>   Hello All,
>
> Just saw the "Rocket Man" performance at the Rose Parade. Vance was
> involved with this project, it was talked about at his Remembrance. The
> performance is about 1 hour into the parade, I think it is worth seeing> the replay. Paul you may want to put it on the site.
>
> Steve


about Rocket-man, you may want to look at this web site:
http://www.jet-man.com/

Sorry, this swissman speaks only french on his web-site. However, the videos
are international, and VERY impressive !

Rgds and happy new year 2007

Ph Chenevier
In France

Looks interesting but it requires a plug in that is not available
for my Thunderbird browser. He should use the same video format
as Utube.

Is it powered by a model turbo jet engine or does he just jump
out of airplanes and glide around?

Paul Lamar

It is powered by 4 small model jet engines. Currently he jumps from
a plane, he plans to get it set up [figured out??] to take off from
the ground. The wing has folding tips which he unfolds once he's left
the plane [not sure how.. hydraulics??] he then starts the engines
and off he goes.. [all interpreted from his sight and video
commentary] His next design is supposed to be fully aerobatic..
we'll see.. if'in he don't kill h'self first..

Jarrett




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