I’m not really sure what to call these other than AWESOME! Apparently some Swiss aviator has developed a set of jet powered wings because jumping out of a plane with a parachute was just too boring.
It’s hard to say exactly how fast he’s traveling, but considering that he’s traveling at the same speed as the airplanes he’s flying with I’m going to guess that it’s at least 150-200 MPH.
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Swiss Air Force – Push The Limit
Another post courtesy of Jimbo… This time take a ride along with the Swiss Air Force as they fly over some stunning scenery at what appears to be close to Mach 1 speeds.
I’m no expert but they kind of look like trainer planes especially since they don’t appear to be armed. But I’m sure...
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It shows some info at the end of the video. It says the speed was between 120-300 Kilometers/hour (75-185 mph).
Man, that is so awesome!
that’s like driving a race bike in mid air without traffic =0) amazing!
DUDE!!!! That is so freaking cool! Oh man, if only my Uncle Pat were alive to see this – he always wanted to fly! And I always have dreams that I’m flying – it’s so easy, I just ‘step up’ off the floor and start coasting wherever I want to go! It’s so cool! Ha!
OMGWTFBBQ!?!!?!?!?!?!??!?!!!?!!!!!!
That… is… AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!