[neverdem]

Axel Koester for The New York Times, left; Perry Trowbridge/AFP
Jeb Corliss, left, is dreaming of flying with just a wing suit, and maybe a prayer. Right, skydivers with wing suits flying over the Florida Keys before releasing their parachutes. Recent innovations could soon make it possible to land without relying on a parachute.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/10/sports/othersports/10flying.html?hp
Copy and paste that url for the regular webpage with a video.

James Bond-style strap-on jet pack flying wing to extend special forces' reach

[bannie]

Are they gonna’ first hollow out their bones so that they can float like a bird?

[DemforBush]

I hope they aren't buying their gear from ACME...

[ThanhPhero]

That’s not flying. It is gliding with a fairly rapid rate of descent.

[Joya]

bookmark for later reading (bmflr)

[Sapper26]

The landing, as one might expect, poses the biggest challenge, and each group has a different approach.

I have to disagree. The landing is guaranteed, walking away may be problematic.

[Malone LaVeigh]

I guess that what they used to say when I was in the Army years ago is still true. The only thing that falls from the sky is bird$#it and idiots.

[wbill]

Great idea, until he goes into the ground like a lawn dart.

That having been said, anyone can accomplish this. But only one time. Hopefully, this guy hasn't reproduced yet so that his next-of-kin can pick up his Darwin Award.

[jetson]

this stuff is awsome.

[LukeL]

I may not hold a degree in physics but I do know enough that man has tried for 100s of years to fly using only their own bodies and have failed miserably. I seem to recall some stock footage of people geting hurt very badly trying these stunts.

[Joya]

Thanks to All for the chuckles.