Epic 09 is our second annual adventure roadtrip. This year we are renting an RV from El Monte RV, which I fear has an epic meter reduction factor associated with it. Anyway, first stop, Perris CA for some Skydiving.
The Perris Skyventure was the first built after Bill Kitchen (the inventor or the Skycoaster - that thing where you drop from a huge arch on a cable that you see at amusement parks) invented it in Orlando. It is a giant vertical wind tunnel, and uses variable speeds and a novel "pull" suction to generate wind speeds of up to 140 MPH, simulating an actual free-fall.
They suit you up in a flight suit, helment and goggles.
We flew for 3 sessions: first were a minute each, which is the equivalent of a 13,000 foot skydive. The last session was 2 minutes. An instructor is in with you the whole time coaching you.
Here is a video of the last flight (30MB - approx 8 min.) Notice in the 5th and 6 minutes the instructer had Delaney flying upside down and seated. These are advanced manuevers. Also, in the 3rd and 4th minutes Brendon has already perfected controlled spins.
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