The latest feat by jetman Yves Rossy, whose carbon kevlar wing is emblazoned with the Breitling logo, was to fly in close formation with the Breitling Douglas DC‐3 vintage aircraft over Lake Lucerne, giving the privileged passengers aboard the unique experience to see the world’s first jet powered man in full flight.

Yves Rossy flying in formation with the Breitling DC-3

Rossy took the more modern Eagle AS 350 helicopter to reach his launched altitude of 6000 feet as the 1940S DC-3 took a holding position above Lake Lucerne. After falling backwards from the helicopter and stabilising his wing, Rossy then engaged his four jet engines to reach a speed of 205 km/h at an altitude of 4500 feet to join the DC-3, steering using only his shoulders, body and legs.

After the seven-minute flight, Rossy parachuted safely back to Buochs airport. Aviation pioneer Yves Rossy continually pushes the boundaries of personal flight, and this latest feat adds to the impressive list of Jetman accomplishments including: Flying over Rio de Janeiro, Grand Canyon West and the English Channel and flying in formation with the Breitling Jet Team and Breitling Wingwalkers.