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# Jet Pack Lake-Jumping
Yves Rossy Safely Performed Two Loops Over Lake Geneva

By manzil | Published 2010-11-08 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yves-rossy
References: [bbc](http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-11702892) & [jalopnik](http://jalopnik.com/5683299/rocket-man-breaks-multi)

Yves Rossy, also known as the Rocket Man, has successfully performed his daredevil flying stunt over the lake Geneva on Friday last week. The Swiss pilot became the first person to fly with a jet engine powered, self-built wing attached to him.

Yves Rossy achieved his feat by jumping off a hot air balloon at 7,800 feet high and successfully completed two loops at 200mph. His jet wings had four jet turbines and can be steered with body movements.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.3/10
- Popularity: 63% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Jet Pack Technology:** The successful jet pack lake-jumping stunt by Yves Rossy highlights the potential for advancements in jet pack technology.
- **Personal Flight:** Yves Rossy's self-built jet wings demonstrate the growing interest in personal flight and the potential for disruptive innovation in this space.
- **Extreme Sports Innovation:** The daring and successful stunt by Yves Rossy suggests the need for innovation in extreme sports equipment and experiences.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Aviation:** The development and improvement of jet pack technology creates opportunities for disruption in the aviation industry.
- **Consumer Electronics:** The interest in personal flight showcased by Yves Rossy's jet wings opens up innovation opportunities in consumer electronics for flight-related devices.
- **Outdoor Recreation:** Yves Rossy's extreme sports innovation calls for disruptive advancements in the outdoor recreation industry to create thrilling experiences for adrenaline seekers.

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