Thanks to modern technology, you can fly like a bird over Manhattan
New York's Museum of the Moving Image has a virtual reality system powered by the Oculus Rift that allows users to fly like a bird over Manhattan.
If only Icarus had the benefit of virtual reality.
The Museum of the Moving Image in New York has a new flight simulator that uses the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset to allow users to fly through the streets of Manhattan, free as a bird.
The simulator is at the museum until June 7 and visitors can take off on Friday nights, Saturdays and Sundays, with special tickets.
The user lays face down on a wooden platform and spreads their arms wings. They can control their flight with paddles connected to their hands. A fan mounted in front gives the illusion of wind in your face.
Birdly New York from maxR on Vimeo.
The video is awesome enough, but being strapped in must be incredible.
- Dan Gartland
