In a practice run for his attempt at the English Channel, Birdman Yves Rossy has successfully flown over 35 kilometers in his jet powered wing. The real deal is planned for the 24th of September, if weather allows.
From the geeks here at Aussie Geek Podcast, lots of luck for your history making flight Yves!
* Awesome jet wing photo is copyright FusionMan Yves Rossy
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I thought this was extremely cool. That guy must have absolutely been scared witless during the initial drop - having a dead weight like that strapped to your back and relying on the engines firing up.
All he needs to do now is learn how to run fast enough to do a take-off from the ground…