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Have You Seen This? Its a bird, its a plane, its a snowmobile
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This group of trained and professional stuntpeople got together in Riksgrnsen, Sweden, to turn a snowmobile into a flying machine using a paragliding parachute. They attach the chute with a hinky-looking getup, then stuntman Antti Pendikainen unceremoniously drives the blessed thing straight off a cliff. - photo by Martha Ostergar
EAST STUNTINGTON When you think of something gracefully cutting through the sky, you might think of an eagle, the Blue Angels or maybe even Superman.

Now, if we made a list of things that would make the least graceful appearance while traveling through the air, a snowmobile would certainly be near the top. After all, a machine weighing several hundred pounds, with features that exclude wings and a fuselage, is practically designed for flying failure.

If youve seen the Disney live-action classic Snowball Express, you know exactly what I mean.

Enter the Stunt Freaks Team. This group of trained and professional stuntpeople got together in Riksgrnsen, Sweden, to turn a snowmobile into a flying machine using a paragliding parachute. They attach the chute with a hinky-looking getup, then stuntman Antti Pendikainen unceremoniously drives the blessed thing straight off a cliff.

Although I was a little surprised that it worked (I mean, they posted it on YouTube, so it wasnt going to be a complete disaster), I was even more surprised that the flying contraption looked graceful and peaceful. In fact, the ride was so smooth that Pendikainen was cheeky enough to have a snack and a lounging rest midflight.

But dont take my word for it: watch the 4.5-minute video to see the surprisingly majestic display, but please dont try this at home.