Newly released photos from #89 on the List!

While in LA, we drove up to what looked like a massive grain cellar where we were told you could fly. Inside the cellar was a plexi-glass room with a massive turbine spinning underneath. As we walked up to the room we saw someone spinning and flipping around like he was in the Matrix… that’s when we started to lose our minds.

Before we jumped in we saw Mr. Matrix go for a rip

Still not believing our eyes, we zipped up our ‘beastie boys’ flying suits and stood by to jump in. This wind tunnel pumped enough air to keep anyone airborne as long as they dared to fly. We had been waiting for this moment a long time.

Jonnie flying for the first time

This is how it works: You stand in your flying suit and goggles in the doorway of the wind tunnel feeling the fierce winds howling upwards inches from you. Then, with your hands over your head, you fall forward (face first) into the tunnel and the next thing you know you’re flying.

Dave having an semi-enjoyable time

The feeling you get when you fall into the tunnel is difficult to put into words. It’s like falling a million miles per second with no fear while being able to yell at your friends. It was the closest thing to flying that I have ever experienced. We each had three rounds of two minute sessions in the tunnel and each second was more fun than the last.

Ben politely saying, ‘excuse me Dave, but I believe it’s my turn’

We were able to pull this off with the help of Current TV who tagged along for a few of our adventures with their camera crew. Current TV (Al Gore’s network which has just won an Emmy) is airing an episode on The Buried Life in January. As soon as it is released we will let you know.

Post-flight with Angela from Current TV

Next time you see a grain cellar, take a second look. It very well may be a great spot to go flying… Big thanks to Angela from Current TV and Perris Valley Skydiving. -ben