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David Mayman flies the JB-10 jetpack around Sydney Harbour

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David Mayman flies his JB-10 jetpack around Sydney Harbour
David Mayman flies his JB-10 jetpack around Sydney Harbour
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We've been reporting on David Mayman and Jetpack Aviation for some years now, and this weekend he was in Sydney with his roaring jet turbine JB-10 jetpack to take another stab at a flight he tried to perform 10 years ago. We were privileged to watch this stunning flight in person.

Mayman's previous attempt, wearing a hydrogen peroxide rocket belt, saw him run out of juice and end up crashing into the water. This weekend's event, as well as being a chance for Mayman to redeem himself in his home city, was done to promote a new documentary called Own the Sky, coming soon to international release.

Check out the flight in the following video, and stay tuned for more details in the coming days.

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2 comments
Gregg Eshelman
Clone and update the Williams Aerospace X-JET and there would be no problem with having enough runtime to fly around the Sydney Opera House 3 or 4 or more times.
warren52nz
Simply amazing!!! And to think that you can get that much lift just by blowing a gas downwards!!!