Part of an airport base in the Ukraine, this old airplane has been repurposed as a giant slide for those who want to experience what it's like to evacuate an aircraft during emergency procedures.
This old Tupolev Tu-124 jet has been mounted on giant poles that keep it fairly high off the ground. Children have to climb a long, twisting staircase in order to get into the hangar and then they must close their eyes and plunge down the dark tube slide until they make it safely out the other end. Such playground equipment should be part of every pilot's training in order to make sure they don't have any fear of heights.
Who knew an old airplane could make an awesome giant slide?
What's Driving This Trend
- Upcycling
- Repurposing old airplanes for recreational use presents opportunities for creating unique experiences for customers.
- Aviation-themed Playgrounds
- Opportunities in creating aviation-themed playgrounds that cater to children and families looking for unique playtime experiences.
- Sustainable Tourism
- Repurposed airplane playground equipment offers an opportunity for sustainable tourism, as it reuses existing structures and materials instead of building new ones.
Who This Affects Most
- Aviation
- Opportunities exist for airlines and aviation companies to repurpose decommissioned planes for recreational use, creating additional revenue streams outside their core business functions.
- Playground Equipment
- Playground equipment manufacturers can create aviation-themed equipment to cater to the growing demand for unique recreational experiences and themed parks.
- Tourism
- Travel and tourism businesses can incorporate repurposed airplane playground equipment as part of their offerings, catering to customers looking for unique and memorable experiences.
