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Preview: The Birdmen

October 8, 2009 7:39 AM

Watch these "birdmen" take flight - in some cases at speeds of up to 140 mph - on Sunday's 60 Minutes, Oct. 11, 7 pm ET/PT.

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by RotelJanice October 12, 2009 6:03 PM EDT
WOW - the sound of the wind shearing - I've never heard anything like it! This story dropped my jaw and stopped my heart for a moment. I used to rock climb, and I'm not afraid of heights, but I never imagined this could be done. After my 13-year-old son saw this story with me, he decided this was the ultimate sport for him to do. Congrats, Steve, story well done.
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by shah269 October 11, 2009 11:29 PM EDT
Man was never ment to walk, were were destines to fly.
If you ever even thought of flying or had that precistant dream where you are flying. Find your local Drop Zone and take a drive on over. Say hi to the folks ask them how the equipment works and join them for a little flight. Your life will never be the same.
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by reddishless1 October 11, 2009 11:27 PM EDT
I so want to do this....
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by JimmyCase October 11, 2009 11:11 PM EDT
I wish I had the guts to do that. This has to be the ultimate sport on earth!!
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by lajayhawk October 11, 2009 10:04 PM EDT
looks like fun if you don't mind soiled birdsuits. I wonder what their life insurance premiums run?
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by BH55 October 11, 2009 9:41 PM EDT
IT IS INTERESTING TO SEE THE VARIOUS REACTION OF VARIOUS PEOPLE ..PERSONALLY ..I WILL START TRAINING FOR IT ...NOW ??
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by barbilee October 11, 2009 8:57 PM EDT
i often dream i'm flying-just not in mountains.i've been to alaska and to the moon and outer space-no, i'm not nuts,i just have exiting dreams.oh-to really fly!
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by flybyty October 11, 2009 8:47 PM EDT
There is only a momentary feeling of falling, till you get speed up and feel the wind on your body. My goal in skydiving is to get to this point. being in the air is very refreshing and relaxing helps clear the mind and put things in perspective. I recommend it for everyone!!!! C-35646
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by joshcaley October 11, 2009 8:46 PM EDT
Steve: More should have been said about McConkey. A good story, though. Good to see something different, regarding aspirations that some have. Cg, I'm sorry your life sucks.
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by viper7819 October 11, 2009 8:45 PM EDT
This has got to be an unbelievable rush..the closest thing to actually flying like a bird at 150 miles an hour right along the cliffs, but does not leave any room for error.
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