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You may have seen the renders, but Wyp Aviation's "Wingboard" is closer than ever to becoming a reality. Simply put, this board will enable riders to surf through the air at more than 100mph being towed by a plane, carving through clouds. "Testing was set up so that the rider and WingBoard would experience the same forces as if they were being towed by an aircraft. The tow line, instead of being attached to an aircraft, was attached approximately 45 feet inside the wind tunnel contraction. Flight testing revealed that the system was extremely stable and easy to fly. Full flight capabilities were achieved within 15 minutes of starting testing and very closely matched predictions," said the company


 
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