View Larger Map The pod at New Hope is a prototype with brand new machines to follow. It was very 1970's playboy magazine full page ad chic. It looked like it had gotten some use but not shabby. The fact that it seemed like it was well worn was actually comforting. The space was spare as New Hope is just starting up. The experience was surreal. I am glad I watched the video from the Wall Street Journal seen here: You go through a presentation and waivers that are pretty clear and not overly scary. There is a panic button to press if you need out and I'd have been TOTALLY comfortable using it if I was not comfortable. You get large cup of water so you can swallow which helps keep your ears from getting plugged up. I found out right away that I'd have to pop my ears the entire time with yawns and nose pinches, etc. I am sensitive that way on flights and once I got the hang of it by about the middle of my 20 minute session, it was no big deal. I do feel some pressure still in my ears and I do feel something. In one of the videos I saw online someone said it helped with peripheral vision and I believe that. My vision seemed clearer this afternoon. You watch a screen that shows the altitude you are climbing and descending. Each little session is 5 minutes and four sets of those is most popular. I want to continue to try the CVAC to see if there are any other results. There are some pretty interesting claims besides the 3 grand slams etc. If you are interested in checking it out for yourself, Jacksonville is one of the few cities that will have CVAC in the near term. You can call them at (904) 858-0111.
