Fusionman: first to cross the English Channel via jet-wing

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]

[evdaniken Posted Sep 27th 2008 3:54AM]

Hey! That's pretty much how I flew when I got the cheapest tickets from airline discount site. Cheaptickets dot com....holdyourwingsandfly dot com...what's next?

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 27th 2008 7:37AM]

looks like tom in MI-4 would cruise with this gizmo soon!

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 28th 2008 8:40PM]

this is so much like the classic cartoon "CENTURION".....so cool that is really come to reality!

[Dignan17 Posted Sep 27th 2008 1:14PM]

Hey Stephanie Patterson, why did you need to italicize the National Geographic reporter's name? That's kind of odd...

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 27th 2008 4:37PM]

Where is the landing gear?

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 29th 2008 11:01AM]

Am I the only one who is wondering when the guys from Top Gear will try to race this guy in a Bugatti Veyron, Tesla Roadster or similarly silly race?