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PARACHUTING AEROBATICS TO ENTERTAIN VISITORS TO SHINDAGHA
HERITAGE SITES DURING EID BREAK
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Travel News Asia |
Date:
12 December 2001 |
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Daily displays
of parachuting aerobatics will be performed in the skies above the
Shindagha heritage sites to regale visitors starting from the first day
of Eid till the 21st of December according to the Dubai Department of
Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) that is organizing the
festivities.
"Parachuting aerobatics is thrilling to watch with the skydiver
accelerating up to about 115-130MPH straight down and then opening his
canopy and maneuvering it through the air creating shapes in the sky
with cans of colored aerosol painting the skies in the colors of the UAE
flag," said DTCM Manager Heritage Sites and Events, Awadh Al Seghayer.
He noted that the event attracted large crowds of people last year,
especially children who froze in their tracks as they saw men leap out
from the helicopter and free fall through the air.
"Parachuting aerobatics is easily one of the most exciting sporting
activity that appeals to the spectator as it does to the parachutist.
The combination of extraordinary sensations of flight, speed and
precision landing make for a great spectacle," Mr. Seghayer emphasized.
Typically there are two types of parachutes. Firstly there is the
conventional round canopy while the other one is the advanced
rectangular parachute that is highly maneuverable and allows a soft
stand-up landing. The parachutists from the UAE Air force who will be
performing the stunts at the Heritage Village are using the latter type
of parachutes.
Mr. Seghayer noted that the rectangular-shaped canopy itself resembles
the UAE national flag. "The aerodynamics of the rectangular canopy
provide it with exceptional maneuverability, allowing the jumpers to
land in a pre-determined spot which happens to be the Heritage Village."
Parachute jumping is an established recreational activity and sport in
Dubai. Many enthusiasts take an active interest in the sport. Visitors
can view the parachute displays daily at the Heritage Village from 4.00
PM onwards during the Eid break. |
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