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dvice.com - 9/29/2008
Jet Man flies over the English Channel
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Jet Man has done it. This morning, Swiss adventurer Yves Rossy made a giant leap for personal flight as he crossed the English Channel with a jet-propelled wing strapped to his back. This Iron Man -like stunt started with a leap from a plane flying 8000 feet over Calais, France, and 22 ...
'Human jet' crosses the English Channel
cnn.com - 9/26/2008
'Human jet' crosses the English Channel
— cnn.com — Yves Rossy makes a safe landing after successfully crossing the English Channel.... (more) 'Human jet' crosses the English Channel
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A French man just flew over the English Channel with a jet pack
crunchgear.com - 9/26/2008
A French man just flew over the English Channel with a jet pack
— crunchgear.com — Seriously . His name is Yves Rossy and he’s a Swiss airline pilot by day and adventurer... by night. The 22-mile flight took him only 10 minutes and he had hoped to reach 125 MPH. He started by jumping out of a small, French plane and ... (more) A French man just flew over the English Channel with a ...
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Human Jet Crosses English Channel (video)
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Human Jet Crosses English Channel (video)
— youtube.com — Swiss adventurer Yves Rossy successfully crossed the English Channel using his homemade jet-propelled wing Friday, the first... man to perform the feat. Rossy l... (more) Human Jet Crosses English Channel (video)
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Jet Man crosses the English Channel
Core77 — ... and carried four kerosene-burning jet turbines that kept him aloft. The wing had no steering devices -- Rossy moved his body to control its movements. He wore a heat-resistant suit similar to that worn by firefighters and racing drivers to protect him from the heat of the turbines. The cooling effect of the wind and high altitude also prevented him from getting too hot. I want one! cnn via dvice(more...)

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