French Inventor Flies Across English Channel on Hoverboard

French inventor Franky Zapata successfully flew from France to England on an airborne flyboard, Sunday, August 4. The 40-year-old completed the 35 kilometer journey in under a half hour. This was Zapata's second attempt to cross the English Channel, the first attempt was cut short after Zapata collided with the refueling boat minutes into the flight.