Name: Fly with the Jetman
Uploaded: 2011-11-15T15:59:54Z
Duration: 14 min 31 s
Description: Strapped to a jet-powered wing, Yves Rossy is the Jetman -- flying free, his body as the rudder, above the Swiss Alps and the Grand Canyon. After a powerful short film shows how it works, Rossy takes the TEDGlobal stage to share the experience and thrill of flying.

Strapped to a jet-powered wing, Yves Rossy is the Jetman -- flying free, his body as the rudder, above the Swiss Alps and the Grand Canyon. After a powerful short film shows how it works, Rossy takes the TEDGlobal stage to share the experience and thrill of flying.

Yves Rossy: Fly with the Jetman

Fly with the Jetman

Strapping a jet-powered wing to his body, one man defies the confines of aircraft, gliding like a bird over majestic landscapes.

With body movements as his rudder, this pioneer reaches speeds of 300 km/h, embodying the dream of human flight with exhilarating freedom.

Envisioning a future where personal flight is accessible to all, he pushes the boundaries of technology and human potential.