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{{quote|''These jets are '''burning my ass!'''''|''[[
The [[Jet Pack]] is the consummate icon of the early years of science fiction. This device represents the ultimate in convenience and personal mobility. Just strap this back pack sized object on and travel anywhere you'd might want to go. Never mind the [[I Want My Jetpack|actual technological challenges in making such a device practical]].
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This issue is likely ignored for the same reason that no one ever calls anyone on [[Convection, Schmonvection]]: If the flames [[Rule of Perception|aren't visibly in contact]] with the pilot (or visible ''at all'' in the case of certain combustible gases), then "obviously" there'll be no harm.
See also [[Farts
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== Anime
* [[Robot Girl|Chachamaru]] of ''[[Mahou Sensei Negima]]'' sprouts a jetpack from her back in this manner. Though she herself is undoubtedly resistant to heat, her standard issue school uniform always remains unsinged (might also be a case of [[Magic Pants]] since the jets appear through her blouse and blazer).
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* Lampshaded in an early issue of ''[[The Avengers (Comic Book)|West Coast Avengers]]'', where Wonder Man debuts a new (and hideously ugly) costume, with his trademark jet thrusters moved to his back instead of his hips.
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'''Wonder Man:''' Not if your "Ah" is [[Nigh Invulnerable|invulnerable]]. }}
* In ''[[Ex Machina]]'', this is a problem for "The Great Machine" once or twice. But that's why his backup always has fire extinguishers.
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== Film ==
* Averted in ''[[Transformers (
* ''[[Commando Cody]]''
** Spoofed in ''[[J-Men Forever!]]'' when a [[Gag Dub
* ''King Of The Rocketmen''
* ''[[The Rocketeer (
* ''[[Minority Report]]'', anyone? It gets even more ridiculous when the protagonist is fighting a jetpack-equipped police officer ''inside an apartment'' without the (blue-hot) jet exhaust setting anything on fire.
** Though to be fair, the exhaust flame ''does'' set a few other things on fire. Which is more realism than you'll generally see in a movie jetpack.
* [[Star Wars|Boba and Jango Fett.]] Though they are wearing what is likely heat-resistant armor. Averted by other Mandalorians in the EU, who make use of a skirt like ''Kama'', which is made out of flame retardant materials to protect their leges.
* Averted in ''[[
== Literature ==
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== Live Action TV ==
* Actor Robert Duncan McNeill recounted at a recent{{when}} Con of his time as Tom Paris on ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]'' that his rear did catch fire from the jetpack in a "Captain Proton" episode. The on site nurse had him drop trou right there to make sure everything was all right. He claims Tim Russ has photos.
* At least approached in ''[[Upright Citizens Brigade]]'' episode "The Story of the Toad", in which Antoine asks two prostitutes, "Hey... How would you ladies like to make love while wearing a jetpack?" but then cautions, "We can't do it doggy style though, you'll set me on fire."
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== Tabletop Games ==
* Averted in ''[[Warhammer 40,000]]''.
**
** The Tau jetpacks stick out very far behind - and again, battlesuits.
** Stormboy Rokkit Packs stick back and are huge. Also, the Orks are tougher than nails and unlikely to be concerned about "minor" burns, short of actually being set on fire.
** Eldar version (Swooping Hawk Wings) uses anti-gravity.
== Video Games ==
* Averted/Subverted in the ''[[Kirby]]'' games with the Jet power. While it doesn't set Kirby on fire, it will toast everything around him.
* Averted in ''[[Mega Man (
** Er...not to mention pretty much every character in a Mega Man game is robotic in at least some aspects.
* ''[[Star Wars]]: [[Shadows of the Empire]]'': once you reach the Gall Spaceport, you can find a Jetpack with the exhaust directly over Dash Rendar's butt.
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** From the noise and lack of flame, it would appear Duke's jetpack is more of a ducted-fan type of thing rather than any sort of combustion engine.
* ''[[Kingdom of Loathing]]''. [[Lampshade Hanging]] in the item description for the toy jet pack:
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* Averted, though perhaps partially used in the game ''[[Cortex Command]]''. Soldiers with jetpacks have the exhaust come out just below their butt, which might normally singe their legs. But, they automatically bring their legs forward when jetting so their legs won't be burned off. There are two downsides: first, if you try to use the jetpack while landing, the solider might fall on its torso rather than feet, resulting in more damage, so the last second before touchdown needs to be jet-less. Second, the game's designers haven't yet made a separate "kneel" animation, so when you try to kneel, the soldier puts his legs in front of him like he's just waking up from bed, and it looks silly.
* Averted in the game ''[[Soldat]]'', since you have rocket shoes rather than a jetpack.
* Also averted with The Fury's jetpacks in ''[[Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater]]'', in which the boosters are outboard on his shoulders. One thing to note: it's rocket-fuel powered. By the way, his flamethrower ''also uses rocket fuel''.
* Averted in ''[[wikipedia:Outwars|Outwars]]''; the jetpacks have the nozzles rotated by 45 degrees so that they can't possibly hurt the operator. The way this is depicted is not perfectly logical, as such an orientation would waste half the power of the pack attempting to move the operator horizontally against itself, but it's still better than having your lower half vaporized...
* <s>Subverted</s>''Weaponized'' in ''[[
* In ''[[Halo]]'', some of the brutes have jetpacks, but the exhaust ports are around the shoulders.
* In ''[[World of Warcraft]]'', for the airship battle event in Icecrown Citadel, players may equip themselves with jetpacks that allow flight to the opposing faction's airship. These jetpacks appear to operate in the traditional "toast your buns" fashion, and even get their lack of safety lampshaded by the dialog of the player accepting them. But what's particularly hilarious is that Druids can equip them while [[Voluntary Shapeshifting|shapeshifted]] into Dire Bear form, resulting in a bear with a jetpack literally strapped to its butt.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEBZUXhSbOA ROCKET BARE! BURNIN' OUT HIS FUSE OUT HERE ALONE!]
* In the videogame adaptation of the [[James Bond]] film ''[[From Russia
* Averted in ''[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]'' by a simple use of [[Real Life|actual]] design of Bell Rocket Belt that has exhaust pipes moved away and to the side of pilot's body.
== Western Animation ==
* ''[[My Life
* ''[[Dastardly and Muttley
* Subverted in ''[[The Venture Brothers]]'', where #24 takes off in a jetpack of the bottom-roasting sort (although it does have a plate that covers the length of the flames coming out), and off screen says 'My shoes are on fire! I just lit my shoes on fire!'
* Averted in ''Roughnecks: [[Starship Troopers]] Chronicles'', where the jets are mounted on heatproof [[Powered Armor]], and used only for landing (slowing the fall rather than actually flying) after a [[Drop Ship|drop]].
* Aversions in ''[[Batman Beyond]]'', and ''[[Static Shock]]'': Both Terry and Richie have jets, but they're mounted on their 'feet'', rather than their backs.
** And by extension, any character that opts for Jet-Boots over a Jet-pack.
* Also, the movie ''[[Batman
* Brought up in ''[[El Tigre]]'', where Manny rejects [[Dating Catwoman|BlackCuervo's]] [[We Can Rule Together]] offer with a jetpack for incentive. (Which Manny really, really wants) As Cuervo flies off, Manny tries to console himself by talking about this trope.
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'''Manny:''' ...Dang. }}
== Web Comics ==
* Subverted in ''[[
* Averted in ''[[Homestuck]]'', where John's Rocket Pack is so large that it extends to the floor, and the exhaust comes out below the feet.
** . . . but then played straight with Terezi's Wing Pack, which has the engine in the usual rump-roasting place.
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