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NOVEMBER 2011 - SECOND EDITION
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Our Steiger is the First and Only

Adventure Balloonist SteigerIn November, our Steiger made history when he became the first to cross America's Zion National Park by hot air balloon. He's now made three daring crossings in a carefully planned series of 10 Zion National Park expeditions.

Zion from Steiger's Balloon, copyright David J WestWe asked him to help explain what makes his ballooning over Zion so incredible.  Here's a bit of what he had to say:

"Like any of my Alpine Crossings over mountainous terrain or flights across a body of water, there quite simply is no place to land. The terrain in Zion is particularly treacherous with its monumental geological sandstone formations, isolated buttes and 1500’ slot canyons. These elements combine to pose a formidable challenge. Far from going over Niagara Falls in a barrel this has been a highly engineered and researched project, which has required weeks of preparation.Significant pre-flight planning and an intimate knowledge of the wind patterns of the area are required to make a flight of this caliber."

This description of his most recent Zion makes it clear that a balloon flight with Steiger is no wine country tour:

"Flight 3 of the 10-flight Zion from a Balloon, photo copyright David J Westexpedition launched from Kolob Reservoir on November 16 after scratched attempts on the two previous days.  Utilizing N and NW winds at varying altitudes up to 21 mph we crossed over the monumental geological sandstone formations and 1500’ slot canyons on a 5 hour and 15 min. flight to the Coral Pink Sand Dunes.  A “postage stamp” landing in a gap within a tall stand of pinion pines required a vertical envelope deflation depositing the fabric in a 576 lb. heap next to the basket rather than the preferred horizontal downwind deflation method which would have required about 120’ of clear meadow."

There's still time to join Steiger on one or more of these historic Zion crossings. The special flights will continue through the middle of January. Balloon skydives are also available and make incredible holiday gifts. For details, send us an email or give us a call.

(After Zion, Steiger plans to head to Europe to cross the Swiss Alps and then on to Chile for an Andes crossing. You can join him on those balloon expeditions too. For info, contact us.) - Zion photos courtesy of David J West

It Just Sounds Scary

Covert Ops Miami is an Incredible AdventureWe know the sample itinerary of our new four day Covert Ops Counter Terror Adventure near Miami sounds a little intense, but don't let it scare you. You might leave tired and sporting a few bruises and sore muscles, but you're not joining a real counter terror unit. The training is real but the mission is fun. Any kidnapping or handcuffing is only temporary ;) 

Our new Covert Ops Adventure is under the command of Israeli Special Forces Veteran Garret Machine and takes you inside the world of an elite undercover operative. You'll learn pistol shooting, anti-ambush techniques and Israeli martial arts skills, plus a whole lot more.

At the end of the program, US citizens will be qualified to apply for a State of Florida Concealed Weapons Permit, valid in 34 different states.

Go Undercover in Miami with Covert OpsYou can be part of our very first Miami Covert Ops Adventure, January 26th-29th. The $3895 price includes expert training, use of all necessary equipment, four nights lodging, most meals and some great extras.  

One Great Hollywood Top Gun Movie Leads to Another, and Another, and Another

https://www.incredible-adventures.com/hollywood-top-gun.htmlDoug made his very first Hollywood Top Gun movie back in 2008, teaming up with one of our incredible Hollywood Top Gun pilots to produce a short video in the L-39 fighter jet.  Since then, he's been back in California every year to film a sequel.

It could be that he's getting ready for his own fighter jet film festival, but we think he just really loves being filmed in the L-39 as it performs rolls, loops and more.

To learn more about our Hollywood Top Gun Adventure, visit our website or send us an email.  Introductory programs start at $2950 and include flight time, production services and raw video. Editing services are available for an additional $550.  Gift certificates are available for the wannabe action movie star in your life.

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Much More from Mags

Mags flew a MiG with Incredible AdventuresIn our October newsletter, we told you how much fun Mags had becoming "the first Irish girl" to fly a MiG over Russia. She's since provided us with a very detailed description of her flight that we think other pilots, like her, will appreciate.

"The test pilot started the engines and did the engine power checks on the runway. The power and force of the engine checks felt earth shattering.

Mags receives a pre-flight briefing.Once we were cleared for take-off the pilot took-off taking a right hand turnout over the airfield. At approx 4km altitude the test pilot announced that I had control. He instructed me to fly the aircraft at an attitude of 20 degrees up to an altitude of 8km and then he instructed me to reduce the attitude to 15 degrees followed by 10 degrees until we reached an altitude of 12km.

Having reached altitude of 12km he instructed me to fly straight and level on a heading of 045 degrees. He then instructed me to perform gentle turns of 15 degree bank to the right and the left. Our speed at this point was approx 560km per hour. At 12 km the test pilot took control and began to build up speed while maintaining an altitude of 12km. We soon reached supersonic speeds of Mach 1 and before long we had reached 1.94 Mach.

Once Mach 1.94 was reached Sergei the test pilot raised the needle nose of the MiG and we headed straight to the Edge of Space. This was a pure adrenaline rush. Within minutes were were at the Edge of Space soaring through the stratosphere. Seeing the blackness and infinity of space against the backdrop of the blueness of the atmosphere felt very humbling. I was one of the fastest and highest human beings at that moment in time. I was in heaven.

Like all good things in life the moment passed and before I knew it we were heading back down into the atmosphere and soon settled at an altitude of 12km. There the chief test pilot began performing an array of thrilling aerobatics. First he did a loop and then he asked me if I would like to perform one myself. I didn't hesitate and before I knew it I had control again and I was pulling back the stick until it passed 90 degrees. The loop was completed smoothly and I was ecstatic.

Mags in a MiG over RussiaThe test pilot then performed rolls which were followed by several over-wings and inverted flight. This was then topped by a tail-slide which for me was the mother of all maneuvres. Throughout the aerobatics and G-loading I felt the pressure suit doing its work ensuring blood was pumped to my brain. Shortly after this we then flew back to the airfield where he finished his display by performing a low altitude pass at 15m. Soon after we landed and were back on the apron.

In this flight we reached an altitude of 20,400 meters, speed 2030km/h, Mach 1.94 and G-load 6.0.

Mags flew a MiG to the edge of space with Incredible Adventures.Once we landed I climbed out of the MiG and hugged this supersonic pilot. What an amazing skilled pilot. We traveled back to the airbase by van and there I was presented with a certificate of achievement. My test pilot Sergei Kara also signed and stamped my log book. He also informed me I was the first Irish girl to Fly to the Edge. This was an experience of a lifetime."

A Lucky Son Gets a Wake Up

The view from the edge of space.We really like an email Greg received from a future MiG flyer in Brazil, letting him know he'd like to add a fighter jet flight for his son.

Incredible Greg!!
    

    
He was sleeping 5 minutes ago, I woke up him with this question: "Do you want to flight to the space? Yes or No!" Hahaha
   

Would any 21-year-old son actually say "no"? We think he's one lucky kid.

If you'd like to arrange a MiG flight for yourself, your son, your mother or anyone else, contact Greg. Please keep in mind that obtaining the necessary security clearance can take up to 60 days.

Give someone an adventure this year.
Wouldn't someone on your holiday shopping list love a Tiger Shark Adventure in the Bahamas, a Bulldozer Hard Hat Adventure in Florida or an Air Combat Flying Adventure? For great gift ideas, just give us a call.

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