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The Hairdryer · 27th September 2008, 02:16

Rocketman flies into the record booksBy Avril Ormsby in London
September 27, 2008 06:19am
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SWISS adventurer Yves Rossy flew from France to England overnight propelled by a jetpack strapped to his back - the first person to cross the English Channnel in such a way.

Rossy, a pilot who normally flies an Airbus airliner, crossed the 35km between Calais and Dover at speeds of up to 200km/h in 13 minutes, his spokesman said.

When the white cliffs of Dover came into view, he opened a blue and yellow parachute and drifted down in light winds to land in a British field where he was mobbed by well-wishers.

"Everything was perfect," he said afterwards. "I showed that it is possible to fly a little bit like a bird."
Rossy traced the route of French aviator Louis Bleriot, who became the first person to fly across the Channel in an aircraft in 1909.

The Swiss pilot was propelled by four kerosene-burning jet turbines attached to a wing on his back.

He ignited the jets inside a plane before jumping out more than 8000 feet above ground.

After a period of free fall he opened the wing and soared across the water. With no steering controls, the only way to change direction was like a bird, moving his head and back.

The 49-year-old Rossy, who calls himself "Fusion Man", told the BBC the most tense moment was when he jumped from the aircraft "because I did have many problems during exits before."

But this time he made a perfect exit and quickly set the correct course by aiming for the cliffs of Dover.

Rossy usually flies a Swiss International A320 Airbus between Zurich and Heathrow and he developed the jet-propelled device himself.

The wing, which spans 2.5m, is made of lightweight carbon composite and weighs about 55kg including fuel.

He postponed the flight twice this week due to poor weather and wore a flameproof suit to help him withstand the jet exhaust around his legs.

His future plans included flying over the Grand Canyon, taking off from a standing position on the ground and performing acrobatics.

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EspadaYdaga · 27th September 2008, 11:18

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The Hairdryer Crikey that stung Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Never argue with a fool. They'll just drag you down to their level then beat you with experience Posts: 11,941	It's about fecking time. Rocketman flies into the record booksBy Avril Ormsby in London September 27, 2008 06:19am Article from: ReutersFont size: + - Send this article: Print Email SWISS adventurer Yves Rossy flew from France to England overnight propelled by a jetpack strapped to his back - the first person to cross the English Channnel in such a way. Rossy, a pilot who normally flies an Airbus airliner, crossed the 35km between Calais and Dover at speeds of up to 200km/h in 13 minutes, his spokesman said. When the white cliffs of Dover came into view, he opened a blue and yellow parachute and drifted down in light winds to land in a British field where he was mobbed by well-wishers. "Everything was perfect," he said afterwards. "I showed that it is possible to fly a little bit like a bird." Rossy traced the route of French aviator Louis Bleriot, who became the first person to fly across the Channel in an aircraft in 1909. The Swiss pilot was propelled by four kerosene-burning jet turbines attached to a wing on his back. He ignited the jets inside a plane before jumping out more than 8000 feet above ground. After a period of free fall he opened the wing and soared across the water. With no steering controls, the only way to change direction was like a bird, moving his head and back. The 49-year-old Rossy, who calls himself "Fusion Man", told the BBC the most tense moment was when he jumped from the aircraft "because I did have many problems during exits before." But this time he made a perfect exit and quickly set the correct course by aiming for the cliffs of Dover. Rossy usually flies a Swiss International A320 Airbus between Zurich and Heathrow and he developed the jet-propelled device himself. The wing, which spans 2.5m, is made of lightweight carbon composite and weighs about 55kg including fuel. He postponed the flight twice this week due to poor weather and wore a flameproof suit to help him withstand the jet exhaust around his legs. His future plans included flying over the Grand Canyon, taking off from a standing position on the ground and performing acrobatics. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- When I was a kid in the 70's we were promised these by 1990.

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