Video: Yves Rossy Does Loops in His JetMan Rig

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Friday, November 05, 2010 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Yves Rossy, known as "Jetman," is a 51-year-old pioneer who flies with custom-made composite wings powered by four small jet engines.
He achieved the world's first flight with such a rig in 2006.
As of November 2010, Rossy further became the first person to successfully perform aerobatics and loops while flying with his jet-powered wings.

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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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