Good luck Jet Man! [Archive] - Motorsport Forums

Dave B

26th September 2008, 08:10

Fingers crossed for good weather over the English Channel today, as Jet Man makes his attempt to cross the water powered only by a jet pack. If you've seen any of the footage I'm sure you'll agree it looks awesome and that if you're honest you'd love a go!

It's live on National Geographic at midday (UK time) and available to watch on their website:
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/09/080925-jet-man.html?source=rss

190kph in a jetpack! The guy's already a legend! :eek:

26th September 2008, 08:34

Dave, has the flight been delayed? Nat Geo site is a bit confusing re times. It says Fri 8P et/pt and Sat 4P. Can you check and let me know CET maybe, and I can work it out from there.

Daniel

26th September 2008, 11:16

Thanks for reminded me. I've used Sky's lovely Anytime service on my phone and set it to record :cheese:

Good luck :up: I doubt he'll be reading our forums but I thought I'd wish him luck anyway :p

Storm

26th September 2008, 12:12

Yeah saw the jet man photo in the newspaper the other day...good luck!

Few months ago read about a French guy who was planning to drop down from a hot air balloon way up (40,000 feet or something, can't remember) for the highest free-fall record but haven't read any news on it after that...That one is the real crazy one!

MrJan

26th September 2008, 12:22

Bit windy for him, is it blowing in the right direction to help or hinder?

Dave B

26th September 2008, 13:52

Thanks for reminded me. I've used Sky's lovely Anytime service on my phone and set it to record :cheese:

Start from about 40 minutes in if you don't want all the guff. :)

BDunnell

26th September 2008, 14:09

And he's done it! Fantastic stuff.

Daniel

26th September 2008, 14:27

Cool. Maybe i'm weird but it's good to see someone doing something genuinely dangerous and getting coverage rather than someone doing a David Blane.

Dave B

26th September 2008, 14:30

Utterly brilliant.

I WANT ONE! :D

MrJan

26th September 2008, 14:44

Utterly brilliant.

I WANT ONE! :D

Hey!!! Get in line pal :p :

veeten

26th September 2008, 17:27

I originally said that back in May... :D

http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=127045

Hazell B

26th September 2008, 18:07

I WANT ONE! :D

Good, 'cos we ordered one for your birthday.
It's pink.

Seriously, the man's a loony :up: