JETMAN TO FLY FROM AFRICA TO EUROPE

13 Nov 2009

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Jetman Yves Rossy

SWISS pilot Yves Rossy - the JetMan - is to attempt to fly from Morocco across the Straits of Gibraltar to Spain later this month.

The attempt is called The Webtel.mobi Intercontinental Challenge, after its mobile phone sponsor. Rossy will be flying his special wing suit powered by four mini jet engines which produce a total of 88kg thrust.

The Challenge will be followed by an air fleet of helicopters and aircraft, which will film the event and provide live television footage which will be screened on Webtel.mobi's Challenge website.

The event is scheduled for 25 November 2009, with a rehearsal the day before. Some interesting figures for the Jet Wing: launch speed 62mph, cruise 130mph, climb speed 110mph, launch height 6500ft, fuel burn 0.78 litres/hr, fuel capacity 30 litres, flight time 13 minutes, flight distance 23 miles.

W: www.challenge.webtel.mobi

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