Have you ever been out in open space and seen those mini-tornados swirling across the sand or gravel? Well, those little things can wreak havoc on wingsuit pilots and paragliders and speed fliers. And that’s exactly what happened here recently in New South Wales. The camera work isn’t pretty, and the screaming may drive you bonkers, but this is a good look at the chaos of trying to get off the ground when a dust devil ruins your takeoff.
This Is What Happens When a Dust Devil Wreaks Havoc on a Paraglider’s Takeoff
Those mini-tornados you see out in the desert really are powerful.
BY The Inertia Mountain | Staff
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