Man crosses English Channel with helium balloons

[maco]

LONDON — In a goofy yet mesmerizing stunt, an American adventurer crossed the English Channel on Friday carried by a bundle of helium balloons, ending a quiet and serene flight by touching down in a French cabbage patch.

His equipment list didn't stop at balloons and a chair, but included an aircraft transponder, oxygen system, aircraft radios, emergency locator beacon, in-flight satellite tracking and a radio tracker.


http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/arti...AD9FVSBNG0


http://gnews.com/science/Daredevil-Cross...15192.html

[lafinfil]

He was interviewed earlier this week on PRI's "The Story"

[mrbigstuff]

that is a smile-inducing story.

his reason for making the trek should be sufficient justification for anyone:

"Didn't you have this dream, grabbing on to a bunch of toy balloons and floating off? I think it's something that's shared across cultures and across borders — just this wonderful fantasy of grabbing on to toy balloons and floating into open space."

[jardster]

He brought all of that junk with him. I'd bring a parachute!

[$tevie]

[RAMd®d]

LOVED that movie!