Recreating Action Film Stunts: Mid-Air Catch Experiment

The video explores the feasibility of skydiving stunts seen in action films. It discusses the aerodynamics involved in diving head first versus a flat position, and sets up an experiment to test if a skydiver can catch up with another who jumped 10 seconds earlier. The experiment is executed with a tandem jump followed by another parachutist and a cameraman. The results show that the second parachutist can catch up quickly, demonstrating that some film stunts are indeed possible.

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