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Has anyone ever used an actual jet engine for one of these things?

alcaray — 8/4/2009 5:33:22 PM (archived)

Rather than a rocket, I mean.

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Where's my Jetpack? - Raoul - 8/3/2009 4:54:12 PM
- Actually, Zeppelins have returned, and we now have flatscreen TV's (n/t) - Jefferson-Washington - 8/4/2009 8:18:14 PM
  - Blimps: For publicity purposes, but not for passenger transportation ! (n/t) - Raoul - 8/4/2009 8:28:24 PM
    - We have a tourist airship flying around here - TB - 8/5/2009 12:34:28 AM
      - You tried the price for a Steam train ride? - Nick Hoffman - 8/5/2009 6:54:24 AM
      - Rides on tandem ultralights are a lot cheaper. - alcaray - 8/5/2009 2:24:09 AM
- Has anyone ever used an actual jet engine for one of these things? - alcaray - 8/4/2009 5:33:22 PM
- Right here... - SDAI-Tech1 - 8/4/2009 2:59:58 AM
- And MY BIG Wheel SPACE STATION and MOON BASE+++ - carl - 8/3/2009 8:35:06 PM
- One answer is... - Socrates II - 8/3/2009 5:34:23 PM
  - re: One answer is... - Hans - 8/4/2009 9:44:09 PM
    - Oh sure, only 80% of the risk, then add the 3D aerial factor... - Nick Hoffman - 8/5/2009 7:05:31 AM
  - Another answer is... - Raoul - 8/3/2009 6:16:43 PM

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