http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7634927.stm
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Pilot launches jetpack adventure
A Swiss pilot is hoping to become the first person to fly solo across the English Channel using a single jet-propelled wing.
Yves Rossy will take a plane to more than 8,200ft (2,500m), ignite jets on a wing on his back, and then jump out.
He aims to complete the 22 mile (35.4 km) flight from Calais to Dover in 12 minutes reaching speeds of 125mph.
WANT!
Proving once again there is a fine line between being a total stud and completely insane. :o
Really, I'm not sure which side this guy is on. The videos of him flying through the Alps are awe inspiring. I just hope he has a parachute tucked away in that wing somewhere.
Quote from: ducsix on September 25, 2008, 05:02:51 AM
Proving once again there is a fine line between being a total stud and completely insane. :o
Really, I'm not sure which side this guy is on. The videos of him flying through the Alps are awe inspiring. I just hope he has a parachute tucked away in that wing somewhere.
and a life raft. I'm sure that wing isn't going to float to well.
That is so cool. I want one. I'd never be late for work cause of traffic again.
Now that looks like fun [clap] ;D
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Quote from: ducsix on September 25, 2008, 05:02:51 AM
I just hope he has a parachute tucked away in that wing somewhere.
Yeah he's got one. Watch the video on the BBC page. The 'transition' shall we say from flight to parachute is, er, a little rough looking. Hope he's wearing a neck brace too...
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=289870
Quote from: MendoDave on September 25, 2008, 06:08:34 PM
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=289870
I'm confuzzled...
Is this supposed to be the same guy or did I miss something?