A jetpack nears liftoff, but creator fears dream is grounded
Posted: April 7, 2016 - 6:48am
In this Feb. 9, 2016 photo, test pilot Michael van der Vliet operates a flight simulator at the Martin Aircraft Co. headquarters in Christchurch, New Zealand. The company says it’s close to commercial liftoff, but the man who started it fears his vision of a personal jetpack will remain grounded. (AP Photo/Nick Perry)

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — Glenn Martin was sitting in a bar with his college buddies 35 years ago when they got to wondering: What...

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