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--> [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEBZUXhSbOA ROCKET BARE! BURNIN' OUT HIS FUSE OUT HERE ALONE!]]

--> [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEBZUXhSbOA ROCKET BARE! BURNIN' OUT HIS FUSE OUT HERE ALONE!]]

** Discussed in a [[[[http://www.xkcd.com/1382/ comic]], providing the page image. "Rocket packs are easy. The hard part is inventing the calf shields."

--> [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEBZUXhSbOA ROCKET BARE! BURNIN' OUT HIS FUSE OUT HERE ALONE!]]

** Discussed in a [[[[http://www.xkcd.com/1382/ comic]], providing the page image. "Rocket packs are easy. The hard part is inventing the calf shields."

--> [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEBZUXhSbOA ROCKET BARE! BURNIN' OUT HIS FUSE OUT HERE ALONE!]]

--> [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEBZUXhSbOA ROCKET BARE! BURNIN' OUT HIS FUSE OUT HERE ALONE!]]

--> [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEBZUXhSbOA ROCKET BARE! BURNIN' OUT HIS FUSE OUT HERE ALONE!]]

--> [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEBZUXhSbOA ROCKET BARE! BURNIN' OUT HIS FUSE OUT HERE ALONE!]]

** Discussed in a [[[[http://www.xkcd.com/1382/ comic]], providing the page image. "Rocket packs are easy. The hard part is inventing the calf shields."

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This issue is likely ignored for the same reason that no one ever calls anyone on ConvectionSchmonvection: If the flames [[RuleOfPerception 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. An actual technical way of avoiding this trope, of course, would be to have the thrusters mounted by the shoulders and/or pointing outwards with the thrust directed away from the user's body.

!!Examples

* [[RobotGirl Chachamaru]] of ''MahouSenseiNegima'' 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 MagicPants since the jets appear through her blouse and blazer).

* Lampshaded in an early issue of ''[[ComicBook/TheAvengers West Coast Avengers]]'', where WonderMan debuts a new (and hideously ugly) costume, with his trademark jet thrusters moved to his back instead of his hips.
--> '''Tigra:''' Won't that burn your... ah...
--> '''Wonder Man:''' Not if your "Ah" is [[NighInvulnerable invulnerable]].
* In ''ExMachina'', 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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* Spoofed in ''Film/JMenForever'' when a [[GagDub Gag Dubbed]] Commando Cody complains that his feet are on fire, along with the many other problems of using an atomic-powered jetpack.
* ''Film/TheRocketeer'' tries to HandWave this by suggesting that the alcohol-based fuel will result in a cooler flame (which is true)-- but said fuel will not produce nearly enough energy. Points for trying, though.
*** In fact, the Rocketeer is flat out bizarrely inconsistent about this - in one scene, the jets set fire to the set, but in another a sheet is directly exposed to the flames for several seconds without even being singed.

* [[StarWars 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 legs.
* Averted in ''Film/{{Thunderball}}'', which has a real frickin' jetpack. (Though the sound effect was changed because RealityIsUnrealistic)

* Subverted in the [[MarvelComics Marvel]] [[ExpandedUniverse novel]] ''Codename: Wolverine''. SHIELD is testing just such a jetpack, with the SHIELD agents wearing a special heat-resistant bodysuit when using it, though tests are brief so far since the reliability is questionable. Wolverine dons the pack so he and Mystique can make their escape (with him sans suit), and gets to put his healing factor to [[GoodThingYouCanHeal yet another]] very painful test.

[[folder:Live Action TV]]
* Actor Robert Duncan [=McNeill=] recounted at a recent Con of his time as Tom Paris on ''Series/StarTrekVoyager'' 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 ''UprightCitizensBrigade'' 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."

* Averted in ''{{Warhammer 40000}}''. The jetpacks used by Space Marines are built so that the exhaust flies outward at an angle from the body of the flier. Their legs are nowhere near the danger zone. Being clad in PowerArmor probably helps too.
** Grav-chutes used by the Imperial Guard have a similar design, though they are less powerful and are used only for descent.

* ''StarWars: ShadowsOfTheEmpire'': once you reach the Gall Spaceport, you can find a Jetpack with the exhaust directly over Dash Rendar's butt.
* ''CityOfHeroes'' has plenty of jetpacks. Some follow this trope, others avert it by having the jets spaced away from the body.
* Possibly averted in most of the ''VideoGame/DukeNukem'' games, where Duke's jetpack doesn't appear to blast anything dangerous out of the bottom.
** 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.
* ''KingdomOfLoathing''. LampshadeHanging in the item description for the toy jet pack:
--> "It's of the "concentric rings of energy" build rather than the "gouts of flame" build, so at least it won't singe your butt when you go flying."
* Averted, though perhaps partially used in the game ''CortexCommand''. 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 ''MetalGearSolid3'', 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 ''[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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...
** The jetpacks aren't necessarily for ''flying''; they're used for slowing falls. True horizontal flight requires an experimental glider-wing that folds neatly into your pack.
* [[strike:Subverted]]''Weaponized'' in ''VideoGame/TatsunokoVsCapcom'', where about a third of the [[LostPlanet PTX-40A's]] normal attacks involve roasting his opponents with his thruster-fire.

** [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEBZUXhSbOA ROCKET BARE! BURNIN' OUT HIS FUSE OUT HERE ALONE!]]

* ''MyLifeAsATeenageRobot'', though Jenny's robotic body might just be heat-resistant.
* ''DastardlyAndMuttleyInTheirFlyingMachines'', episode "Plane Talk".

* Aversions in ''WesternAnimation/BatmanBeyond'', and ''StaticShock'': 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 ''WesternAnimation/BatmanMaskOfThePhantasm'' shows the Joker using a jetpack with exhausts on the shoulders.
* Brought up in ''ElTigre'', where Manny rejects [[DatingCatwoman BlackCuervo's]] WeCanRuleTogether 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.
-->'''Cuervo:''' There's a cooling fan!
-->'''Manny:''' ...Dang.

[[folder:Web Comics]]
* Subverted in ''Webcomic/TheAdventuresOfDrMcNinja'' as Doc meets a man using a jetpack and immediately tries to treat his leg-burns. Apparently, the dinosaurs who sponsor the whole jetpack thing (it really does make sense in context) deliberately use this style, as they are hunting the humans and aren't particularly concerned about their well-being.
* Averted in ''Webcomic/{{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.
* Discussed in [[http://www.xkcd.com/1382/ this]] {{xkcd}} comic. 'Rocket packs are easy. The hard part is inventing the calf shields.'
** [[AltText Every year: 'It's <year> -- I want my jetpack [and also my free medical care covering all my jetpack-related injuries]!']]
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->''"These jets are '''burning my ass!'''"''
-->-- ''VideoGame/StarcraftII'' Reaper unit's StopPokingMe quote

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[[folder:Real Life]]
* [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_Rocket_Belt Real life jetpacks do exist]]. The exhausts are sensibly outboard of the shoulders, though, and not in position to set any [[IncrediblyLamePun ass]]ets on fire.

->''These jets are '''burning my ass!'''''

* In the videogame adaptation of the JamesBond film ''Film/FromRussiaWithLove'', jetpacks can literally solve all your problems - they're equipped with missiles, can hover on the spot, are easier to maneuver that actually ''walking'' - and are readily accessible at many points in the game. Nobody wears flame-retardant armour in the game.

The {{jetpack}} 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 [[IWantMyJetpack actual technological challenges in making such a device practical]].

->-- ''VideoGame/StarcraftII'' Reaper unit's StopPokingMe quote

* Spoofed in ''{{J-Men Forever}}'' when a [[GagDub Gag Dubbed]] Commando Cody complains that his feet are on fire, along with the many other problems of using an atomic-powered jetpack.

* ''MinorityReport'' has the protagonist fighting a jetpack-equipped police officer ''inside an apartment''. Oddly enough the exhaust flame ''does'' set a few other things on fire, but leaves him miraculously unscathed.

* ''{{Deadlands}}'' hand waves this trope in its Mad Science source book, "Smith and Robards": every jetpack purchased is shipped with a complimentary pair of asbestos pants.

* ''GastonLagaffe'' designs a jetpack but RealityEnsues when he tests it, burning up his ass and making him run around screaming in pain. After turning off the fire, Fantasio remarks that while it doesn't do much vertical performance, it does a lot of ''horizontal'' performance.

* ''King Of The Rocketmen''

* ''CommandoCody''
** Spoofed in ''{{J-Men Forever}}'' when a [[GagDub Gag Dubbed]] Cody complains that his feet are on fire, along with the many other problems of using an atomic-powered jetpack.

* In ''Mechwarrior'', ''TabletopGame/BattleTech'''s spinoff roleplaying game, features jump packs and jump infantry, who are explicitly stated to have fire retardant armor padding in their rear portion. Troopers in heavier PowerArmor have jets integrated into the exterior of their armor suits, and thus don't have this issue at all.

->-- ''StarcraftII'' Reaper unit's StopPokingMe quote