Tracing the remarkable history of a certain kind of flying machine—from the rocket belt to the jet belt to the flying platform and all the way to Yves Rossy's 21st-century free flights using a jet-powered wing—this historical account delves into the technology that made these devices possible and the reasons why they never became commercial successes on a mass scale. These individual lift devices, as they were blandly labeled by the government men who financed much of their development, answered man's desire to simply step outside and take flight. No runways, no wings, no pilot's license were required. But the history of the jet pack did not follow its expected trajectory and the devices that were thought to become as commonplace as cars have instead become one of the most overpromised technologies of all time. This fascinating account profiles the inventors and pilots, the hucksters and cheats, and the businessmen and soldiers who were involved with the machines, and it tells a great American story of a technology whose promise may yet, one day, come to fruition.

In science fiction, jet packs let people zoom through the air at high speeds. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life jet pack!

A fun and creative answer to the question "what would YOU do if you had a jetpack?" perfect for fans of Boy and Bot and How to Train a Train. Having a jetpack is fun--if you know what to do with one. If you had a jetpack, you could: Teach your brother how to build one too. Demonstrate its usefulness at Show and Share Time at school. Give your principal a ride home. Fly south to visit your nana. Visit the astronauts on the space station and help with anything that needed fixing. Join one inventive little rabbit as he and his brother put their new jetpack to good use! "An energetic, crowd-pleasing read-aloud that can be revisited again and again."--SLJ "This vivid picture book will leave kids longing for jetpacks, while taking off on their own flights of fancy."--Booklist

A hilarious pop-socio-cultural history of the greatest invention that never was, the jetpack, and a participatory journey through the bizarre subculture of jetpack enthusiasts in search of a working model

What Is Jet Pack The equipment known as a jet pack, rocket belt, or rocket pack is worn on the back and employs jets of gas or liquid to propel the user through the air. Other names for this kind of gadget are rocket pack and rocket belt. The idea has been a staple in the genre of science fiction for almost to a century, but it didn't start gaining traction until the 1960s. Real jet packs have been developed using a variety of different mechanisms, but their applications are significantly more restricted than those of their fictional counterparts due to the difficulties presented by the Earth's atmosphere, gravity, the low energy density of usable fuels, and the fact that the human body is not suited to flight. Real jet packs are primarily used for stunts. As a result of the apparent lack of gravity and the absence of an environment that generates friction, the jet pack has found a useful use in extra-vehicular exercises performed by astronauts in space. A system that enhances a person's maneuverability and includes a jet pack as well as accompanying jets that are mounted to the arms is referred to as a jet suit. How You Will Benefit (I) Insights, and validations about the following topics: Chapter 1: Jet pack Chapter 2: Jet engine Chapter 3: Ramjet Chapter 4: Aircraft engine Chapter 5: Jet aircraft Chapter 6: Turbojet Chapter 7: Scramjet Chapter 8: Rocket engine Chapter 9: Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket Chapter 10: Propelling nozzle Chapter 11: Airplane Chapter 12: Bell Rocket Belt Chapter 13: Yves Rossy Chapter 14: Air turborocket Chapter 15: Armstrong Siddeley Snarler Chapter 16: Airbreathing jet engine Chapter 17: Powered aircraft Chapter 18: Flyboard Chapter 19: Société d'Etudes pour la Propulsion par Réaction Chapter 20: JetLev Chapter 21: Wendell F. Moore (II) Answering the public top questions about jet pack. (III) Real world examples for the usage of jet pack in many fields. (IV) 17 appendices to explain, briefly, 266 emerging technologies in each industry to have 360-degree full understanding of jet pack' technologies. Who This Book Is For Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of jet pack.

A history of jet packs and related devices, explaining how the technology arose, how it works and why we don’t have them in our garages today.

Pets! When we're not watching, do they live secret, adventurous lives? Of course they do! When disaster strikes Sky City, and the town's elected leaders can't cope, their own house pets boldly rocket into action -- as the Jet Pack Pets! Princess is the Mayor's pampered pooch and leader of the Jet Pack Pets, Bix is the Police Captain's cocky cat, and Rocky is the Fire Chief's wise, tough-skinned turtle. For the first time ever, Slave Labor brings you a collection of the very first Jet Pack Pets stories.

Ethan Crownberry's most epic adventure. Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a toddler with a high-velocity rocket strapped to his back! Little Johnny Johnson always dreamed of one day flying through space. And when his inventive grandfather builds him a Jetpack for his birthday, he grows as close to obtaining that dream as any small boy can ever hope. But it's not long before he is faced with the responsibilities that accompany such a magnificent power. And quickly he finds himself torn between fulfilling his heart's desire and helping people in need. Join Ethan Crownberry in an adventure beyond imagination, and meet, for the first time, the world's newest and most unlikely hero.

Mac is desperate to try out his older brother's new Jet pack and borrows it without asking. But what is Mac to do when the jet pack breaks down and there are only seconds to spare before he crashes? Badger's Gripping Stories series is an imaginative collection of supernatural mysteries and thrilling page-turners, all designed with reluctant readers in mind. Features of the series include an introduction to difficult vocabulary, bold illustrations, a facts page and questions at the end of the story to ensure comprehension. Readers can enjoy stories about: other-worldly monsters, fanatical villains, alien racing, futuristic technology, football and friendship amidst war.

Jetpack Dreams chronicles the colorful pop history and science of that most amazing and mysterious of machines, the jetpack. While exploring our collective fascination with flight, the tale takes readers from the first flimsy, shoulder-mounted wings to Bill Suitor's 1984 Olympic flight in front of billions of viewers around the world; from a gruesome jetpack-driven murder in Houston in the mid-1990s to the secret laboratories and government facilities of today. Journalist Mac Montandon also explores Hollywood's fascination with the subject, from the 1949 serial King of the Rocket Men to Lost in Space, The Jetsons and The Rocketeer to the cultural jetpack phenomenon represented by Buck Rogers, James Bond, and Boba Fett. He travels the world to meet jetpack enthusiasts who are readying their own personal flying machines for takeoff. Ultimately, it's the search for an answer to two simple questions: Where is the jetpack that was promised to him, and to all of us, years ago? And if it's out there, can he catch a ride?