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10/14/2012 01:48:18 PM · #26 |
Originally posted by Cory:
Wonder if he'll make 130k? |
He'd be a pussy if he didn't.
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10/14/2012 01:48:30 PM · #27 |
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:
*POP!* |
hahahah!
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10/14/2012 01:49:28 PM · #28 |
lol.. pop indeed.
The whole supersonic human thing is pretty cool too. |
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10/14/2012 01:52:58 PM · #29 |
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10/14/2012 01:54:41 PM · #30 |
LOL, what was that, did the controller just go off on a rant about the visor?
They totally muted him. |
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10/14/2012 01:56:26 PM · #31 |
| First depressurization. 40,000ft. |
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10/14/2012 01:59:20 PM · #32 |
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10/14/2012 01:59:51 PM · #33 |
| An interesting fact: The gent who is helping him run through the checklist is Joe Kittinger - who years back made a jump from 102,000 feet. |
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10/14/2012 02:05:16 PM · #34 |
must be getting close if they're on the releasing seat belt.
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10/14/2012 02:08:01 PM · #35 |
| He's out. 128,175ft and rapidly descending. |
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10/14/2012 02:09:26 PM · #36 |
Oh, he got that spin back in control.. Looked edgy there for a moment.
Message edited by author 2012-10-14 14:11:40. |
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10/14/2012 02:13:36 PM · #37 |
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10/14/2012 02:13:40 PM · #38 |
didn't break the longest freefall... Kittinger still owns that one.
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10/14/2012 02:17:20 PM · #39 |
| Nice landing... points for style for sure! |
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10/14/2012 02:17:28 PM · #40 |
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10/14/2012 02:17:59 PM · #41 |
| Who's the photographer? I want his job today. ;) |
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10/14/2012 02:23:15 PM · #42 |
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10/14/2012 02:25:47 PM · #43 |
Im glad I didnt miss that (big thanks to the OP).
My internet connection is wonky at times, and just as he stood on the ledge of the capsule it kicked out on me... thankfully, they took their time with the checklist and I caught the jump. |
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10/14/2012 02:27:47 PM · #44 |
Man, that was great. Not very often you see something like that live.
That spin at the beginning had me holding my breath. But the final parachute in to landing was fantastic.
Interesting fact: He was born on 20th April 1969, the same day as me. Interesting how paths in life diverge like that. To the point where he's jumping off a ledge 35km over my head... lol |
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10/14/2012 02:33:49 PM · #45 |
awesome jump.....awesome landing....Good job
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10/14/2012 02:39:35 PM · #46 |
Me Next!
Hold on while I up my life insurance :)
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10/14/2012 02:42:33 PM · #47 |
did he break the sound barrier though
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10/14/2012 02:49:03 PM · #48 |
WOW - I was glued to my seat for over 3 hours. What a jump, bravo Felix!
What a hostile environment to be in. I've watched spacewalks before, but this was something else. The moment the little figure dropped from the capsule... he fell through vacuum, almost for an entire minute, before he had enough air around him to be able to stabilize. I think something happened to him during the spins. Can't wait for the press conference.
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10/14/2012 02:50:42 PM · #49 |
Originally posted by cowboy221977:
did he break the sound barrier though |
I suspect he did, but we'll have to wait for them to validate it.
It seemed like he triggered the chute short of the "longest free fall" record intentionally? If so, that would show a high level of respect for Kittinger. |
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10/14/2012 02:53:21 PM · #50 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
Originally posted by cowboy221977:
did he break the sound barrier though |
I suspect he did, but we'll have to wait for them to validate it.
It seemed like he triggered the chute short of the "longest free fall" record intentionally? If so, that would show a high level of respect for Kittinger. |
I can't fathom doing this in the early 60's. |
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