Originally Posted by
speedracerntrixie
Andy, I thought for sure being a jet guy you would at least run some quick numbers in your head ...
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Ok so that about eliminates the vertical take off and landing jet pack. That leaves us with the wing type that have to be launched from a manned aircraft in flight. Hmmmm wouldn't the FAA have a flight plan of the launching aircraft, especially in such a congested corridor?
My guess at this point is that the pilots saw a promotional inflatable that got away.
Speedy, in his "expert" opinion, says it's impossible...
YouTube then Search:
"Jetman Dubai Takeoff - 4K"
(especially ironic since our "expert" above ruled out VTO ... AND ... said that winged have to be launched from plane)
And it's not the only example (again, YouTube search):
"Watch Men Wearing JetPacks Incredibly Fly Alongside a Jumbo Jet"
"Alpha Jetman – Human Flight And Beyond 4K"
"LOFT: The Jetman Story - (Official Teaser) 4K
"JetPack Aviation flying at the RedBull Air Races 2018"