Yves "Jetman" Rossy Becomes First Person To Do A Loopty-Loop With Rocket Pack On

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In his latest endeavour the 51-year-old airline pilot was taken to an altitude of 2,400m by a hot air balloon before jumping out and firing up his jet-pack. He then flew for a few minutes to stabilise his wings, before flying two aerial loops and parachuting back to Earth 18 minutes later... A statement on the Jetman.com website added: "This flight has been achieved with Yves Rossy's new wing, smaller (2 meters instead of 2.5 meters) and without unfoldable parts. "This new prototype, designed by Yves and the RUAG Company, possesses a better aerodynamic profile and more stability.

Pretty cool stuff - just needs an ironman suit now! :cool:
 
I want a go on that thing so badly. I'd probably die in a massive fireball but still...it'd be so worth it.
 
At what point does it stop becoming a rocket pack and start becoming a small aeroplane strapped to you back?

Pretty cool none the less.
 
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