Back on Earth, there was a brief vogue in the alternative to jet packs:  Flying platforms and one-man helicopters.  Take this flight check from a 1920's model:

Let's see... Rotors: check.... Motor: check... Frame: check... Pilot harness: check... Looks like I've got everything, so why the worry?

Oh, bugger!  CONTROLS!

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