Swiss pilot reschedules channel-crossing event

Yves Rossy of Switzerland speaks at a press conference after his jet powered solo flight across the English Channel was postponed in Dover, England, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008. Adventurer Yves Rossy canceled plans Thursday to cross the English Channel strapped to a homemade jet-propelled wing after clouds rolled in over the cliffs of Dover and hampered visibility. Rossy said the flight would be rescheduled to Friday, when the weather is expected to improve. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

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(AP) -- Swiss adventurer Yves Rossy will try to cross the English Channel using his homemade jet-propelled wing Friday, a day after the thrill-seeking pilot canceled his attempt due to bad weather, organizers said.

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