'Jetman' Rossy takes to the air in the United States

Gerald · 07-30-13, 05:17 AM

Cool man

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A Swiss adventurer, known as 'Jetman', has made his first public flight in the United States.

Yves Rossy wore a custom-built jet suit which has four engines and is controlled with a throttle.

He described his flying as "total freedom" and will be taking part in a week of air shows in Wisconsin.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-23500679

Note: 30 July 2013 Last updated at 08:55 GMT

Oberon · 07-30-13, 07:18 AM

Well, it's going to be a long long time, till touchdown brings him round again to find, he's not that man that we think he is at home.

Gerald · 07-30-13, 11:33 AM

^Right!

Wolferz · 07-30-13, 11:37 AM

I liked the B-17.

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Well, it's going to be a long long time, till touchdown brings him round again to find, he's not that man that we think he is at home.