After two weather delays earlier in the week, Swiss adventurer Yves "The Jetman" Rossy has flown over the English Channel powered only by jet-propelled wings.
Just moments ago, Rossy jumped out of airplane at 8,200 feet, fired up his jet-pack and flew the 22 miles from Calais France to the white cliffs of Dover. He accomplished the feat in about ten minutes.
We've watched this story for months. I honestly feel this is an incredible achievement. A feat of human ingenuity and bravery.
With the impeding financial doom we are facing later today, we need a few happy stories to serve as a distraction.
(Click on that "white cliffs of Dover" link and you'll hear one of the great songs of all time. A personal favorite that very nearly made my Desert Island Disks.)
Just moments ago, Rossy jumped out of airplane at 8,200 feet, fired up his jet-pack and flew the 22 miles from Calais France to the white cliffs of Dover. He accomplished the feat in about ten minutes.
We've watched this story for months. I honestly feel this is an incredible achievement. A feat of human ingenuity and bravery.
With the impeding financial doom we are facing later today, we need a few happy stories to serve as a distraction.
(Click on that "white cliffs of Dover" link and you'll hear one of the great songs of all time. A personal favorite that very nearly made my Desert Island Disks.)
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That is so very cool.
I want one. Like now.
Doom schmoom, that thing goes vroom.
As soon as they have a means to surface launch, I'm getting one and dive-bombing the Hamptons.
today the hamptons, tomorrow beverly hills.
This is SO very awesome. For more action packed videos go to his website of check on you tube, i saw some of those months ago and it's impresive.