TIME.com Pictures of the Week August 11

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August 11 - 17

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WHEN SKIERS FLY:
Phille Meier of Switzerland performs a "back flip mute grab" high above Mount Aspiring National Park during an expression session at the World Heli Challenge near Wanaka, New Zealand. Thursday, August 16, 2001.

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