Gemini1999
11-18-2007, 04:43 AM
Hey everyone -
Remember a bit of "old school" technology that still manages to impress? I'll never forget the first time I watched the first season of Lost in Space with John Robinson flying around with his "jet pack".
http://www.transchool.eustis.army.mil/museum/Jetbelt_files/image001.gif
It's been around for over 40 years now, and it's still in use somewhere in the world. Here's a nice history clip about it on YouTube courtesy of the History Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE6Sy5JNnxg&feature=related
Here's a fantastic website with a complete history of the Rocket Belt:
http://www.rocketbelts.americanrocketman.com/index.html
I love the idea of being able to fly, if only for a short hop or two.
Bryan
Remember a bit of "old school" technology that still manages to impress? I'll never forget the first time I watched the first season of Lost in Space with John Robinson flying around with his "jet pack".
http://www.transchool.eustis.army.mil/museum/Jetbelt_files/image001.gif
It's been around for over 40 years now, and it's still in use somewhere in the world. Here's a nice history clip about it on YouTube courtesy of the History Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE6Sy5JNnxg&feature=related
Here's a fantastic website with a complete history of the Rocket Belt:
http://www.rocketbelts.americanrocketman.com/index.html
I love the idea of being able to fly, if only for a short hop or two.
Bryan