> 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 ...No rotor no motor.

The Rocket Man at the Rose Parade was based on the old Bell hydrogen
peroxide design. Vance was involved/directed  the current update of that
design. As mentioned the owner of the project/product gave a description
and had a video of the project at EAA. Maybe someone has a link to his

site.

Steve Reed

He is powered by two RC jet engines, and speeds up to 200 KM/h, with a 6
minutes autonomy.

The video shows a jump from a pilatus Porter, then the pilatus flying
formation with the jet-man, then opens parachute and land.



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