Jet-powered Rocket Man loops down at 200mph from a hot air balloon

Yves Rossy, a Swiss pilot, inventor and aviation enthusiast, was the first person to fly a jet engine-powered wing strapped to his back, and now stretching his daredevil attitude further, the Rocket Man (as they call him) jumped off a hot air balloon in Switzerland to carry out two full loops at approximately 200mph with only a custom built jet wing attached to him. Rossy jumped off a hot air balloon 7800 feet in the air over Lake Geneva wearing a 121 lbs wing suit that relies on Rossy's body movements for steering. Previously, Rossy has flown across the English Channel and the Swiss Alps with only the custom built jet pack, and are you guessing Rossy’s next adventure? Check BBC for the video.

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Via: Jalopnik