Yves Rossy

Yves Rossy
Born (1959-08-27) 27 August 1959 (age 65)
NationalitySwiss
Known forFirst person to fly a jet engine-powered wing
Aviation career
Full nameYves Rossy
Air forceSwiss Air Force
Websiteyvesrossy.com

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.