JetPack To Train Asian Military Users for JB12 Personal Aerial Vehicle
The California-based company says that this is a breakthrough defense contact for its jet packs, as it steps up work on the Speeder VTOL aircraft.
An undisclosed defense customer in Southeast Asia has ordered two JetPack JB12 personal aerial vehicles and has contracted with the U.S.-based manufacturer to train pilots and maintenance crews. According to JetPack Aviation, this is the first time the equipment has been delivered for serving military personnel, and the training will be provided through a program approved by the FAA and the U.S. Navy.
The student pilots have no flying experience and will receive their instruction in California. They will be taught to use the JetPack equipment while attached to tethers before progressing to more advanced off-tether training that will cover mission-specific operations.
