# Backpack Human Flying Kits German Engineers are Working on the Ultimate Backpack for Flying By Max Imum Command | Published 2013-01-10 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyflash-jet-powered-human References: [facebook](http://www.facebook.com/pages/Skyflash-Int/502971813056201) & [skyflash.org](http://www.skyflash.org/Slideshow/Home-English/home-english.html) Skyflash is the ultimate [backpack airplane](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airback-flex) to fly just like a bird. The only difference to the commonly known birds is a 160 hp [double jet-engine power plant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helsing-ca1-europa) mounted right in the back of the pilot. The pilot takes off lying comfortably on a 10 foot off road landing gear. After just a few moments he gets airborne and then everything responds to the actions of his body. A slight motion of his finger accelerates; outstretching his arm starts a turn. Finally, he can bend his knees and turn skywards. The wings are worn just like a backpack and weigh only 60lb. Rides up to 200 miles are possible with just a few gallons of fuel. Ceiling is finally reached at 30,000 feet, so there is plenty of enough time and space to have some fun with the smaller birds. Unlike a lot of other similar concepts that exist, the Skyflash is capable of taking off from any [grass runway and land](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-aircraft-e1000-ax) there again. A parachute is included just in case of an emergency. It's being developed by a team of German engineers working on the plane for more than five years. Controlled just like a hang-glider, it might probably become the most pure flying experience anyone could have. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Personal Aviation:** The development of backpack airplanes signals an opportunity for innovators to create new model designs and features to expand the personal aviation industry. - **Autonomous Flight:** As backpack airplanes become more advanced, there is an opportunity to integrate autonomous flight technology to make personal aviation more accessible to the general public. - **Eco-friendly Flying:** There is an opportunity for the aviation industry to focus on developing more eco-friendly engines for backpack airplanes to reduce the industry's carbon footprint and promote sustainable travel. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Aerospace:** The development of backpack airplanes presents an opportunity for aerospace companies to tap into the personal aviation market and develop innovative designs to enhance the user's flying experience. - **Adventure Tourism:** As flying backpacks hit the market, adventure tourism companies may have the opportunity to offer new and exciting experiences for thrill-seekers, catering toward a new demographic of aviation enthusiasts. - **Renewable Energy:** The demand for eco-friendly flying presents opportunities for renewable energy companies to create more efficient and sustainable engines for backpack airplanes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Consumer-Driven Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-evtol-aircraft.md) - [Road-Legal Flying Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchblade-1.md) - [Avian African Aircraft Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aircraft-concepts.md) - [Underwater Jetpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kikfin.md) - [Aerodynamic Gyroplane Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gyroplane.md) - [Airborne Electric Motorcycle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuickwheel-skyrider-x6.md) - [Ultra-Fast One-Person Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airspeeder-mk4.md) - [Powerfully Propelled VTOL Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vtol-drone.md) - [Working Flying Car Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-car-prototype.md)