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The Swiss pilot they call 'Jetman', Yves Rossy, has performed his latest death defying stunt in his custom-built jet suit flying over the Swiss Alps.
The adventurer's latest feat involved flying in formation with two L-39C Albatross jets over the famous mountain range.
The 'Jetman' once flew fighter jets for the Swiss air force. His custom-built jet suit weighs almost 55 kilos, has a wing span of two metres, and four engines which can exceed speeds of 200km/h.
After 10 years of development and more than 15 prototypes, Rossy used a wing he'd created with four model jet engines to fly for five minutes and 40 seconds. He carried only an altimeter and a tiny throttle control.
In May 2008, the 52-year-old made his first official flight over the Swiss Alps in front of the media.
Rossy crossed the English Channel in September 2008 by air and the event was broadcast live to 165 countries. It took him 13 minutes.
Since then, Rossy has flown alongside two Boeing Stearman biplanes carrying the Breitling Wingwalkers, circled a hot-air balloon and hurtled over the Grand Canyon.

music : pogomix.net

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[xeonic2]

What is the top speed that you achieved?

[projet19]

@xeonic2 the wings allowing Yves Rossy to reach speeds of up to 186 mph (299 kph)

[1tzp0w3r]

That looks pretty amazing. Great job on this music video too.

[projet19]

@1tzp0w3r thank you for your comment. I also think that the music of Pogo magnifies this event.

[transporter727]

WTF ??!

[Grammelin30]

Trop Maladeeeeee..j veux l'faire j veux l'faire...Bravo Mr Rossy ! :)

[Grammelin30]

Trop Maladeeeeee..j veux l'faire j veux l'faire

[TheXexxo]

simply wonderful