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Vertical wind tunnel velocity - Most Common Myths About Vertical Wind Tunnels Debunked

Indoor skydiving has surged in popularity as a fun, safe, and accessible way to experience the sensation of freefall without jumping out of an airplane. Vertical wind tunnels, the technology behind indoor skydiving, allow participants to float and perform aerial maneuvers in a controlled environment. But like any emerging industry, indoor skydiving is often misunderstood. Myths and misconceptions about the operation, safety, and efficiency of wind tunnels abound. To address these myths, AERODIUM, the world’s most experienced company in vertical wind tunnel technology, recently hosted a comprehensive webinar to shed light on these common myths and misconceptions. AERODIUM has been a pioneer in the industry for over 45 years. During the webinar, several key experts from the company shared their knowledge, helping to clear up the confusion surrounding vertical wind tunnels. In this blog, we will dive deep into five prevalent myths about indoor skydiving and vertical wind tunnels, with insights provided by AERODIUM’s technical and flying experts. Myth 1: You Need a Vertical Wind Tunnel with 330 km/h Speed for Realistic Skydiving A widely circulated myth in the indoor skydiving industry is that wind tunnels need to generate wind speeds of 330 km/h or more to offer a realistic skydiving experience. This belief stems from a misunderstanding that equates the freefall speeds achieved during skydives with the speeds required in vertical wind tunnels. During the webinar, Andy Durnford, a seasoned flyer with thousands of hours in wind tunnels, debunked this myth. He explained that skydivers can indeed reach speeds of over 400 km/h in a freefall, particularly in specialized disciplines like speed diving. However, he pointed out that the air density at high altitudes, such as 12,000 feet above sea level, is much lower than at ground level. This lower air density reduces friction, allowing skydivers to achieve such high speeds. In contrast, at sea level, where most wind tunnels operate, the air is much denser, meaning that a much lower wind speed is required to provide the same sensation of lift and freefall. According to Durnford, wind speeds above 300 km/h in a tunnel are not only unnecessary but can make flying uncomfortable and difficult to control. For instance, he mentioned that even at 300 km/h in a wind tunnel, a slight movement of your head could send you spiraling out of control. To provide context, Durnford cited the World Indoor Skydiving Championships, where professionals typically fly at much lower speeds than the myth suggests. Belly flyers, for instance, fly at around 150-170 km/h, while dynamic flyers, who perform complex aerial maneuvers, use speeds in the range of 248 km/h. Only one flyer at the competition maxed out the wind tunnel’s speed, and that was for a very specialized performance. The Reality of Speed in Vertical Wind Tunnels You don’t need 330 km/h wind speeds for realistic skydiving simulation in a vertical wind tunnel. Even the most experienced professionals often fly at much lower speeds. The idea that "faster is better" simply doesn’t hold up. As the experts at AERODIUM emphasized, wind tunnels offer an excellent skydiving experience with speeds ranging from 150 to 250 km/h depending on the flyer’s skill and body position. For more flying action follow us: ON FACEBOOK:   / aerodium   ON INSTAGRAM:   / aerodium   Visit http://aerodium.technology to find out more!