Posted on 02/19/2016 11:25:59 AM PST by reegs
Climb aboard Blue Angel 4 in the "slot" position. Situated at the back corner of the Angels' signature diamond formation, you'll see the F/A-18 Hornets flying inches from each other as they execute breathtaking maneuvers. (http://usat.ly/1Yb309N)
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Blue Angels pilots are renowned for their flying skills and physical fitness. Their bodies endure as many as 8 g's during the demonstration. "It's very hard forces on your body," Frosch said.
USA TODAY caught up with the Blue Angels at the Great Georgia Airshow in late-October. The Blue Angels agreed to mount one of USA TODAY's specialized camera rigs, designed to capture video in 360 degrees, inside the cockpit of one of their jets. The Blue Angels released the video exclusively to USA TODAY after it was reviewed by the pilots and team.
For more 360-degree videos, check out the VR Stories application for iPhone and Android.
So grab your VR headset and buckle in! You're about to take a ride with the Blue Angels that few have ever experienced!
WOW! my nephew got to go up in an f-16. He’s in the air force as a mechanic.
I need an air bag just after this video. amazing how close they are.
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Cool. Play it on a smartphone! I thought there was something wrong with my phone. Lol.
I tried it on my phone, but I still had to swipe to get the 360 effect. Was your experience different?
Yes. I can change the viewing angle by turning the phone. Must use the compass. Does your phone have a compass.
I tried that, but it didn’t work for me. My budget smart phone must not have that feature. Still a cool video though!
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