Zero gravity planes create a weightless experience by flying in parabolic manoeuvres
Zero gravity planes, dubbed ‘vomit comets,’ create a weightless experience by flying in parabolic manoeuvres.
Zero Gravity Corporation uses a modified Boeing 727, G-Force One, controlled by specially trained pilots.
First, the fly level to the horizon at an altitude of 24,000 feet, according to the company.
Then, the pilot pulls up, gradually increasing the angle to about 45° to the horizon.
At this point, the plane reaches an altitude of 32,000 feet.
When the plane is then ‘pushed over,’ riders will enter the zero gravity segment of the parabola, and everything on board will be weightless for 20-30 seconds.
Riders are given a chance to stabilize on the floor during a ‘gentle pull-out,’ and then the manoeuvre is repeated 15 times.