Author of spectacular feats with his Soul Flyers sidekick Fred Fugen in wingsuit or jetman flight (equipped with mini reactors), the “flying man” Vince Reffet died on Tuesday in an accident during training. The 36-year-old was known to have entered a mid-air plane in 2017, but also to have soared from the tallest tower in the world, the Burj Khalifa (828m) in Dubai, by flying next to it. ‘an Emirates A380 or alongside the Patrouille de France in 2016.
« It is with unimaginable sadness that we announce the passing of Jetman pilot Vincent (Vince) Reffet, who passed away this morning, November 17, while training in Dubai.Jetman Dubai spokesman Abdallah ben Habtour told AFP. Vince was a talented athlete, and a much loved and respected member of our team. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and all who knew and worked with him. »
An investigation is underway
The accident, which occurred at the Jetman base in the desert on the outskirts of the city, is currently under investigation, said Abdullah bin Habtour. The exploits of the sportsman, a former member of the French skydiving team and associated for 20 years with Fugen (41), went viral at the start of the year, with a video of him taking off from the ground and taking off at 1,800 meters above sea level, a world first.
To achieve this feat, Vince Reffet was fitted with a carbon fiber wing powered by four mini jet engines. Controlled by the human body, the equipment enables the Jetman to reach speeds of 400 km / h, hover, change direction and perform loops.
Fred Fugen and Vince Reffet. (RedBullContentPool)
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