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Discussion in 'Aviation Chat' started by dmaxx3500, Jul 25, 2012.

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  1. dmaxx3500

    dmaxx3500 Formula 3

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    #1 dmaxx3500, Jul 25, 2012
  2. doug_porsche

    doug_porsche Karting

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    #2 doug_porsche, Jul 25, 2012
    but it sort of looks fun!

    Manhigh
     
  3. justinn

    justinn Karting

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    #3 justinn, Jul 27, 2012
    They are attempting to break this record, set in 1960....

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xE71aKXjss0[/ame]

    Imagine being that guy(Kittinger). "Ok, Col. Kittinger, When you get up to the highest reaches of the atmostphere, of which we don't really know where it is, just jump. Should be around 20 miles up. Good Luck and hopfully we see you back on the ground in one piece. By the way, we are going to duct tape some gloves on you so you won't freeze to death. LOL. I think I would have to go AWOL at that point.

    Justin
     
  4. ND Flack

    ND Flack Formula 3

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    #4 ND Flack, Jul 27, 2012
    His story is well worth reading. As I recall he had a leak in his glove and his hand swelled up like a balloon.

    Even cooler - he's an advisor on this expedition. I don't drink red bull, but that is a damn cool company.
     
  5. TexasF355F1

    TexasF355F1 Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #5 TexasF355F1, Jul 28, 2012
    Very cool story indeed.

    Even beating his record, it still pails in comparison of what Kittinger did in 1960, imo.
     
  6. Tcar

    Tcar F1 Rookie

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    #6 Tcar, Jul 28, 2012
    Yes, agree, PALES in comparison...


    The first guy gets the big kudos.

    Everyone remembers the Wright boys and Chuck Yeager, but not the guy that flew a little higher or faster a few years later.
     

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