Dan Schlund

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Dan Schlund flying at the 2007 Rose Parade

Dan Schlund after a flight in Germany

Dan Schlund, the Rocket Man

The Rocket Man in action

The Rocket Man in action at the 2007 Rose Parade

Dan Schlund, the "Rocketman", is the only person in the world currently flying the Rocketbelt for performance.

When he is not actually flying, Dan handles the duties and responsibilities of Director of Operations for Powerhouse Productions Incorporated. The Rocketman’s parent company.

Dan is also a professional stuntman and member of the Screen Actor's Guild

Dan grew up in Valencia, California. He started his laundry list of stunt skills at age 4 when he began riding dirt bikes, shooting guns and rock climbing. He has been involved in theatre and film since junior high school. Dan has spent the several years of his career performing, managing and producing live actions stunt shows around the world. Dan's outgoing personality and love of performance made him the perfect man to play Batman, Indiana Jones and wide range of other funny and serious characters.

These years of playing various superhero's has prepared Dan for the challenges and responsibilities associated with being the worlds only Rocketman. Dan loves to meet the audience, share his Rocketbelt experience and sign autographs.

His youthful enthusiasm and ambition have paved the way to his current position in the stunt industry. Dan is a professional stuntman, actor, and member of the Screen Actors Guild. Besides the Rocketbelt, Dan’s specialties include high falls, fire burns, rappelling, precision driving and MC/Announcing!

In addition to Dan’s vast stunt experience, Dan has worked as an EMT aboard ambulances running emergency 911 calls in the Los Angeles area and worked on numerous movies as a set medic. Dan has been a licensed pyrotechnican since 1991 in California and recently obtained his special effects license in Texas. Dan has been an operator in charge of pyrotechnics both nationally and internationally, from public display 4th of July shows to theatrical pyrotechnic effects for pop stars and celebrities. His attention to safety and quality are exceptional. Dan is an accomplished rock climber, Advanced Scuba Diver and is working toward his Skydiving AFF certifications…and, of course, he still loves riding motorcycles and using firearms.

A list of credits, pictures and other such information may be found on his personal website at www.stuntdan.com

The Rocketbelt was originally designed for military use, the $1.2 million belt is capable of speeds up to 75 km/h and heights of up to 1000 m. Its fuel supply permits a maximum flight duration of only 30 seconds, limiting its military application. It now is used to entertain audiences around the globe in events such as the Royal Melbourne Show, the Wirefly X PRIZE Cup, and the 2007 Tournament of Roses Parade.

Schlund began his lengthy training under Kinnie Gibson in October 2000, making his first professional flight in July 2005. Although Rocketman Dan is a newer pilot, he has already performed in Australia, Brazil, Turkmenistan, Germany, Belgium, and various locations in the United States. Dan's first professional performance was doubling P. Diddy for the 2005 MTV Music Video Awards press conference. Various magazines carried the flight, including People magazine.^[1]