Fifteen years ago, on September 26, 2008, Yves Rossy became the first person to cross the English Channel using a jet-powered wing - a type of jetpack.
September 26, 2023: Fifteen years ago, on September 26, 2008, Yves Rossy became the first person to cross the English Channel using a jet-powered wing — a type of jetpack.
He made the 22-mile-long trip from the skies over France to England in 13 minutes, reaching top speeds of 120 mph during the trip. He began the flight by jumping from a plane at 8,200 feet in the air. Rossy and his team built the Wingjet system that he used for this flight for $190,000. It weighs 120 pounds and has a 7.9-foot wingspan. Its 4 Jetcat P400 engines can propel the pilot to speeds as fast as 189 mph.Scott Rasmussen is founder and president of the Rasmussen Media Group. He is a political analyst, author, public speaker, independent public opinion pollster and columnist for Creators Syndicate. Read Scott Rasmussen's Reports — More Here.
Scott Rasmussen is founder and president of the Rasmussen Media Group. He is a political analyst, author, public speaker, independent public opinion pollster and columnist for Creators Syndicate. Read Scott Rasmussen's Reports — More Here.
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