Video Of The Week - Jetman Yves Rossy Flies Alongside World's Largest Passenger Plane

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Photo Credit: Emirates (YouTube screen capture)

A few months ago Yves Rossy and his protégé Vince Reffet became the first humans to fly in a formation using Rossy's world-famous jet propelled wings. Now the adventures have upped the ante with a heart-stopping flight alongside the world's largest commercial airplane - The Airbus A380!

The trip that was carefully orchestrated with the help of United Arab Emirates Airline officials began with Rossy and Reffet being launched from a helicopter at an altitude of 5,500 feet. The two then gracefully "flew' to join the large airplane that was flying over the beautiful city of Dubai at 4,000 feet. The duo conducted flight formations on both sides of the aircraft and then came together on one side before breaking away and flying to safety.

Photo Credit: Emirates (YouTube screen capture)

Though the daredevils make it look easy, controlling the wings with just body movements is not for the faint of heart especially when one is flying so close to a massive aircraft. But thanks to some meticulous planning and Rossy and Reffet's incredible flying skills, the stunt went flawlessly!

Resources: gizmag.com, jetman.com

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  • hiover 8 years
    I have been on an emrites plane in first class plane not to brag but it is the best their are showers on toe plane!
    • Omgover 8 years
      That was amazing
      • Cool dudeover 8 years
        When I grow up I want to be a pilot
        • awesomegirl90over 8 years
          if i had wings i would fly right away!!
          • batman over 8 years
            love how we can fly.
            • name jk troll mover 8 years
              lol
              • nameover 8 years
                lol
                • emmanelt
                  emmaneltover 8 years
                  #THAT WAS AWESOME!
                  • Anthonyover 8 years
                    I would do that but I have a fear of highets
                    • TACOover 8 years
                      COOL BEANS