New York City, NY (WFN) -- Stunt cyclist Evel Knievel once tried to jump a canyon and now his son is trying to jump an aircraft carrier.

On July 31, "Kaptain" Robbie Knievel plans to jump over six military airplanes on the deck of the aircraft carrier museum U.S.S Intrepid.

In order to complete the 180-foot jump, Knievel says he had to build a 30-foot high ski ramp to help his bike build up enough speed.

He originally planned to jump two aircraft carriers at once but it was logistically impossible.

The stunt will be televised on TNT to promote the July 31 broadcast of "Evel Knievel," TV-movie based on the life of Robbie's father, but he says the real reason he's doing it is "...for the troops."

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