Add this to the Star Wars becomes Reality file. In Star Wars Boba Fett uses a jet pack, and now apparently it won't be long before we all get to. Here's a CNN article pointed out to us by osumba2001:
It may only hover a few feet above the Earth right now, but the inventor of the SoloTrek XFV hopes that one day it will allow people to swoop and dive at distances comparable to a small airplane.
But unlike a plane, the SoloTrek "jetpack" is being designed to land on a dime with more maneuverability than a helicopter.
California-based Millennium Jet is the company behind the SoloTrek, which is still in the research and development phase.
The 325-pound machine uses a combination of ducted fans, an internal combustion engine, computer codes and onboard electronics to provide its lift. By adjusting the SoloTrek's handles, a standing pilot is able to guide the direction and altitude of the machine. It runs for about two hours on a tank of gas or heavy fuel such as kerosene.
Rebelscum Breast Cancer Awareness Charity Patch Posted By Philip on November 25, 2014: Thanks to everybody that ordered patches. I sent a check for $1,600.00 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation on Monday. While it's not as much as I hoped for, it's still very much appreciated. They will remain for sale in the store for anybody that still wishes to purchase them. Details after the jump.