Yves Rossy | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Swiss |
Known for | First person to fly a jet engine-powered wing |
Aviation career | |
Full name | Yves Rossy |
Air force | Swiss Air Force |
Website | yvesrossy |
Yves Rossy (born 27 August 1959) is a Swiss military-trained pilot and an aviation enthusiast. He is known as the inventor of a series of experimental individual jet packs, the latest using carbon-fiber wings for flight. Often referred to as "Jetman", Rossy has sometimes tested and presented new versions of his jetpacks in high-profile events staged around the world.