Could this be the future of air travel? Yves Rossy definitely thinks so. Rossy, a former fighter pilot, took five years to perfect his flying contraption. All his hard work pays off during his maiden flight on May 15, 2008. He zooms and spins in the sky and over the Swiss-effin-alps like there’s no tomorrow. *Kinda* reminds me of a certain character in Toy Story, but to hell with that. He’s way cooler. What I would give to be in his shoes, or wings, right now.
Video after the jump.
Update:
On Septebmer 26, 2008, Yves Rossy traveled 22 miles across the English Channel on his homemade jet wing, tracing the route that Frenchman Louis Bleriot followed in 1909 when he became the first man to cross the channel on an airplane. The trip took a mere 13 minutes, but Rossy’s daring feat will likely be remembered throughout history as the most badass. Ever.
Here’s a video of his amazing accomplishment:
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May 17th, 2008 at 11:44 am
i’ll wait until antigravity skateboards become available.
May 18th, 2008 at 3:09 pm
this is one of the best ways to commit suicide…
May 30th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
Hmm… it might help me to get to work on time.
September 12th, 2008 at 5:59 pm
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September 26th, 2008 at 1:10 pm
It would be much funnier if he had landing gear.
September 26th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
landing with a parachute sucks
September 26th, 2008 at 1:23 pm
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September 26th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
Hey look! Buzz Lightyear!
September 26th, 2008 at 2:11 pm
to infinity…and beyond!!!!!!!!
September 27th, 2008 at 6:05 am
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September 27th, 2008 at 9:44 pm
way to go man !!! iron man eat your hearts out!