Franz Reichelt's final flight
Uploaded on Dec 05, 2008 / 13785 views / 41069 impressions / 9 comments
Description
Franz Reichelt's first and only test of his overcoat/parachute, optimistically from the Eiffel Tower.
As near as I can figure, the french translates as:
"As if he had sensed the horrible fate that awaited, the unfortunate inventor hesitated...
Franz Reichelt's first and only test of his overcoat/parachute, optimistically from the Eiffel Tower.
As near as I can figure, the french translates as:
"As if he had sensed the horrible fate that awaited, the unfortunate inventor hesitated extensively before launching out into the void."
9 comments
2. hyperdad 0:34
Preflight by ground crew is complete.
3. hyperdad 0:50
Cameraman optimistically positions Reichelt at the far right of the frame.
4. hyperdad 1:04
He knows this is a bad idea.
5. hyperdad 1:19
Nooooooooooo!
6. hyperdad 1:32
That's just cold.
7. gross2010
nice video!
8. download4fun
nice video
9. Heinrich
As an inventor he sucked ..brave feller though !
1. hyperdad 0:24
You're standing on a chair which is on a table, and this still seems like a good idea?