Parabelflug an Bord einer Boeing B727 von Ft. Lauderdale/USA Seit Juli 2004 besitzt die amerikanische Gesellschaft "Zero Gravity" die behördliche Erlaubnis, von den USA aus Parabelflüge anbieten zu können. Diese Flüge werden von Ft. Lauderdale (an der Atlantikküste gelegen, 200 Meilen südlich von Orlando) aus gestartet. Neben der russischen Ilyushin 76 MDK besitzt dieses Flugzeug einzigartige Möglichkeiten, Sie in die Schwerelosigkeit zu führen.

Die amerikanische NASA trainiert seit Jahren an Bord einer umgebauten Boeing 707 (KC-135) ihre Astronauten, die Platzverhältnisse in der Boeing sind die gleichen wie in dem Parabel-Flieger der NASA. Sie starten von Fort Lauderdale aus und befinden sich in knapp einer halben Stunde über dem Golf von Mexico. Während des Starts sitzen Sie angeschnallt auf komfortablen Sitzen wie in einem Linienjet (im vorderen Abschnitt der Boeing B727), und Ihr Pilot bringt Sie auf eine Flughöhe von 6.500 Meter.

Nach dem alles an Bord gecheckt worden ist, gibt der Pilot Vollgas und zieht die Maschine in einem 47 Grad Winkel nach oben - Sie spüren die G-Kräfte, die auf Sie wirken (bis zu 2G). Dann nimmt der Pilot das Gas weg und die Maschine beginnt in einer Parabel zu fallen, und alles an Bord wird schwerelos! Sie bewegen Sich mit Ihrem Instruktor innerhalb Ihrer zugewiesenen Gruppe völlig frei in verschiedenen Abschnitten des Innenraums.

Hier gibt es drei Bereiche, in denen verschiedene Gruppen Übungen in der Schwerelosigkeit vollbringen. Es werden insgesamt 15 Parabeln geflogen, inklusive 1/6 G (Mond) und 1/3 G (Mars), und Sie werden sich wundern, wo oben, unten, vorne, hinten, rechts oder links ist. Ein unvergessliches Abenteuer!

Like Nothing on Earth!

The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fly like Superman can now be yours. Train with an expert coach, board our specially modified aircraft, G-FORCE ONE, and experience the unforgettable..
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.
Book a seat on one of our regular flights conveniently based in Las Vegas, Nevada and at the Kennedy Space Center, near Orlando, Florida. The aircraft is also available for charter flights anywhere in the United States for groups, incentive trips, parties or team building.

How Does Parabolic Flight Work?

Weightless Flight (also known as Parabolic Flight) is achieved aboard ZERO-G's Boeing 727 aircraft named G-FORCE ONE. Weightlessness is achieved by flying G-FORCE ONE through a parabolic flight maneuver. Specially trained pilots fly these maneuvers between approximately 24,000 and 34,000 feet altitude. Each parabola takes 10 miles of airspace to perform and lasts approximately one minute from start to finish.

The maneuver is somewhat like a roller coaster in that the plane is initially pulled up to approximately 45 degrees 'nose high'.† Next the plane is 'pushed over' the top to reach the zero-gravity segment of the parabolas. For the next 25 - 30 seconds everything in the plane is weightless. At approximately 30 degrees 'nose low' a gentle pull-out is started which allows the Flyers to stabilize on the aircraft floor. Finally, the g-force is increased smoothly to about 1.8 g's until the aircraft reaches a flight altitude of 24,000 feet. The maneuver is then repeated.
The weightlessness experienced by everyone inside the airplane is actually equivalent to the type of "free fall" you experience when sky diving. In this case however, the body of the aircraft surrounds you and protects you from the on-rushing wind. At the end of the free fall period, the aircraft also scoops you up and carries you back up to the top of the arc to begin the free fall process again.

In addition to achieving zero-g or weightlessness, G-FORCE ONE can also fly a parabola designed to offer Lunar (1/6th) or Martian (1/3rd) gravity. These reduced gravity environments are also created with a modified parabola that is not quite as steep as zero gravity parabola.

Flight Day Itinerary
8:00 AM : Flight Check-In & Light Breakfast
8:30 AM : Mission Briefing with Presentation
9:30 AM : Meet your Team Coach
10:00 AM : Transportation to the airport
10:30 AM : TSA Screening and Boarding
11:00 AM : Weightless Flight aboard G-FORCE ONE
1:00 PM : Re-Gravitation Party, Awards Presentation & Refreshments
2:00 PM : Transportation back to Hotel

Dates & Pricing

$4,950 + 5% tax: Register yourself and/or others for a ZERO-G Experience.

$195: You can also register yourself and/or others for a Non-Flyer Guest Package. A Non-Flyer Guest Package is designed for friends and family members who want to join in on the pre and post flight activities but would rather keep both feet on the ground. The Non-Flyer Guest Package includes ZERO-G merchandise and attendance at the pre and post flight orientation and Re-gravitation Celebration. Please note that guests will not be admitted into the Training Facility if a reservation is not confirmed.

Platinum Experience

$6,800 + 5% tax: Register yourself and/or others for a ZERO-G Platinum Experience (select dates).

The ZERO-G Platinum Experience provides you with approximately 40% more guaranteed floating space and an additional minute of weightlessness. Participants will also enjoy the following enhancements.

         •         Approximately 40% more floating space

         •         Two extra parabolas = one additional minute of weightlessness

         •         One night's hotel accommodation

         •         Premium ZERO-G Merchandise

         •         DVD to include HD video and high resolution photos of your experience

         •         Upscale Catering

And many more enhancements...

ERO-G Platinum

Experience.

Requirements
 
Must sign medical and liability waiver forms before flight.