The inventor has crossed the English Channel on Flyboard Air

The inventor of Franky Zapata successfully crossed the English Channel on its "flying board» Flyboard Air, using the jet thrust. He took off from the French town of Sangatte, and landed at Dover in English, having made a stop half way to refuel. All the way it took him 22 minutes.

This is the first successful attempt to cross the channel in such a vehicle. In July, the inventor has tried to realize our plans, but it has failed - because of the strong waves Zapata fell into the water for refueling.

At this same time the entire path length of 36 kilometers it has passed without incident. He not only proved the prospects Flyboard Air, but also broke a personal record, has a top speed 202 km / h.

The device is equipped with four Flyboard Air operated turbojets. By varying the angle of inclination pilot can move freely in space, and adjusting the power level of - varying speed. All systems are "flying boards" are controlled by a special computer responsible for stabilization.

Earlier on Flyboard Air Zapata participated in the military parade during celebrations of Bastille Day in France. He was up in arms flew over the formation of soldiers and equipment, which was a kind of demonstration of the interest of the defense industry in technology inventor.