Fusionman: first to cross the English Channel via jet-wing
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Fusionman Yves Rossy, not to be confused with Buzz Lightyear, successfully crossed the English Channel today — the first to do so in a solo flight with jet-propelled wing. Rossy was dropped from a plane at 8,200 feet and flew 22-miles in under 10 minutes from Calais to Dover. When asked by National Geographic’s Kathryn Liptrott if he was worried about risk, Rossy replied, “I’m not worried about risk, I manage risk.” We’ve so gotta meet this guy. If you’re looking to pick up one of these jet powered carbon-fiber wings for your own unspeakable mischief, expect to pay around the $190,000 mark. Rossy is eager to see these aviation wonders catch on and has designs on forming a Red Arrows-style aerobatic team one day.
[Via BBC News]
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