skyrider 0 #1 November 16, 2009 He made it! Earlier this week we reported on the incredible challenge undertaken by Fusionman Yves Rossy in attempting to fly solo across the English Channel using his home-made jet-powered wing, a feat he successfully completed on Thursday at 1:19 BST when he parachuted into Dover less than 15 minutes after leaving the skies above France. Great picture gallery of the event. The historic flight was delayed twice due to bad weather, but all went smoothly on Thursday when Rossy leaped from a plane 8,000 ft above Calais and unfolded his 8 ft wide jet-wing to begin the 22 mile crossing. There was even a chance for a few celebratory loops above the White Cliffs of Dover before deploying his parachute and returned safely to earth where a police escort was needed to assist him away from excited onlookers. Visit the gallery for more images of Fusionman in action, read our previous coverage here or visit the Fusionman site. Photo Galerry: http://www.gizmag.com/fusionman-completes-historic-channel-crossing/10086/gallery/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #2 November 16, 2009 He didn't know he could have just taken the Chunnel? "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohanW 0 #3 November 16, 2009 This had a better view. Johan. I am. I think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrDree 0 #4 November 16, 2009 That's not really breaking news, he did it in September 2008. But the pictures are great anyway! And he's Swiss! Edit for the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dk9nKLDiQw Enjoy! "One day, your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it's worth watching." Dudeist Skydiver #101 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #5 November 16, 2009 Quote That's not really breaking news, he did it in September 2008. But the pictures are great anyway! And he's Swiss! Edit for the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dk9nKLDiQw Enjoy! I thought he crossed the Alps in Sept. 08! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #6 November 16, 2009 You know what his rig needs! Gunz! Oh...and racing stripes!Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #7 November 16, 2009 QuoteYou know what his rig needs! Gunz! Oh...and racing stripes! I expect military contrats in the very near future, this would be a great tool for SEAL's , and other special forces! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #8 November 16, 2009 watch out for the Gibraltar crossing in the upcoming 2 weeks and military contracts ? don't think so. scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutumbo 0 #9 November 16, 2009 Quote You know what his rig needs! Gunz! Oh...and racing stripes! yeah the extra HP that the racing stripes would make it even a faster journey! Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #10 November 16, 2009 QuoteQuoteYou know what his rig needs! Gunz! Oh...and racing stripes! I expect military contrats in the very near future, this would be a great tool for SEAL's , and other special forces! HAHO is probably still a better option - you're not sacrificing payload capacity to the wing.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #11 November 16, 2009 He did it on 26 September 2008. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yves_Rossy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedude325 0 #12 November 17, 2009 as old as the internets Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #13 November 17, 2009 Quote He did it on 26 September 2008. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yves_Rossy I wonder why they reported it ffor a second go round? maybe he wa faster?Oh Well, I'd still love to try it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #14 November 17, 2009 The "Transatlantic" challenge.... www.challenge.webtel.mobi/Routes_Statistics.htmlscissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #15 November 17, 2009 Wouldn't a few cross country trips make more sense first.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #16 November 18, 2009 Quote Wouldn't a few cross country trips make more sense first.. that's what he does for training scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #17 November 24, 2009 Quote I wonder why they reported it ffor a second go round? maybe he wa faster?Oh Well, I'd still love to try it! tomorrow is the flight from MOrrocco to Spain scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
