Evel Knievel's Rocket
http://www.history.com/shows/museum-...on-1/episode-6

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Creative Arts has been commissioned by the Tennessee Museum of Aviation--home to one of the best historical aircraft collections in the country--to build the Skycycle X-2, the rocket used by Evel Knievel in his most famous daredevil stunt. Knievel used the Skycycle to attempt an 1,800 foot jump across Idaho's Snake River Canyon. Creative Arts will bring this flying machine to life, focusing on the streamlined fuselage and minimalist cockpit, the fighter plane-inspired nose and tail, and the signature paint scheme that matched Evel's flashy personality. The team will also be building President Kennedy's Resolute Desk for the retired mayor of Tampa.

 

The movie
https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/v...ll-length.html

 

Launching the skycycle
Watch Launching the Skycycle Video - Museum Men | HISTORY

 

The True Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BshVh5AiqP8
1998 Learning Channel documentary.Check out Bob Cook's eklegendsclub.ning.com

 

Evel's collection of bikes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URYtnNgI76w

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tybs8yzbzNo
Super 8 film of the canyon jump filmed by Evel's bodyguard.Check out Bob Cook's eklegendsclub.ning.com

This is great even for super 8 film

 

As originally broadcast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gAW2f6nFzc
As originally broadcast.Check out Bob Cook's eklegendsclub.ning.com

 

part 2 as originally broadcast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMFs9dbyO6k

 

Return to Snake River
two test firings of the sky cycle plus actual launch/ jump, Knievel interview. GREAT VIDEO.

 

Full TV special Snake River
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQwdh2Ubfqo
May 20, 1999

The Grand Canyon jump on May 20, 1999 was one of Robbie Knievel's most famous jumps. The jump was partially based on Robbie's father's desire to perform a Grand Canyon jump, yet would end up doing the rocket-propelled Snake River Canyon jump. On May 20, 1999, Robbie jumped his motorcycle for a personal record of 228 feet. However, Knievel lost control of the bike on landing and broke his leg in the ensuing crash.

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I am uploading this with the intent to keep record of this historical event. I am making absolutely no profit off of this video nor do I intend to do so. This is an event that should be shared with the world, in full. This video belongs to Newscorp or whatever. I claim no credit at all.

I have also uploaded the commercials from the event as separate videos if you are interested.