Franky Zapata, the inventor of the Flyboard Air, successfully flew 22 miles on his jet-powered hover board to cross the English Channel. The hoverboard device uses 4 gas turbine engines and computer stabilization. It can reach speeds up to 100 mph and altitudes up to 10,000 feet. The feat is a first for humanity. (Link)
French Inventor Crosses the English Channel on a Jet-Powered Hoverboard
Image Credit: Zapata
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