No parachute, but he's got a knife!

[Hashy]

I'm surprised they let him bring a knife into Old Blighty. The Brits seem to be in a panic over sharp stuff recently.

Remind me to trim my toenails!

 

[Notebook]

Got halfway, and had to turn back.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/kent/7640310.stm
N.

 

[Belisarius]

Further news details of our intepid adventurer's brave failure

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/new...in-pedal-powered-airship-ends-in-failure.html

 

[Notebook]

He said: "The success is not with me but I have had so much fun. My legs are a little bit burnt and I'm sure tomorrow I will be feeling a little sad but I'll have a few beers.

With an attitude like that, He's bound to succeed.

N.

 

[Belisarius]

Unfortunately he's totally broke and in debt, having financed all this lunacy himself. Unlike Yves "Fusionman" Rossy, who has an exclusive contract with Natnl Geo, Rousson had no financial backing and is unlikely to receive any now.
So, despite my admiration for his undaunted spirit, you have to conclude his chances of success are slim.

 

[Andy44]

He needs to find a fat sponser whose logo he can paint over the side of his vehicle next time.

 

[Belisarius]

He needs to find a fat sponser whose logo he can paint over the side of his vehicle next time.

Don't we all?

 

[Star explorer]

In case of emergency JUMP FRENCHY JUMP!!!!!!!! and keep your legs strait when you hit the water. Have a nice day

 

[Notebook]

In case of emergency JUMP FRENCHY JUMP!!!!!!!! and keep your legs strait when you hit the water. Have a nice day

I'm not sure what that means, but it sounds like good advice; as a non swimmer.

N.