Jetman Yves Rossy
by James Foytlin
Yves Rossy and his Jet Pack made a low key historic flight over the Grand Canyon. The Swiss adventurer, dubbed JetMan, weathered a set back Friday when he had to cancel his flight last minute due to red tape and various safety issues.The FAA only gave Rossy the green light less than an hour before he was scheduled flight Friday.
Despite the setback Rossy did not give up and on Saturday strapped his Jet Pack back on and took to the skies for a five-mile and eight-minute flight. Rossy has in the past rocketed above the English Channel as well as Swiss Alps.
Rossy's custom-built jet suit weighs 120lb with a 79" wing span. It's four engines give it enough thrust to reach average speeds of 125mph .
JetMan Rossy, who flew fighter jets for 17 years in the Swiss Air Force soared 200 feet above the canyon rim reaching speeds of up to 190mph before opening his parachute and landing safely on the canyon floor. .
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