Pilot launches jetpack adventure

[Gator]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7634927.stm

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!

[ducsix]

Proving once again there is a fine line between being a total stud and completely insane.   

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.

[MikeZ]

Proving once again there is a fine line between being a total stud and completely insane.  

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.

[Porsche Monkey]

That is so cool.  I want one.  I'd never be late for work cause of traffic again.

[Rufus120]

Now that looks like fun

[Bick]

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[Slide Panda]

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...

[MendoDave]

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=289870

[Timmy Tucker]

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=289870

I'm confuzzled...

Is this supposed to be the same guy or did I miss something?