CT4ME Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_yx-mCvJYw http://www.flixxy.com/the-incredible-flyboard-air.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runtoeat Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Tim, this device impressed me by performing so well while being so small and compact and apparently very stable. After seeing the bulky and short endurance jet packs and the comparatively huge platforms over the years, this is totally amazing. I kept expecting the pilot to be running low on fuel but he just continued zooming around the bay. I expected to see a much older Marty McFly under the helmet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WmInce Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 An airborne version of Tony Hawk. Impressive . . . poetry in motion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug G. Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 This video has been around for quite a while. I wonder if it is legit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 It's real. It was on Outrageous Acts of Science TV show. He only flies over water. Imagine a malfunction over land at some speed or altitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 IIRC that thing runs out of fuel in about three minutes. But it's a fun three minutes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT4ME Posted February 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Their website claims 93mph, 10min flight time, and up to 10,000 feet. meh, it's a start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug G. Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 It's real. It was on Outrageous Acts of Science TV show. He only flies over water. Imagine a malfunction over land at some speed or altitude. How is it powered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 I don't remember the details. Some sort of powered fan. There are two of these things from different people. Both seem to fly only over water. If it quit over land you would be dead meat depending on the speed and altitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runtoeat Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 Here's some info: http://www.theverge.com/2016/4/15/11439798/franky-zapata-racing-jet-powered-flying-hoverboard-interview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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