Dirtbike backflips over a flying plane in latest Red Bull stunt video


James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.
Completing a backflip on a dirtbike is nothing new, but Red Bull took it to the next level by having FMX rider Nick de Wit do one over a plane being flown by stunt pilot Glen Dell.
The timing needed to complete this jump is uncanny. It resulted in an absolutely astounding shot of the bike mid-flight.
Here’s the full eight-minute video if you want to hear about the preparation and the athlete’s thoughts on the jump.
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