Home / Photos / Yves “Jetman” Rossy Photos Yves “Jetman” Rossy By May 13, 2011 The Swiss Pilot Takes to American Skies with his Jet-Propelled Wing for the First Time© Alain Ernoult For Rossy’s recent flight over the Grand Canyon, he was lifted to an altitude of 8,000 feet before launching off of the helicopter shown here. Check out the video of his recent flight. © Alain Ernoult According to Breitling, Rossy’s sponsor, the daredevil maintained flight for more than 8 minutes above the canyon. Check out the video of his recent flight. © André Bernet Rossy’s Grand Canyon flight is one of his many astonishing feats, which also include crossing Lake Geneva and the English Channel. Check out the video of his recent flight. More From Photos A Fond Memory: Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo 2023 Gallery: The Evolution of Van's Aircraft Gallery: Tails on Display at Oshkosh Gallery: Wednesday at Oshkosh Photos: <i>FLYING</i> Honors Award Winners at Adventure Party First Look: Supernal's Air Taxi Passenger Cabin