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Abass Ibn Firnas

Name: Abass Ibn Firnas
Uploaded: 2019-03-21T15:50:21Z
Duration: P173S
Description: Over a thousand years ago, legend has it that Moorish pioneer Abass Ibn Firnas jumped from a cliff with feathers attached to his arms and legs. A modern day wing suit flyer recreates the feat using modern technology, with a spectacular flight.

Clip: Episode 2 | 2m 53s | Video has closed captioning.

Over a thousand years ago, legend has it that Moorish pioneer Abass Ibn Firnas jumped from a cliff with feathers attached to his arms and legs. A modern day wing suit flyer recreates the feat using modern technology, with a spectacular flight.

Aired: 04/24/19

Rating: TV-PG

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