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Rocket Man tests for English Channel cross
Yves Rossy, 48, also known as Rocket Man, recently completed a 10-minute test flight of more than 22 miles with a jet-powered wing strapped to his back, The Sunday Times of London reported. He reportedly jumped out of a small plane over Bex, Switzerland, and reached 180 mph in his flight, wearing a heat resistant suit and using parachutes to come in for a landing.
"Everything went well, it was awesome, it's my longest flight with this wing. If there are no technical problems it's okay for the English Channel," Rossey said. "I did the distance, everything is going swimmingly."
His flight is set for Sept. 24, weather permitting. The event will broadcast live in 165 countries by the National Geographic Channel.
"My flight will be a tribute to all those who came before me, many of whom were killed," Rossey said.
Copyright 2008 by United Press International
This news arrived on: 08/25/2008
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08-28-2008 10:20
Izzy in Minneapolis wrote:
Rocketman to zip over English Channel...
Mr. Yves Rossy was quoted in the article as saying: "My flight will be a tribute to all those who came before me, many of whom were killed."
And if I were him, I'd hedge my bets that he's going to join those ranks, and have my i's dotted and my t's crossed on my affairs, should anything were to happen--God forbid, but nonetheless.
And if I were him, I'd hedge my bets that he's going to join those ranks, and have my i's dotted and my t's crossed on my affairs, should anything were to happen--God forbid, but nonetheless.
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