Man flies 193 miles in lawn chair


	Man flies 193 miles in lawn chair

padzilla

7-10-2007 2:23 PM

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lawn chair, flight

padzilla says:

Lawn chairs are much more comfortable than flying coach.

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7-10-2007 7:25 PM

ericskiff

Awesome. I'd love to do that!

7-10-2007 7:30 PM

mushmaster25

When he landed "The Chair" he left his video camera on the seat.. which flew off into the sunset.. Someone is going to get it.. lol

7-10-2007 7:44 PM

vampy2

wow brilliant fun

7-10-2007 7:44 PM

skwirlinator

I saw a movie where this was done before. an old movie

7-11-2007 1:13 AM

Couch Kid

THAT IS MY UNCLE RIGHT THERE

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