JET Flight - the story

This is a short film, showing what all was happening behind the scenes of the JET flight project. From the designing flaws to final success. This is a story about the hang gliding JET flight

[Thezuule]

It's incredible how much thrust such a small jet can produce.

[daryljohnson]

The fulfillment of many children’s dreams. The Soca River Valley and Slovenia in general are a fairyland, one of the most beautiful places.

[bigsidable]

I just love his simplicity of endeavor. Totally awe inspiring. You have pushed man flight to another level. Thank for your bravery, courage and just fucking do it attitude.

[skootr]

Excellent camera work and super interesting craft.

[jcastanza]

Wow that must be so fun. I feel like the sheer loudness of the engine would take away from some of the enjoyment, but then when I see the low flying above the river I get it. Just wow!

[battyjoe]

WoW makes me miss my days of hangliding. Awesome project, well done!

[stewartbond]

Great to see Jet powered hang gliding revived once again...this was also done by Flylight years ago using the Doodlebug powered harness and performed in the display circuit in the UK and France.

[Renato.Stiefenhofer.driver]

Welcome to our jet pilots family. Great machine! Congratulations to the team.
Greets from the Boeing 747-8 jet cockpit. I started my flying on hang gliders in Switzerland, back in 1981... ✈

[TerrellMethvin]

The humility in Matjaz voice is so inspiring. I have been working on what humility is. I know this, it is not weakness. In Matjaz we see strength, wisdom and humility. Just Beautiful. Gods Speed friend.

[kyleoglee]

So happy I found this. I absolutely loved the original production. Thank you for the behind the scenes. Excellent skills sir...much respect!

[andrewhollidge]

Matjes you legend you are nearly at my crazy level hope to see you at the next hang gliding comp !

[jmsterdam]

From idea, via improvements to final product. Inspiring!

[Showmetheevidence-]

2:30...I love it - such a simple idea and philosophy which ended in a mega rad project.

[ericoschmitt]

Watching again 3 years later, amazed again.

[pauldavidson]

That guy fly fishing wouldn't have been expecting to be buzzed by a jet powered Hang glider ! beautiful river and scenery .

[kiwiinbrazil]

never thought I would see anything like that, , , , amazing

[anthonyball]

You ARE a jet pilot, 100%.
That was a very safe approach to building an awesome flying machine, a jet.

[bigsidable]

THAT IS WHAT YOU CALL. FOLLOWING YOUR PASSION. A MAN WITH A VISION. SHALL NOT PERISH. BUT LIVE FOREVER.

[computerbob]

That's cool! Next project maybe? Launch from mountain, then near the bottom - light up the engine and go back to the launch point!

[stewedapple]

Great for taking off from a flat area, getting altitude and then shutting the engine down. Perhaps the same could be done with a ducted fan, with just enough battery to get up to height with a little in reserve.
My biggest fears from the jet engine would be a fire starting under the engine and the engine stopping for some reason.
I have a feeling your powered hang glider will become a common thing in the future.