The popularity of parachute sport pushed to create a design that would give the opportunity to experience the flight without jumping from a height. The aerotube has a simple design and is used as an attraction, a sports simulator for paratroopers and a separate discipline.
Aerotube - free flight
The device for simulating the flight due to the artificial movement of air is called a vertical air pipe. There are different versions of devices that have a diameter of 2 to 5 m. The height of the aerial pipe is more than 10 m. The air flow velocity can vary from 200 to 250 km / h, and creates its engine with a large screw. The operator controlling the pipe can constantly change the speed of the air flow. The wind tunnel can be inflating (the screw is at the bottom, and its trampoline grid covers) and the exhaust (the screw is located on top, and the grid is on both sides).
Flying in the pipe does not require special training and you just need to come to the place, listen to safety techniques and undergo a little training. At first, it may not work, but do not worry, because these are new sensations. Soon the body will get used to the movements and it will be clear how to move in the flow. In order to avoid harm to the aerotube, it is not recommended to stay there longer than 15 minutes. After a couple of minutes of hovering, you can understand how the movements affect the flight, learn how to correctly turn in the flow, move up and down, and still feel what a free fall is.
If you compare with the jumps in a parachute, then in an aerotube you can fly much longer (up to 15 minutes). The benefits that can be obtained with the regular use of the attraction:
- There is a loss of excess weight, because quickly burned calories. Studies have shown that in half an hour of being in a pipe, you can spend as much energy as running a marathon at 42 km.
- The coordination of movement develops, and the muscles stabilize. This is explained by the fact that in a state of soaring, the body feels completely different.
- There is an improvement in the work of the nervous system and strengthening of immunity , because during the flight in the body a "hormone of happiness" is produced.
Aerotube - with how many years?
There are practically no age limits for flights in an airtube, and even young children who are 4 years old can enjoy such entertainment. Such training for the child will be useful, as there is a development of muscles, dexterity, disposal of psychophysical clamps and other problems. For an aerotube, age is not the only restriction, and one has to take into account the person's weight, so the allowable limit is 25-120 kg.
How to fly in an airtube correctly?
Of great importance is the preliminary training and instruction of the employees of the aerotube. In addition, that for a good flight you need to relax, you need to know how to properly lie on the air:
- Focus on the flow should be on the stomach, and still important is the deflection in the pelvic area.
- To fly in an airtube, keep hands in the same plane with the body, bending them at the elbows at a right angle. It is important not to bully your elbows up and not to break the horizontal line.
- Raise your head and look a little up. The legs should be slightly bent and positioned slightly wider than the shoulders. In addition, pull off the socks and lift the hips.
To ensure that the aerotube does not cause injuries, follow the simple rules:
- During the flight, you can not keep your hands on the bottom grid. In addition, this will not allow you to budge and properly hold on to the flow of air.
- In order not to lose the feeling of free flight, do not try to rest your hands and feet in the side walls. Otherwise, it may cause a drop, because the airflow will be lost.
- It is forbidden to expose one arm or leg, group and perform other movements that lead to a decrease in the area of the body, as this can lead to a fall.
Exercises in the wind tunnel
In the installation, different exercises are carried out, as well as when jumping with a parachute. Flight in an aerotube includes:
- Head down - flights in an inverted state, that is, upside down.
- Backflay - flights on the back, during which you can feel the work of the limbs and back.
- Sitflays - flights, sitting, but the emphasis is on the back, the back of the thigh and the feet.
- Head Up - flights with the vertical position of the body head up.
- Friflay - change the position of the body in different planes.
Aerotube - a new sport
Miracle installation is used for training parachutists and fans of other extreme destinations. Flying in a wind tunnel helps to practice acrobatic figures and master air flows. It is worth noting that a separate sport is not only parachute , but also flights in the airtrue. A novelty are the dances in this setup, so, international competitions are already held on them, which look very spectacular.
Aerotube - competition
From the very beginning, flights in the air transport began to become more popular, and they quickly develop as a sport. In airtrue, friflai, acrobatics, freestyle and other types of parachuting are successfully practiced. There are held cups and championships in group acrobatics in the pipe and even there is a separate discipline - vertical acrobatics. Judges assess the aesthetics of the tricks, the synchrony and beauty of the performance of the figures. Maybe in a couple of years flights in the airtrue will be included in the list of disciplines at the Olympic Games.
Dances in Aerotubes
In the wind tunnel there are international dance competitions, which are called WindGames. Athletes perform complex tricks and climb to greater heights. The program includes individual and group performances. Competitions in aerotrubes are conducted according to all rules, so, there is a jury, the time of performance, penalty points and so on is limited. Since nothing is heard in the pipe, the participant puts on the headphones to hear the music. The world champion in aerial dance in 2016 is the Russian Leonid Volkov.
How much does it cost to fly in an airtube?
In many large cities, you can find an attraction such as an aerotube. You can stay in it at different times and it all depends on the preparation. For the first time experts do not recommend flying more than 4-6 minutes. During this time, you can learn to control your body in the air, but do not get tired. The aerotube, the cost of which depends on the time it is in it, can be received by several people at once. For the flight of one person for 5 min. have to pay from $ 25.
Aerodynamic pipe - contraindications
In order to soar in the pipe, there is no need for special physical training, so even children are allowed to fly. There are a number of contraindications in which such entertainment is prohibited: pregnancy, problems with blood vessels and the heart, mental disorders, serious diseases of the musculoskeletal system and back injuries. You can not fly in a wind tunnel in a state of intoxication. If there is fear and anxiety about your health, then you should consult a doctor.