Martin Jetpack Climbs 5000 Feet Above Sea Level 178
rh2600 writes "For years the Martin Jetpack has stayed just a few feet off the ground, invoking frequent suspicion about its true abilities. Well, today that all changed [video] with the first climb test in New Zealand (with weighted crash-test dummy) reaching over 5,000 feet above sea level. The emergency parachute test was also a success. Kiwis can indeed fly."
All the way from Darwin? (Score:5, Funny)
Darwin is pretty far away from Christchurch. I guess they could get someone from there to volunteer, but I doubt anyone who has won some prestigious award would be into it.
Hell, Google Maps [google.com.au] can't even figure out how to get there!
After the first twenty feet... (Score:4, Funny)
After the first twenty feet the ascension would be much easier as my bladder and bowels empty out, lightening the load...
Re:FINALLY!! (Score:4, Funny)
Now I can FLY!!!
Yeah, but did he solve the icing problems?