Swiss adventurer and former fighter pilot Yves "Jetman" Rossy completed an 8 minute flight over the Grand Canyon on Saturday - his first flight in the United States with his custom jet-powered carbon wing. Yves flew more than 195 feet (60 meters) above the canyon and reached speeds of up to 190 mph (305 km/h).
One of Rossy's biggest hurdles for the canyon flight was receiving certification; in the end, the FAA classified the pilot and wing as an aircraft... and even gave him a registration number. How cool is that?!
The 51-year-old's previous achievements in his jet-powered wing include a trip across the English Channel and flight over Lake Geneva in Switzerland. He says the U.S. flight is among the most memorable experiences of his life.
Swiss adventurer and former fighter pilot Yves "Jetman" Rossy completed an 8 minute flight over the Grand Canyon on Saturday - his first flight in the United States with his custom jet-powered carbon wing. Yves flew more than 195 feet (60 meters) above the canyon and reached speeds of up to 190 mph (305 km/h).
One of Rossy's biggest hurdles for the canyon flight was receiving certification; in the end, the FAA classified the pilot and wing as an aircraft... and even gave him a registration number. How cool is that?!
The 51-year-old's previous achievements in his jet-powered wing include a trip across the English Channel and flight over Lake Geneva in Switzerland. He says the U.S. flight is among the most memorable experiences of his life.
