Jetman Flies with the Big Birds
Yves “Jetman” Rossy is a Swiss aviator and engineer who has created personalize jet flight. In 2008 he became the first person to fly independently without the aid of an airplane. He just had a fixed wing attached to his back.
Jetman, Yves Rossy Soars above The Alps
He’s been perfecting his airplane-less wing for 15 years and since 2010 has been a regular sight high above the Swiss Alps. Earlier this year he made news by flying himself across the Grand Canyon.
Jetman in Formation with Breitling Jet Team
Before attempting his latest stunt he returned from the Abu Dhabi Science Festival where he gave a talk and soared over the United Arab Emirates, inspiring a new generation of jet enthusiasts.
After his exhilarating run with the jet planes recently, Rossy told CNN, “Hey, I’m flying almost naked with nothing. But I am with jets and fast.” And he describes his experience as, “Like unreal.”
Jetman Races Two Fighter Jets
For his latest feat he dropped from a helicopter and then turned on his jets to zip into formation with the larger jets. But in the past he has begun his flights from other airplanes and even a hot air balloon.
Jetman Leads the Flight Formation
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I am awed by what one person can do
Can this be a wave for the future?