If you're talking rosy-red cheeks, he's probably got something clear in a mason jar that will rosy those cheeks right up.;)

They now have these wind tunnels where you can do simulated skydiving for a thrill, if you are rich.

We went on a work expedition, intended to build emotional unity amongst an emotionally disconnected group. (That part would be worth any amount of $$$$$ if it is successful.)

You only get to go in the tunnel for 60 seconds, twice. This video is my second time. After a half minute, on your second jump, the instructor offers to take you up way high. So there's that.

It was an interesting experience, but the tiny amount of time spent was not worth $$$$$ in my opinion, unless you are under 35, in which case this sort of expensive adrenaline rush appeals to you.

Nevertheless, we paid a shit tonne of money (like about $100 per person) so we got a free video with it. ("free") (but it's standard def you cheapskates!)

My heart was racing after each "jump".

First flying squirrels, then flying snakes, now flying toads. The pigs can't be far behind. :D

I noticed the instructor hung on to you most of the time. Did he do that with everyone, or did some "solo".

Baller

The instructors hang on almost the whole time when you are a rookie - after more sessions, they let you go more.

Two of our group had been, before, and they got more solo time. But not much!

You're grinning the whole time. But it's not long enough in there to really experiment and learn how to even stabilize yourself, much less move around or go up and down.

After the group is done, they turn the fans up a little and the instructors do a showing-off session for a minute where they do a whole set of wild and wacky stunts.

You know, stuff you could do, if you paid enough times to get good.

That looks awesome. I would definitely do that on the company's dime.

I would puke, all that spinning. Glad you had fun.

That was pretty good for only your second minute.

Ironically:

Last year I went to watch my brother try an iFly session. After the post-flight critique, the instructor asked me if I had any experience. I explained what I did in the military. I also asked the instructor to do a push turn (a.k.a. spot turn) during his next demonstration interlude to show my brother what it looked like. He asked me what a push turn was! I explained and went through the arm motions. He said they don't do that, they just turn using their legs. I told him that in military free fall, the 80 lb. backpack one would carry on the ground gets attached to the parachute harness and it flies with you behind your legs; so, you can't very well use your legs for turning. That gave him something to think about. :lol:

I like watching the team efforts in wind tunnels.

Flying Toad! Awesome!

That looks like a blast ... though I too would have difficulty with all the spinning. Damn sure I'd still try it though - especially on the company's dime.

I would totally do it. They might have to crank the wind up a notch or two, but I'm game

You're full of of wind. With a great cross-section. You'll fly like a kite.

:p:

Last night. Giraffe again.
Cold giraffe. With a scarf and hoodie

Totally wrestleable, I don't even care if I lose. Beat me, whip me make me crawl. :yum:

You assume that I would not actually hurt you :eyebrow: