Description:
Your heart beats a
little faster in anticipation for the plane’s first arc...the countdown
begins...5...4...3...2...1... "Welcome to Zero Gravity" says the
pilot...
Slowly
you feel your legs and arms start floating up. Then your entire body
follows and you can’t help the fact you’re smiling like a little kid.
You are completely and totally weightless experiencing zero gravity.
You
work your way over to the front of the plane and then push off to fly
through the cabin like Superman. Regaining control you pick-up a water
bottle and give it a squeeze. The liquid balls up and dances towards
your face but you’re laughing so hard it’s hard for you to catch it in
your mouth.
When your flight lands - you’re still all smiles as you tell the stories of flipping, turning and floating around in Zero-G.
Truly incredible.
The Details:
After a morning of
ground and safety instruction, you will put on your personalized flight
suit and board G-Force One, a specially modified Boeing 727-200.
Experience
zero gravity the only way possible without going to space. Parabolic
flight is the same method NASA has used to train its astronauts for the
last 45 years and the same way Tom Hanks floated in Apollo 13.
When
you reach an altitude of 24,000 - 34,000 feet, the fun begins! Your
pilot will guide the aircraft through it parabolic flight pattern,
which is like a roller coaster where the plane is initially pulled up
to approximately 45 degrees ’nose high’ then is ’pushed over’ the top
to reach the zero-gravity segment of the parabolas.
With each parabola, you will experience the amazing sensation of
zero gravity for 25-30 seconds. And with up to 15 parabolas per flight,
you will have plenty of time to float through the cabin performing
somersaults, weightless push-ups and more!
The total flight duration is approximately 90 minutes, during which you experience Martian gravity (1/3-gravity), Lunar gravity (1/6-gravity), and zero gravity.
ZERO-G is the first and only FAA-approved provider of commercial
weightless flights for the general public. ZERO-G has since
successfully flown more than 4,000 passengers aboard 180 flights.
Able to accommodate up to 35 Flyers and six crew members,
G-Force One is licensed at the highest levels of safety with the FAA
following extensive testing and evaluations in coordination with the FAA
G-Force One’s interior is divided into two zones. The rear area is called the Seating Zone,
which provides seating and FAA-required provisions (i.e. emergency
oxygen, escape path lighting, floatation device, etc.) for up to 35
cabin passengers and crew. The Floating Zone is the forward section (approximately 90 feet in length) where Flyers float and fly during the periods of weightlessness.
The floor and walls of the Floating Zone are covered with a special FAA-approved 1.5-inch energy absorbing Ensolite padding.
For over 15 years, Zero-G has been bringing the excitement and
adventure of weightlessness to the public through a safe and fun
experience.
Availability:
Current Flight Schedule (additional dates/locations may be available - please call)
June 20, 2009 Cape Canaveral, FL
June 28, 2009 Seattle, WA
July 11, 2009 San Jose, CA
July 18, 2009 Las Vegas, NV
September 19, 2009 Las Vegas, NV
October 03, 2009 Washington, DC
Location(s):
Several locations throughout the U.S. Please see schedule below.
Essential Information:
Participants must be least 12 years of age.
Duration:
Full Day
Maximum Participants:
Up to 27 per flight.
Spectators:
Not Allowed
Weather Dependent:
This experience is weather dependent. Always contact the Experience
provider with any questions regarding weather conditions.
What to Wear:
Wear comfortable loose fitting clothing with rubber soled shoes. You will be provided with a flight suit.
Booking Information:
For this experience, it is recommended to request bookings at least 21 days in advance.
Cancellation Policy:
All bookings for this Experience are final. Rescheduling and exhanges
are not allowed. Failure to appear on your booked date will result in
the loss of the value of your Experience.
