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Found this on the site of Leavittation, Inc. who specialize in stunt technology.
Source Link: http://www.stuntrev.com//index.php?pg=index&mod=news#19310-20-2009 - Spiderman 4 using our Skycycle for early green screen testing
Spiderman 4 is using our skycycle flying system, for early green screen testing sessions. In preproduction preparation of the 4th installment of the blockbuster feature film franchise.
The Skycycle allows an actor to be spun in a circular motion either direction, then if combined with a swivel harness. The actor can be spun and flipped at the same time.
The system is fairly simple, inexpensive but very effective. Its basically a steering wheel on a pivot bearing, that a flying technician can turn or bank the actor in a desired direction. Allowing the actor to be spun in 360 degree circles, either direction. Plus they can be banked toward the direction of the turn they are flying in.
Because the system is very simply, its inexpensive to use and quick to set up. Which is always a very good option for any production, no matter how large or small the budget might be.