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Franky Zapata plunged into the water shortly after launching his record. (Photo: AFP)

Flying Frenchman falls in sea attempting 'flyboard' channel crossing

Zapata, a former jet-skiing champion, aimed to soar above the Channel 'like a bird' in the crossing from northern France...

25 July 2019 8:44 AM

Franky Zapata, in an ambitious crossing he sees as following in the footsteps of the aviation pioneers.

Flying Frenchman attempts pioneering Channel 'flyboard' crossing

In a tribute to past aviation heroes, the 40-year-old has picked the day that marks 110 years since pioneer Louis...

25 July 2019 8:42 AM

Franky Zapata set off on his Flyboard from Sangatte on the northern coast of France for the 20-minute trip to St. Margarets Bay in Dover, on Englands south coast. (Photo: AFP/ video screengrab)

Watch: French inventor crosses English Channel in 22 minutes on a...

Reaching a speed of up to 106 miles per hour during the 22-mile trip.

5 Aug 2019 8:33 AM