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Old 05-14-2008, 03:11 PM   #1
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Here's one for your 'Bucket List'

Swiss man soars above Alps with jet-powered wing

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"I've had many 'whoops' moments," he said.
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Old 05-14-2008, 04:45 PM   #3
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I'm just jealous. Beats hang gliding!
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Old 05-14-2008, 04:55 PM   #4
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I prefer the thunderpack:

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Old 05-14-2008, 04:58 PM   #5
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I prefer the thunderpack:
Too low and too slow...
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Old 05-14-2008, 04:59 PM   #6
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Ya but you can pretend your James Bond in the thunder pack.
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Old 05-14-2008, 08:29 PM   #7
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The "Iron Man" movie's special-effects guys had a lot of fun with testing v1.0 of his boot jets...

If you're a classic-car collector, though, you'll probably wince at some of the footage. But just tell yourself that it's all CGI & plywood...
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Ya that movie was pretty good. Cant wait for the sequel.
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I'd need a bucket to hang around my neck to protect the people on the ground.
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I'd need a bucket to hang around my neck to protect the people on the ground.
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Well, I was trying to be polite. ...
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