Video: Yves Rossy Does Loops in His JetMan Rig

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Key Takeaways:

  • Yves Rossy, known as "Jetman," first flew with a custom-made, jet-powered wing rig in 2006.
  • He became the first person to perform aerobatics and a loop using this jet-powered wing rig.
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The man you’re watching is 51-year-old Yves Rossy – also called Jetman, for reasons that should be obvious. In 2006, he became the first person to fly with custom-made composite wings on his back powered by four small jet engines. This footage (shot Friday, November 5, 2010) is proof that he’s now the first man to perform aerobatics and loop in the rig.

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