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Old 05-15-2008, 06:10   #17
Ret10Echo
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OK, So let's put a jet motor on it...

Similar device with a twist. Video is pretty interesting.

Opening looks like it was a lot of fun

R10

48-year-old Swiss man has successfully jumped out of a plane over the Alps using a new improved version of his jet propelled hang-glider.
Yves Rossy has spent five years training for the event and was helped by four jet engines


http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/7402016.stm
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