Over the summer, Franky Zapata plans to traverse the English Channel on his air scooter.
Hangin' with Franky Zapata Again, But This Time on an Air Scooter
Remember Franky Zapata, the guy who flew that jetpack-thingy over the English Channel back in 2019? Well, he's at it again! This time, he's going for a spin on an Air Scooter, as reported by ICI Nord (formerly France-Bleu) on a recent Friday. Seems like ol' Franky's got another crazy stunt up his sleeve!
It's been half a decade since that heart-stopping flight, and now Zapata is giving it another go. Krystel Zapata, Franky's better half, spills the beans to ICI Nord, saying, "We've cooked up a new mix-breed machine—part electric, part thermal!" This new contraption looks like a mini-helicopter with a small capsule hooked up to eight rotors.
Being the sole flyboy in France with the official permissions to take to the skies, according to ICI Nord, Zapata's aiming to make a beeline for the English coast without needing a pit stop. He's hoping to break some distance and time records with this bad boy! His flyboard used to zip around at more than 200 km/h, all thanks to its five mini-turboreactors.
A Quick Dive into the Hybrid Drive
While the nitty-gritty behind this hybrid technology and the Air Scooter's true capabilities aren't fully revealed in the available sources, it's clear that this new ride is inspired by Zapata's past achievements in Channel-crossing with a jetpack. His upcoming attempt could mark a major milestone for personal air mobility and channel crossing, and it sure looks like Zapata's pushing the envelope on hybrid flight machines—these hybrid machines that blend scooters and helicopters.
Alas, as of now, there ain't no specifics on exact dates, technical specs, or confirmed record attempts in the most recent search results. Fingers crossed, though, eh? We'll be counting down the days till ol' Franky takes off from Sangatte, Pas-de-Calais, at the end of July! Good luck, Franky! Break some records!
Franky Zapata's latest adventure involves a new sports-related activity, as he attempts to navigate an Air Scooter, a hybrid machine similar to a mini-helicopter, inspired by his past sports-analysis and achievements. The new contraption, with eight rotors and a combination of electric and thermal power, could potentially mark a major milestone for sports-analysis, personal air mobility, and channel crossing.
