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- Scott was not wearing a parachute during his flight
- The rocket pack was fueled by hydrogen peroxideRocky Mountain News: Jet-pack pilot blasts past records... (November 24, 2008)
- Scott's pack contained enough fuel for approximately 30 seconds of flightCBS News: Up, Up And Away … To A World Record (November 25, 2008)
- The rocket pack was developed by Jet Pack International, the company for which Scott works
- Scott has made over 800 flights using the rocket packCBS News: Up, Up And Away … To A World Record (November 25, 2008)
- The rocket pack weighs 135 poundsScientific American: Rocket pack pilot soars sans parachute (November 25, 2008)
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Denver resident and "self-proclaimed adrenaline junkie" crossed the Royal Gorge in Colorado propelled by a rocket pack on November 24, 2008.YouTube Video: Jet Pack Man flies over Royal Gorge, Colorado (Time: 0:50) Scott traveled 1,053 feet above the ground at an estimated speed of 75 miles per hour to complete the 1,500 foot journey in 21 seconds. According to his sponsor, Go Fast Sports & Beverage, Scott's journey set records for both altitude and distance traveled via rocket pack.Rocky Mountain News: Jet-pack pilot blasts past records... (November 24, 2008)
Not a Jet Pack
Despite the fact that the apparatus was developed by a company name Jet Pack International, Scientific American noted that Scott was not wearing a jet pack during his record breaking flight. In a November 25, 2008, article, Scientific American blogger Larry Greenemeier explained that Scott's pack was fueled by superheated steam produced by a chemical reaction. Jet packs, on the other hand, are propelled by small turbines.Scientific American: Rocket pack pilot soars sans parachute (November 25, 2008)-
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Eric Scott Questions
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What happened to Scott and Alex on TWIP? 2 AnswersOn a previous episode (it may have even been an episode of MacBreak Weekly where Leo was introducing Scott and Alex from TWIP) a comment was made saying that Sc... read more -
So why wouldnt Scott Petersons parents spend their time more wisely by looking for the people who did this (which I believe was Scott)? 1 AnswerYou are right @cd150. Not only in the Lacy Peterson case, but many other cases where there is supposed to be another perpetrator, not much of anything is ever... read more -
Will Robin Swicord and Eric Roth win for Best Adapted Screenplay? 2 AnswersI think they stand a good chance to win. They both have a lot of talent and I think that is reflected in their work. I like film though and am far from unbiased... read more
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