In the spring of the year, the test dummies have a blast.

They get to ride before anyone else. Today it was Liberty Launch.

We put them in place, fill them with water (for weight), and off they go:

Here's Tony, our maintenance director, helping to empty a dummy after its test rides (it's much easier to move hollow dummies).

Those dummies look a tad pale - drained, even - after their rides, don't they?

Ahem. Yes. I knew that would catch your eye.

The water comes out via the dummy's ... er, belly button.

The last step for Tony is to fold the dummy's legs upward to help move all the water out.

It must be quite a relief when it's over.