Yves Rossy, also known as "Fusionman", has made a 22-mile flight across the English Channel in a single jet-propelled wing. The stunt was initially supposed to take place on Thursday, September 24, 2008, but Rossy had to postpone due foggy weather.BBC News: Pilot Postpones Jetpack Adventure (September 25, 2008)
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Yves Rossy aka Fusionman
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Postponed the attempt to fly across the English Channel twiceBBC News: Pilot Postpones Jetpack Adventure (September 25, 2008)
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Took about 10 minutes to complete the trip
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The English Channel trip was televised
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Wears a heat-resistant suit
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Rossy's jet-wing will be equipped with a camera, images will be relayed onlineInternational Herald Tribune: Swiss Pilot Cancels Plans to Rocket... (September 25, 2008)
