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Jetman’s flight over Mt Fuji

, November 7, 2013

Yves ‘Jetman’ Rossy has completed his first flight in Asia choosing the iconic Mount Fuji, Japan as a symbolic backdrop for this milestone flight supported by Breitling, a watch brand synonymous with aviation.

Flying above the famous snow-capped peak, at up to 300km/h looping and rolling with his jet powered carbon-kevlar wing, Rossy enjoyed a unique perspective of the famous landmark most people only see from the ground, or simply from TV and photos.

Rossy said: “Flying here for me is a dream; it is such a contrast flying free with just a wing on my back, compared to being enclosed in a cockpit as an airline pilot. It is hard to describe the emotions and feeling of having an opportunity like this, it’s spiritual, and it is immense.

“I am the lucky guy who gets to do this, but I hope I can motivate the next generation of forward thinkers to of something different, to strive and achieve their goals, even if it seems impossible.”

Following the recent tour of the Breitling Jet Team in Japan, Breitling supported the outstanding achievement, which is part of activities marking the 150thanniversary of diplomatic relationships between Switzerland and Japan. – TradeArabia News Service




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