Update: See ‘JetMan’ Finally Complete Grand Canyon Flight
- Posted on May 11, 2011 at 7:12am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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HUALAPAI INDIAN RESERVATION, Ariz. (AP) — Swiss adventurer Yves Rossy (yeevz RAW’-see) has completed a flight over the Grand Canyon in his custom-built jet suit – his first such flight in the U.S.
Rossy performed the stunt Saturday with little fanfare, before a small group of team members. He was airborne for about eight minutes, soaring 200 feet above the canyon rim on the Hualapai (WAHL’-uh-peye) Reservation.
A planned Friday flight before reporters was cancelled after Rossy determined it would be too challenging without any practice runs. The Federal Aviation Administration had given him the green light less than an hour before the scheduled stunt.
Rossy’s sponsor, Swiss watchmaker Breitling, announced the successful flight Tuesday. Rossy flew up to 190 mph before deploying his parachute and landing on the canyon floor.
The 51-year-old has rocketed over the English Channel and Swiss Alps in his wing suit. He says the U.S. flight is among the most memorable experiences of his life.
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IMaTELLaU
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 6:13pmI would definitley need those NASA diapers.
Report Post »Drum Man
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 3:25pmLooks like an expensive hobby. But awesome!
Report Post »gopman
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 2:51pmHe went like a bat out of a HELLicopter!
Report Post »SoCalConservative88
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 2:12pmWhen can I buy my own?!
Report Post »wedgeii
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 1:56pmFirst of all he’s not flying!! He’s falling with style!! Any hang glider can do the same. Why does this guy keep getting coverage? When he can take off from the ground himself and land without a parachute that will be flying!!!!!!! PLEASE!
Report Post »ED4237
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 12:10pmLooks like fun but not for me.
Report Post »medmanmjl
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 11:50amGERONIMO! oops:(
Report Post »Vickie Dhaene
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 11:43am!!! WOW !!! I got a rush just watching that. That would be such an incredible ride.
Report Post »busdriverrock
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 11:18amthat is cool!! strap that to a navy seal
Report Post »ImaHippyBurning
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 10:49amWay Cool!
Report Post »Nathan-H
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 10:35amGod I love the comments on the Blaze, Halarious.. Real American People. NOT TROLLs…. The best one was attaching that thing to Obama.HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Report Post »Wedge
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 10:16amIm surprised that wing doesnt have 8 engines instead of 4, because this guy has B***s the size of the Grand Canyon, LOL
Report Post »wedgeii
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 2:00pmWhy did you pick that user name?
Report Post »Bob1943
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 8:27amLooks like a lot of fun!!
Report Post »Islesfordian
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 8:14amWe‘ve had jetpacks for 50 years and we still haven’t made them practical. Maybe this will give a boost toward advancing the technology.
Report Post »Ialmostforgot
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 8:04amThis guy is going to catch DRONES!
Report Post »shirtsbyeric
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 8:04amThat’s one way to avoid TSA patdowns.
Report Post »jeff.cooper
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 7:43amA thumbs up???? Thumps up? Really?. Evel Knievel would have spent a week selling to the public on the dangers of the stunt and that he will likely die if he didn’t succeed. On the day of the stunt, he would systematically touch “stuff” on his suit and pack for effect. Next, he would have the helicopter do a few passes through the drop zone to build the anticipation. And finally, Evel would jump, the jet pack would fail, he would crash into the canyon, and then limp away with a fractured clavicle, broken hip, and a multitude of other injuries. Evel was a crazy stuntman who knew how to sell a stunt; Jetman could stand to learn a few things from him.
Report Post »Mannax
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 7:53amI don’t believe this was a stunt as much as a marketing ploy trying to sell potential military to the largest and best military in the world. Think about it, a team of SEALs doing a “HALO” drop 300 miles from their target and flying to the target before they land. This way the helicopters only have to go in and grab them, not go in drop them, loiter while they do their mission then come back and get them again.
Report Post »markhoffman1116
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 7:42amThat was very cool. probably scary as heck though.
Report Post »On The Bayou
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 7:26amCan we hook that thing on Obama and let him fly into Mexico not ever to return????????????
Report Post »glashole
Posted on May 12, 2011 at 12:31amI am in, where can we send the check. Maybe we couold convince O to fly into the new wall. We could call it grafitti.
Report Post »ISeeDanger.com
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 7:26amThere goes the border fence..
http://www.ISeeDanger.com
Report Post »sbleve
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 7:42amNot if the application of Mr. Herman Cain’s solution to the Southern border fiasco is implemented. All combat brigades have individual launch air defense system weapons.
Is this Swiss rocket man on par with Flash Gordon?
Rest his soul Robert Graig Knievel tried this once, different place with drastically different results.
Report Post »sbeejustsaying
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 7:48amThat was funny. Illeagals would put their eye out with that thing.
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 8:00am@ISeedanger:
You mean that Naopletano and Hillary along with Mr Obama have one already set up for Venuzuela bound activity in 2012? For their attempted escape?
Report Post »ishka4me
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 8:01ami am thinking, put this thing on navy seals
Report Post »Professional Infidel
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 8:05amFree for mexicans thru obozo’s, apolitano. “less crossing’s than ever” also Free cost of living increase, for mexicans (only wet backs) they have choice, fr ee school, union job, well fare, food stamps, medicare, plus their lobby in Illinois that wimpy mexican senator. don’t want to remember his nombre. us gringo, pocho, americanos, git to pay forand tolerate
Report Post »Professional Infidel
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 8:20amI‘m surprised the green freeks didn’t complain that he should use rubber bans for his plane. er wing as power source.
Report Post »Cemoto78
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 9:22amHow did he get the special permits to do this? Where were all the tree huggers who always are afraid someone might stir up the dust wrong or cause some lizard to be traumatized, what about ALL the fossil fuels being used for this? Other than that, I need to get one of these so I can go to and from work.
Report Post »Armed Patriot
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 10:27amWow!!!
Report Post »Timbotim
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 2:03pmOK, seriously, where can I sign up to do this? THIS WAS AMAZING!
Report Post »gotta light
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 3:11pmIs he going to use this to sneak illegals in or out of the country? LOL
Hey bud gotta light?
Report Post »Czar Casm
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 4:42pmMaybe this technology will help get us get closer to George Jetson’s type of flying car. It’s 2011! Where’s my damn flying car! ( I did check out the flying car link someone posted earlier. Cool.)
Report Post »Secret Squirrel
Posted on May 12, 2011 at 4:42pm……
Report Post »Is that how Harry Reid got that nasty cut?
He was on the Nevada side trying to catch the guy and take credit for the flight.