Kitesurfer Jumps Over A Flying Plane! (world first)🛩️

Summary

In this thrilling world-first, a kite surfer attempts to jump over an airplane, defying all odds. With meticulous planning, the team works to align the perfect conditions, including the plane's slow flight and ideal waves for takeoff. The challenge requires precise timing and an expert pilot to ensure success. Despite a few nerve-wracking attempts, everything finally comes together, and the kite surfer soars over the plane in an exhilarating jump, marking a groundbreaking moment in kitesurfing history.

Takeaways

• 😀 Lasse is attempting a world-first kitesurfing stunt: jumping over an airplane.
• 😀 The key to success is ensuring perfect alignment of timing, wind, and wave conditions.
• 😀 Lasse has experience jumping over various objects, but jumping over an airplane is unprecedented.
• 😀 The plane must fly as slow as possible for the jump to work, requiring careful piloting skills.
• 😀 The airplane’s massive wing and flaps are designed to help it fly slowly, making the stunt feasible.
• 😀 Lasse needs to spot the right waves (kickers) that will provide the necessary height for the jump.
• 😀 The test runs reveal that precision is critical, as the distance between Lasse and the plane must be just right.
• 😀 If Lasse goes too fast or too slow, the jump won’t succeed and may result in a collision.
• 😀 Timing must be spot-on to ensure that Lasse clears the plane without any risk of collision.
• 😀 After several attempts, Lasse finally manages to jump directly over the plane, achieving the world's first kitesurfing jump over an airplane.

Q & A

What makes this stunt a world-first achievement?

The stunt is a world-first because it involves a kite surfer, Lasse, jumping over an airplane while it is flying, something that has never been done before.

What role does the airplane play in the stunt?

The airplane, piloted by Luke, needs to fly at an incredibly slow speed with precise positioning to allow Lasse to jump over it safely.

Why is the timing crucial for the success of the stunt?

The timing is crucial because Lasse needs to jump at the exact moment when the plane is in the right position and the perfect wave, or kicker, is building up for takeoff.

How does Lasse rely on the wave (kicker) in the stunt?

Lasse relies on the wave to act as a ramp that will launch him high enough to clear the airplane. The wave's height and timing must be perfectly aligned for the jump.

What challenges do Lasse and Luke face while trying to line up for the jump?

The challenges include unpredictable wave conditions, finding the right wave, timing the jump correctly, and ensuring the airplane is flying at the correct speed and height to avoid a collision.

How does the airplane's design contribute to the stunt's success?

The airplane’s design, particularly its large wing and massive flaps, allows it to fly at an incredibly slow speed, which is essential for the stunt to work.

What makes Luke an ideal pilot for this stunt?

Luke is an experienced and skilled pilot with exceptional precision. He has the ability to fly the airplane at a very slow and controlled speed, which is critical for Lasse’s jump to be safe and successful.

What happens when the timing or positioning isn't perfect during an attempt?

If the timing or positioning isn't perfect, the jump either doesn't align with the plane, or Lasse may end up jumping too soon or too late, risking a failed attempt or a collision.

Why do Lasse and Luke decide to abort some attempts?

Lasse and Luke abort some attempts because the wave conditions or the plane's position aren't optimal for the jump. Safety and perfect timing are essential, so they prefer to wait for the right moment rather than risking a collision.

How do Lasse and Luke eventually succeed in the jump?

After several tries, Lasse and Luke finally find the perfect wave and plane positioning. Lasse jumps at the right moment, and with the wave providing the necessary height, he successfully clears the airplane.