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Yves 'Jet Man' Rossy will attempt to become the first person in history to fly across the English Channel - with just a jetpack strapped to his back.
Yves Rossy To Attempt First Cross-Channel Flight With Jet-Propelled Wing | World News | Sky News
The Swiss stuntman is planning to jump from a plane more than 8,000ft above ground, fire up his jet-propelled wings and soar across the Channel.
Flying at speeds approaching 125mph, the 21-mile journey should take Rossy around 12 minutes.
The record attempt will begin in the French port of Calais and end in Dover, tracing the route of French aviator Louis Blériot who became the first person to fly across the English Channel in a plane 99 years ago.
The weather conditions must be just right for him to fly long enough to complete the journey.
Over the last few months Mr Rossy has been fine-tuning the wing design and undertaking several test flights in wind tunnels and the Swiss Alps to prepare.
The pack's wings weigh around 55kg with fuel and includes four simple, kerosene jet turbines to keep him airborne.
Created from a lightweight carbon composite, the wings have no steering devices so he must use his head and back to control his flight.
The flight will be live on the National Geographic Channel and ONLINE from 1200 BST
Yves Rossy To Attempt First Cross-Channel Flight With Jet-Propelled Wing | World News | Sky News
The Swiss stuntman is planning to jump from a plane more than 8,000ft above ground, fire up his jet-propelled wings and soar across the Channel.
Flying at speeds approaching 125mph, the 21-mile journey should take Rossy around 12 minutes.
The record attempt will begin in the French port of Calais and end in Dover, tracing the route of French aviator Louis Blériot who became the first person to fly across the English Channel in a plane 99 years ago.
The weather conditions must be just right for him to fly long enough to complete the journey.
Over the last few months Mr Rossy has been fine-tuning the wing design and undertaking several test flights in wind tunnels and the Swiss Alps to prepare.
The pack's wings weigh around 55kg with fuel and includes four simple, kerosene jet turbines to keep him airborne.
Created from a lightweight carbon composite, the wings have no steering devices so he must use his head and back to control his flight.
The flight will be live on the National Geographic Channel and ONLINE from 1200 BST
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