Building an Air Ramp That Can Launch a Person 20 Feet
Stunt actors, especially in the 1970s and 80s, did a lot of flying around using something called an air ramp. This is a pneumatic or hydraulic device that springs forward when you step on it, propelling you into the air like you’re jumping dramatically or being thrown by an explosion.
In this Tyler Bell video, he builds his own air ramp and then creates a movie/TV action scene using it to demonstrate how convincing it can be.
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