Monday, April 07, 2008

Skydiving on Google Maps

Super Skydive is a fun Dutch website that allows you to skydive above any location in the Netherlands.

Before you embark on your plane journey you first have to enter your destination (if you don't know any Dutch addresses try this one). When the plane reaches the skies above your destination a green light flashes and a film begins to play of someone preparing to skydive. The door of the plane then opens and you spring from the plane.



As you descend you can see your feet dangling over the satellite imagery of your chosen destination and the ground hurtling towards you.

This is a really great use of Google Maps' satellite imagery. Hopefully some other destinations will be added soon. I really want to skydive on the Giza Pyramids, the Eiffel Tower and Niagara Falls. So more soon please.

More Google Maps games

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5 comments:

Jeroen Bennink said...

Another cool link is a jump above the "Euromast" in Rotterdam. you can jump for yourself on this link

http://www.superskydive.nl/skydive/rottmpark1

Keir Clarke said...

Thanks Jeroen. That one looks like it might be a painful landing.

Jeroen said...

Hi Keir, Can't you make it available for Belgium (Flanders) please?

There are dropzones in Moorsele, Zwartberg, Shaffen and Hoevenen.

Or can I help you creating it?

Thx,

Jeroen Gaerdelen
Computer Programmer & Skydive student

Keir Clarke said...

Hi Jereon,

I'm afraid I have nothing to do with Super Skydive and unfortunately I don't have any contact information for the site's creators either.

emileetinker said...

jEROEN? My dream is to jump Giza. Any links? I believe I only found a link for a private airport.