“It was exhilarating! It was great to experience both lunar
gravity and weightlessness again!”
- Buzz Aldrin, Apollo 11 Astronaut
“A zero gravity flight is the first step towards space travel…
It was amazing. The zero-g part was wonderful and the
hi-g part was no problem. I could have gone on and on.
Space here I come.”
-Professor Stephen Hawking, Astrophysicist
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“Zero G is a great product for incentives, celebrations or
education. I’ve flown twice and loved it every time!”
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- Dr. Craig Barrett, Chairman, Intel
“Zero G was an amazing experience. I loved it! I only wish
I could be weightless for an entire week!”
- Martha Stewart
Like Nothing on Earth
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Charter the total absence of gravity.
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What is the Zero G weightless experience?
ZERO G is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fly like a superhero and
float like an astronaut. You will train with an expert coach onboard our
specially modified Boeing 727 aircraft, G-Force One, and experience
what was previously only available to a few elite astronauts.
Once we reach altitude, you and your colleagues will leave your
seats and enter the specially designed floating area — a large open
expanse of the cabin designed specially for floating. You lie down on
the padded floor, and, as the plane flies each parabola you become
weightless, lifting effortlessly off into the air. This is not simulated in
any way…this is true weightlessness.
Those who have experienced zero gravity call it “amazing” and
“life changing” — a rapturous feeling of utter freedom, relaxing and
zen-like; an exalted state of bliss where the impossible becomes real.
Astronauts fly parabolic flight to train for spaceflight. Tom Hanks
did it, to film Apollo 13. Professor Stephen Hawking flew with us
to experience his dream. CEOs, teenagers, grandmothers and
supermodels have flown. It is an experience that speaks to the
ageless spirit inside each of us.
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weightless experience
What about schedule and itinerary?
The entire experience takes about 3 to 4 hours, starting with the pre-flight training and ending with the celebratory
champagne toast. We offer our charter customers the ability to customize the experience, and great flexibility in the
location of ground training and the flight. Most importantly, Zero G will work to ensure this is the experience of a lifetime.
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Is it fun?
It is the very definition of fun. It will change your entire frame of reference
for fun. You are given a ticket to another world. Your entire perspective is
changed. You’re upside down, your friends are tilted every which way, and
reality is completely transcended. In that sense, it transcends fun. You enter
the domain of joy. And it’s not just joyful because you can try a back flip in
mid-air, or fly like Superman, but also because you are introduced to new
levels of peace and serenity. Some people have actually had tears well up
because of the beauty of the experience.
What’s is a “parabolic arc”?
The plane flies a trajectory that resembles a sequence of gently rolling hills. You don’t
feel the aircraft rise or descend, all you feel is weightlessness. The flight takes place
between 24,000 and 32,000 feet altitude, the same altitude you fly during normal
commercial flights.
Is it safe?
Safety is Zero G’s number one objective, followed closely by your enjoyment. Our
flights are approved by the FAA and operate at the FAA’s highest levels of safety
(Part-121) the same as American or Southwest Airlines. We have proudly flown over
3,000 individuals and have welcomed back many who have flown time and time again.
Is this really how astronauts train?
For the past 45 years NASA has trained all of its
astronauts on their zero gravity parabolic aircraft.
This is the only way to experience true weightlessness
this side of space. Now, private space explorers are
“floating” with us to train for their upcoming missions. If
you’re eventually interested in flying into space aboard
a private sub-orbital or orbital mission, you may first
want to float with us. During your Zero G flight you’ll
experience about 7 minutes of total reduced gravity,
about the same length as America’s first Astronaut Alan
Shepard experienced on board Mercury in 1961.
In April 2007, Zero G flew the world famous
physicist Professor Stephen Hawking into
weightlessness. Free from his wheelchair for
the first time in 40 years, Professor Hawking
had a remarkable experience and proved that
parabolic flight is safe and comfortable for
nearly everyone.
chartering flights
Who charters and why?
Top corporations from around the world have chartered Zero G flights. Our
customers have included: American Express, Breitling, Cadbury Schweppes,
FOX, Google, Hewlett-Packard, NBC, VISA, major universities and even NASA.
Companies have chartered G-Force One for corporate incentives, motivational
and team building programs, to reward their clients and employees, as well as
to film commercials, run contests and to quite literally launch new products.
Can you think of a better way to draw attention to your company at this year’s
biggest trade show event?
How about having your corporate image associated with one of Zero G’s
incredibly successful and newsworthy education or charity events?
Fly deserving students and teachers to inspire millions or chose your own
worthy cause.
How about having the ultimate celebration while floating at 34,000 feet?
Individuals have chartered the aircraft for birthday parties, anniversaries and
celebrations. There are many “firsts” that Zero G is prepared to explore with
our clients.
The Zero G Weightless Experience builds deep common memories that
no ordinary gravity-bound exercise can equal. This is an experience is in a
category by itself for premium group excursions and rewards.
What’s Included:
90-120 minute flight with up to
15 parabolas, each with 30-second
periods of reduced gravity and
weightlessness (totaling about 7
minutes of reduced gravity for the
whole flight)
Personal Zero G flight suit
Welcome kit from Zero G
Refreshments
Pre-flight orientation and training
Ground transportation
to and from the airport
DVD with video and personal still
photographs from your flight
From what destinations can I charter?
The Zero G Weightless Experience can be chartered out of any major city in
North America. We primarily fly from our Las Vegas or Kennedy Space Center
(near Orlando, Florida) operation centers. Zero G can operate as many as
3 flights in a single day, accommodating 35 guests per flight.
How can I get questions answered for my guests?
As soon as you book your charter, each of your guests will be sent
their Welcome Packet, and can call Zero G at any time with questions. The
Welcome Packet includes a friendly and thorough orientation manual, a DVD
with video of the experience, required waiver forms, information on local
hotels, and a local experience schedule.
Can the experience
be customized?
Zero G will customize your
charter. This includes:
providing a shorter or
extended ground program,
placing your logo/patch on
the flight suit, placing your
logo on the interior and/or
exterior of the aircraft,
adding a veteran astronaut
to your flight or a celebrity
guest of your choosing.
Tell us your objective, and
we’ll make sure the Zero
G Weightless Experience
meets your needs.
What’s the next step?
Contact one of our charter program executives to discuss
terms and book the experience of a lifetime.
Facts:
Aircraft Type:
Modified Boeing 727-200F
Number of Guests: 35
Number of Flights: Up to 3 flights
a Day
Age Minimum: 12
Typical Flight Time: 90-120 minutes
Parabola Altitude:
24,000 – 32,000 feet
Government Approvals:
Approved by the FAA under Part-121
(highest level of safety certification)
Departure Capabilities:
Any major U.S. airport capable of
accommodating the 727. The homebases
are Las Vegas, Nevada, Kennedy Space
Center (near Orlando, FL)