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"Jet man" flies over the Alps

By T.K. Randall
November 29, 2011 · Comment icon 6 comments

Image Credit: CC 2.0 Rama
Yves Rossy has flown his custom-built jet pack in formation with two aircraft over the Swiss Alps.
The 52-year-old is the only person to have ever flown using a jet-propelled wing, with feats under his belt including a flight across the English Channel. For his latest stunt, Rossy launched himself from a helicopter to soar over the Swiss Alps alongside two jet aircraft at speeds up to 125mph.
A self-styled "jet man" has performed another death-defying stunt - flying alongside two Albatross aircraft above the Swiss Alps. Adventurer Yves Rossy flew in a custom-built jet suit over the mountain range in formation with the aircraft.


Source: Sky News | Comments (6)




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Comment icon #1 Posted by felines3 13 years ago
Expensive But Cool
Comment icon #2 Posted by Paracelse 13 years ago
Expensive But Cool Old cartoons come to mind http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qcMjG1KL2Q
Comment icon #3 Posted by ROGER 13 years ago
With modifications I can think of a lot of military uses for a personal flyer like this.
Comment icon #4 Posted by Paracelse 13 years ago
With modifications I can think of a lot of military uses for a personal flyer like this. According to the interview flying one of those requires lots of training but yeah anyone could foresee lots of military application for one of those.
Comment icon #5 Posted by Arawyn 13 years ago
man, i want one of those! i've always dreamed of flying! And why must it be just for the military? THEY SHOULD MAKE THEM, LIKE, ACTUAL TRANSPORTATION, LIKE CARS!
Comment icon #6 Posted by Robbie333 13 years ago
It does take some serious guts It takes a lot to impress me but this one takes the cake. Amazing and what a triumph for the man who actually took his idea from paper to flight. Amazing, once again. I would love to have a go at flying this fantastic piece of Tech. Kudo's to this man and his idea.


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