket he's using in that kinda proves my point. It will be interesting to see what happens when he ramps it up.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RB_Hammer 0 #15 November 26, 2008 Another story Here talks of a new turbine one under development with an expected 9 minute duration. 10,000 down and a total cost 100,000 and it can be yours. Pilot training included. Pretty cool shit!"I'm not lost. I don't know where I'm going, but there's no sense in being late." Mathew Quigley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
