Franky Zapata (C) stands on his jet-powered "flyboard" as he takes off from Sangatte, northern France, attempting to fly across the 35-kilometre Channel crossing in 20 minutes, while keeping an average speed of 140 kilometres an hour at a height of 15-20 metres above the sea on July 25, 2019. AFP / Denis Charlet
Franky Zapata stands on his jet-powered "flyboard" as he takes off from Sangatte, northern France. AFP
Franky Zapata prepares for take-off in Sangatte, Northern France. AP
Franky Zapata stands on his jet-powered "flyboard" as he takes off from Sangatte, northern France. AFP
Franky Zapata (C) stands on his jet-powered "flyboard" as he takes off from Sangatte, northern France, attempting to fly across the 35-kilometre Channel crossing in 20 minutes, while keeping an average speed of 140 kilometres an hour at a height of 15-20 metres above the sea on July 25, 2019. AFP / Denis Charlet
Franky Zapata stands on his jet-powered "flyboard" as he takes off from Sangatte, northern France. AFP
Franky Zapata prepares for take-off in Sangatte, Northern France. AP
Franky Zapata stands on his jet-powered "flyboard" as he takes off from Sangatte, northern France. AFP
Franky Zapata (C) stands on his jet-powered "flyboard" as he takes off from Sangatte, northern France, attempting to fly across the 35-kilometre Channel crossing in 20 minutes, while keeping an average speed of 140 kilometres an hour at a height of 15-20 metres above the sea on July 25, 2019. AFP / Denis Charlet