{"id":16947,"date":"2015-06-07T23:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-06-07T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skydivemag.com\/new\/?p=16947"},"modified":"2015-06-07T23:00:00","modified_gmt":"2015-06-07T23:00:00","slug":"2015-06-08-20131012-tunnel-vision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/2015-06-08-20131012-tunnel-vision\/","title":{"rendered":"Tunnel Vision"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Wind tunnels are free fall simulators that incorporate a vertical cylinder where motors provide a controlled airflow set to match freefall speeds. Once in the airflow you can practise your skydiving skills. An operator adjusts the speed of the air to match the flyers\u02bc needs. You can practise and experience freefall with none of the trepidation you might feel when leaping from an aeroplane.<\/p>\n

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Why use a tunnel?<\/h1>\n

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The wind tunnel is useful to get continued air time with focus on the freefall element of your skydiving skills. You can practise what you do in the air using the same inputs but without distractions and often with a coach next to you helping by giving instant feedback and instruction. Skydiving is basic physics \u2013 moving\u00a0your body in the airflow propels you in every direction. Laying the foundation of a good aerodynamic body position will make all the other movements relatively easy. The tunnel is the perfect environment to work on body position and ingrain the basics of free fall flying. <\/p>\n

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How can I get the most out of it?<\/h1>\n

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Have a think about what you would like to work on and set yourself some simple achievable goals. If you are a student jumper speak to your instructors, they may have specific ideas as to exercises that will help.Some suggestions:<\/p>\n