Modern-Aviation

With a small budget and big dreams, German Fritz Unger and friends went about building their own jet-powered winged suit dubbed "Skyflash". Inspired by Yves Rossy's "Jetman" wingsuit, Skyflash was intended to go one better by allowing a ground take-off rather than needing to be dropped off from an aircraft.

The 11 foot long wings would allow for a greater surface area to assist the take-off and stable flight. Skyflash was ambitious and had some impressive stats. It was capable of a cruising speed of 78mph and could reach heights of 3,600 metres as well as reach a distance of 62 miles and stay in the air for as much as an hour.