Modern Pioneers

Pioneers are not only old timers… exciting advances are being made today by some far-seeing people…

Martin Jetpack

Martin Jetpack

Ever dreamt of strapping on a rocket pack on your back and being a Rocketeer? I have, but I always had some reservations about whether it was technically possible, and concerns about my legs and rear getting fried by hot rocket gases. Not a problem with the Martin Jetpack, currently under development in New...

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Human Powered Helicopter

Human Powered Helicopter

On May 12, 2011 a team from the University of Maryland successfully completed the first test flight of their human powered helicopter, which they have named Gamera after a giant flying turtle. This flight is in preparation for an attempt to win the $250,000 Sikorsky Prize, a prize that has not been won in...

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Jet Man Does a Loop!

Jet Man Does a Loop!

Pioneering aviator Yves Rossy, otherwise known as “Jet Man,” has continued refining his innovative flying wing. He started in 2004 with a basic wing powered by two small jet engines, which he straps to his back.  With this wing he was able to maintain level flight, and had enough power to climb but not...

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Solar Impulse: Around the World on Solar Power?

Solar Impulse: Around the World on Solar Power?

Who said the days of pioneering aviation were over? No way, according to the team at Solar Impulse, a bunch of European aviators and innovators who are determined to be the first to fly around the world in a solar powered aircraft. This is more than pie in the sky… with several test flights...

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