Sci/Tech Rocketman flies over Alps with jet-pack strapped to his back

[The Helper]

Some people go fishing on their day off. Yves Rossy likes to jump out of a small plane with a pair of jet-powered wings on his back and loop the loop above the Swiss Alps.

The self-built contraption took the former fighter pilot five years to build and perfect - and yesterday he gave it its maiden flight.

Stepping out of an aircraft at 7,500ft, Rossy unfolded the 10ft rigid wings strapped to his back as he plummeted earthwards.

Pictured: Rocketman flies over Alps with jet-pack strapped to his back

Some people go fishing on their day off. Yves Rossy likes to jump out of a small plane with a pair of jet-powered wings on his back and loop the loop above the Swiss Alps. The self-built contraption took the former fighter pilot five years to build and perfect - and yesterday he gave it its...

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[Prometheus]

Fricken A! A for awesome!

 

[Insane!]

i already made one.

 

[Bartuc08]

i want one

 

[sqrage]

Now if only it could take off from the ground.