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Allegro Medical Jet Powered Concept Wheelchair
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based on 33 reviews
Pros
Cons
- Difficult to control (7)
- Pricey (4)
- Poor battery life (2)
- Unstable (2)
- Brake torque is tough (1)
- Brakes suck (1)
- Bugs in teeth (1)
- Difficult to transport (1)
- Fuel costs (1)
- Missing cruise control (1)
Best Uses
- Long trips (8)
- Outdoors (8)
- Travel (7)
- Everyday (4)
- Short trips (4)
- Cheap short range flights (1)
- Delivering pizza (1)
- Drag strip (1)
- Fast to keep donuts fresh (1)
- Great for quick beer runs (1)
Provided by AllegroMedical.com
Jet Powered Concept Wheelchair The Jet Chair combines todays advances in jet propulsion with modern wheelchair design to make a practical, general-purpose sub-sonic everyday chair. The wheelchair finally meets the jet age in this aggressively styled, weekend warrior -type chair. Perfectly at home in the Bonneville Salt Flats doing 400mph or cruising to the market, the Jet Chair offers something for everyone. Designed at the famed Lockhood Martin Skunk Works, the jet powered wheelchair was initially developed as a high-speed ground-based escape pod for the legendary SR71 Blackbeard. With the close of the cold war and no apparent use for the jet powered wheelchair, Allegro Medical sought the rights to produce the jet chair. The deal crafted with the State Department allows for limited production of the jet powered wheelchair as a recreational use personal transportation device. The stripped down civilian version of the craft is notably missing rocket launchers and heat-seeking missiles. Safety first. Always wear a helmet and fire-retardant underwear when operating a jet powered wheelchair. (Underwear sold separately). Experimental aircraft restrictions apply. Time out. We're kidding! This is NOT a real product. If you thought it was, please see me about a bridge I have for sale. We're merely showing this jazzed up wheelchair to let you know that you CAN make your wheelchair your own. Spiff it up, customize it! Short of adding a jet engine, you can beautify, functify and ratify your chair. Take a look at all of our amazing wheelchair accessories and start personalizing your chair today! Or, hey, upgrade your whole look with a brand new chair. We have plenty of those in our Wheelchair category. Take a peek. Click here to view Wheelchairs Click here to view Wheelchair Accessories Go ahead and write a Review of the Jet Chair! Oh, and while you're here, you might as well buy something. Anything. That would be great. We appreciate your business.
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Never Again!
- Comfortable
Pros
- Slow
Cons
- Daily Use
Best Uses
"Mine was so slow I couldnt even outrun a big rig...I ended up getting stuck to the grill of a truck and got pushed for miles stuck in my chair. It made the local news and I was so embarrassed."
[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
Return Request
One of a Kind
- Durable
- High Quality
Pros
- Expensive
- No roll cage
Cons
- Town Park Novelty Item
Best Uses
"This has been quite an experience! I purchased the Jet Chair for Grandpa Fred, as he is retired from the Air Force, and a former FAA administrator. Having the dare devil spirit all his 90 years of life, Grandpa Fred was very excited to give it a try. Since I'm the cautious type personally, I told GP Fred to let me use the chair first to see if I thought it was suitable for him at his elder-care facility. We trucked the Jet Chair to a local drag strip for my evaluation run. It was the center of conversation there, and the strip officials matched me for a run against a AA fuel dragster to see what the chair would do. After igniting the engine, I realized that I should have worn ear plugs. As the light came up green, I saw the dragster take off in a flurry of white smoke from his tires, so I initiated full thrust on Grandpa Fred's new Jet Wheelchair. By now, the other driver was nearing the half way point of the quarter mile strip. The next few seconds are a blur, but I do recall a very powerful thrust as my tongue was shoved to the back of my mouth from the G forces. The Jet Chair catapulted me past the other driver so fast that he was only a black spot in my periferal vision. It was at this time that I realized one little problem: the final fencing of the dragstrip was going to meet my face before I could stop my wheels! Well, eyewitness accounts say that I flipped several cartwheels before landing in the small lake beyond. Needless to say, the new wheelchair was badly damaged, and I spent the next six months in intensive care ... but hey, it was the ride of a lifetime! I later found out from dragstrip officials that my elapsed time for the quarter mile was 3.47 seconds, with a top speed at the lights of 407 mph (this chair exceeded even your own advertised online claims). Furthermore, although Grandpa Fred claims he can fix the shortcomings encountered with this first attempt (by the addition of a huge parachute), and dragstrip officials plan on installing a soft catch fence at the end, I have instructed the staff at his elder-care facility to not allow him use of his credit card to purchase a new one. Besides, if he bought another Jet Chair, it would exhaust his savings and he could no longer pay his $3,000 per month fee for his room and meals. All things considered, I respectfully request a refund, and hereby promise not to initiate any litigation. I must hand it to Allegro Medical for once again being on the forefront of technology - just needs a wee bit more R&D however! Take care (oh, and Grandpa Fred sends his best wishes to those engineers of yours for their bravado in bringing this product to market).
P.S. Even with these issues, it all turned out for the best. I have been booked on several late night talk shows, approached for book rights, and requested by the military to be a test pilot, so it appears that I shall not be in want of finances anytime soon. Thanks Allegro for all you've done for me!"
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
Wow! This baby will get up & fly!!!
- Durable
- Good Value
- High Quality
Pros
- Needs landing gear option
Cons
- Cheap short range flights
- Fast to keep donuts fresh
Best Uses
"I'm just lovin' mind. I was in the market for an affordable light jet aircraft from Lear and Gulfstream but a buddy of mine told me about this and with some help, we mounted some folding wings, oxygen tank, altimeter, and even cup holders. After a few small tweaks and a little practice, this baby makes for some fast & fun jet flights!
Were still working out the retractable landing gear but man, it's nothing but fun at 30,000 ft! Even if the full face oxygen mask has to be duct taped around the facial/head area, there's not much drag from the fuel & oxygen tanks. Besides, it's a small price to pay for air flights on the cheap.
Plus, it falls under the experimental aircraft category so I can pilot it myself and not hire a pilot! Not only this, but it's really great I get a discount on the jet fuel from friends at our local airport and it helps in this economy!
If you're in the market for lightweight, personal jet aircraft, I'd seriously give this bad boy a look! With just a few slight modifications, it can save you from spending money on unnecessary things like navigation & other excessive Point A to Point B equipment, as well as any license costs for flight, etc.
One caviar though is that flights have to be shorter due to it's limited fuel capacity and the noise can be somewhat louder than a normal jet powered craft, but the ear plugs can also be duct taped in and woohoo, you're in business!
It's been a great flyer and very reliable. Very responsive too!"