Eye To Eye - Jetman flies in formation with the Breitling DC-3 and its passengers!

Reminiscent of the famous superman scene, Yves "Jetman" Rossy has flown in close formation with the Breitling Douglas DC-3 vintage aircraft, giving the passengers onboard the unique experience to see the world's first jet powered man in full flight.

As the guests boarded the 1940's, twin propeller aircraft and took to their seats; Yves Rossy prepared his rigid carbon Kevlar wing equipped with 4 Jet engines and positioned himself on the skid of an Eagle AS 350 helicopter. The DC-3 took a holding position above Lake Lucerne, at the heart of Switzerland, as Yves climbed to 6000 feet. Yves began his fall backwards from the helicopter, stabilized the wing and engaged all four engines to full throttle reaching a speed of 205 km/h and an altitude of 4500 feet before he joined the DC-3 using just his shoulders, body and legs to steer.

The flight lasted 7 minutes, before the Jetwing exhausted its fuel supply and Yves pulled his parachutes to land safely back at Buochs airport.

Aviation pioneer, Yves Rossy continually pushes the boundaries of personal flight, and this latest feat adds to the impressive list of Jetman accomplishments including: Flying over Rio de Janeiro, Grand Canyon West and the English Channel and flying in formation with the Breitling Jet Team and Breitling Wingwalkers.

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More info and photos of the event on http://www.jetman.com

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[HeroicHereticsHH3]

Oh god, shut up. It's innovative. Breitling is a sponsor. It was made with Jet Cat turbines for RC aircraft, which he built the device himself as a hobby in 2006. Stop blabbing about stuff that is 100% irrelevant to the video.

[HappyJacksChannel]

Amazing, but I'm surprised they didn't tattoo BREITLING to the guy's forehead as well :P

[ALANALAN2000UK]

Pure thrill seekers heaven. When can I die and go there

[Juan Carlos]

You remember me to Ace McCloud from Centurions =)

[kakemboluide]

Troll? or formerly disturbed child?...

[SteezyPotato]

I like to think jetman says his name like DUFF-MAN!

[dulcimer emiru]

生身の体でジェット機とランデヴーなんて、ホントに凄いですね。

私はスピードが速い乗り物はあまり得意ではないのですが、このチ­ャレンジ精神と実行力にはいつも驚かされ、感動します。

これからもお体気を付けて、素晴らしいフライトを☆

[anzin74]

Don't forget those banners dragged behind aircraft with a gigantic 'BREITLING' on it.

[josoverthehill]

Kind of cool, but I'd hate to see anything go wrong with this jet pack and he runs into the prop plane, potentially killing all aboard. Tragic possibility for a little egotistical joy ride.

[Hasni Zaini]

very nice . .. . :)

[Flo5440]

now say one more time humans cant fly without a plane or helicopter