April 29, 2008 | 4 comments
Will the Personal Jet Pack Ever Get off the Ground? [Slideshow]
Despite decades of interest in human flight powered by backpack jets, the technology's limitations have kept it grounded, but this could soon change
By Larry Greenemeier
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HIGH ABOVE DENVER: Jet Pack International pilot Eric Scott flies a rocket pack high above Denver's city streets. Rocket packs have been gathering crowds for decades but are only able to stay airborne for about 30 seconds.
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