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Jetman Flies with the Venerated DC-3

Jetman flying with the DC-3
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Key Takeaways:

  • Yves Rossy, known as "Jetman," recently performed a daring feat by flying his jet-powered wing alongside a vintage 1940s DC-3 aircraft over Switzerland.
  • Launching from a helicopter, Rossy flew in close formation with the DC-3 at 4,500 feet for 7 minutes, reaching speeds above 125 mph using his four jet engines.
  • This latest exploit adds to Jetman's extensive record of aviation achievements, which include flying over the Grand Canyon, the English Channel, and in formation with other jet teams.
  • Rossy's jet-powered wing is the result of continuous development since 2005, and he is currently working on a smaller prototype for ground take-off.
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Famed Swiss pilot Yves Rossy, aka “Jetman,” once again grabbed the attention of aviation enthusiasts and daredevil admirers alike last week when he used his jet-powered wing to fly alongside a 1940’s DC-3 over the heartland of Switzerland.

Passengers aboard the much-revered vintage aircraft got a front-row seat view of the feat as they watched the 51-year-old former Air Force pilot fly in close formation beside them at 4,500 feet.

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