the constant skeptic

I know it may sound like science fiction, but humans are flying, and once this comes to walmart, blue-collar types can strap on their jetpack and take off to the skies. They will probably be able to even exchange their rocket fuel tanks just like we all exchange our propane tanks for gas grills right now.

So who and what is the harbinger of this brave new world?

Yves ‘Fusionman’ Rossy.
He flies with only a wing at jet propelled speeds over the backdrop of the Swiss alps.

Here is a lengthy (9:00 minutes) video of him being dropped out of a plane and set free to cruise the skies over the alps:

Details of rocket boots:

I want one. Period. Look for it at a Walmart / Target / Shopping Center near you in five years time. Be prepared to sign a lengthy liability agreement as well as taking a lengthy training course to make you certified in rocket powered human flight. So on your drivers license you will have a little rocket sticker embedded to show you are certified.

Ready to take flight?

(see jet-man.com , it is in French, sorry)