Airdrop Experiments with the US Air Force

Introduction

• Participants: Dude Perfect team and US Air Force
• Main Activities: Dropping various objects from a C17 aircraft
• Goals: Demonstrate airdrop capabilities and conduct various fun experiments

Key Activities

Live Demonstration of C17 Airdrop

• Initial demo with a note drop
• Observations on accuracy and speed

Dart Drop Challenge

• Objective: Drop giant darts as close to a bullseye as possible from the C17
• Rounds: Three rounds of dart drops
• Results:
  • First pass: All overshot the target
  • Second pass: Some closer darts
  • Third pass: Cody Jones wins by getting closest to the bullseye

Golf Challenge

• Objective: Hit large golf balls out of the C17 and play from where they land
• Course Information: Par 5
• Results: Mixed success, long way from the hole

Spill The Water Challenge

• Objective: Keep cups of water steady inside the plane during aggressive maneuvers
• Results: Many spills, added aviation challenges

Midair Refueling Experience

• Objective: Demonstrate midair refueling process
• Cody's Role: Participate in the refueling from a secondary aircraft

Main Event: 500 Basketball Drop

• Initial Setup: 50 basketball hoops set up on the ground
• First Drop: 500 basketballs dropped, no confirmed makes
• Second Drop: Another 500 basketballs, still no confirmed makes

Conclusions and Reflections

• Outcome: No successful basketball shots despite two large drops
• Future Plans: More trials with increased equipment and attempts
• Sponsors: Thanks to Spalding for the basketballs and the US Air Force for their support

Miscellaneous Notes

• Promotions for Dude Perfect merch and app
• Emphasis on the scale and excitement of the event

Fun Elements

• Humorous commentary throughout various challenges
• Shawn off Pontiac Aztek as a humorous giveaway item