beer Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEl1rV0LZ6I(abcnews)Yves Rossy is recognized as the first person to ever achieve sustained human flight using a jet-powered fixed wing strapped to his back (a jet pack, to keep it simple). He's the real-life equivalent of George Jetson, only he calls himself the Jet Man (or Rocket Man or Fusion Man). Reminding everyone why he's deserving of those nicknames, Rossy performed another dangerous stunt, this time by flying over the Swiss Alps.ABC News caught the stunt on video, in which Rossy launched himself from the side of a helicopter and took flight in formation next to a pair of L-39C Albatross planes.According to the Jetman's website, the 52-year-old's custom built flight suit weighs nearly 55kg (around 121 pounds) with a wing span of 2 meters (over 6.5 feet) and four engines. He can reach speeds of around of 200km/h (around 124MPH) on average, and up to 300km/h (over 186MPH) on descent.In addition to the Swiss Alps, Rossy has also taken flight over the Grand Canyon for eight minutes and the English Channel for 13 minutes.(source)Holy Batman! :omg: :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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