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Whoring On heres a few other small acts one courtesy of skypuppy's question on suspensions that i had forgot. Bill Cole owens the highest Canadian jump at 32,916 feet it is reconized by the FAI although it seems its not by the CSPA. Here is another little known fact in 1934 the altititude/delay record was earned by an american, in russia using russian equipment pilots and planes.Victor Herman earned the record jumping from an ANT-9 at 24,000 feet. No reserve. No Oxygen. It was his 43 jump. It was a 142 second freefall. He was really young as I remember. Ill try to find something on Tom Reid's attempt before he passed. You might have more luck with someone from England though. -e Propblast
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K you asked for it. When you do your research remember starnes and kittinger made several attempt over the years constantely uping the bar. more info on Tac Test There record was set 16 Dec 63. All these guys went through the standard process one would do today. Showing the importance of their work, like prebreathing etc. 16 total jumps where made. They jumped over the Naval Air Facility at El Centro, Calif. Making this truly a multi-national affair. There is an old parachutist article on this that ive seen on the web, Ill see if I can find it for you if you like. Attached is a photo of them if it will go -e Propblast
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Now that is a cool lookin plane Propblast
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Do you know the last year it was manufactured by chance. Im trying to date a canopy I havent seen yet. To see if it will even be worth my looking at. -e Propblast
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Ok another history fact to follow. Tac-test 63-18 End of 1963 this was a joint effort by the US Army and US Airforce to develop freefall techniques for the military. Jumps were made all the way up to 43,500 ft. Altitude was derived by averaging all the jumpers barometers. They jumped from a C-130B. Like I said this was a test HALO jump. It involved a total of 14 jumpers I believe. 9/5 split between Army and the AF. Pretty ballsy stuff for the time. -e Propblast
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I checked that book out of a public library a few years ago. I havent seen it since. do you own a copy? It had alot of neat pictures huh? I think it was also the one that detailed the catepillar club and its infamous members. -e Propblast
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Skypup, Have you seen the book the endless fall by mike swain. Its an excellent book with many good stories. In it he details the chuteless jump. makes for intresting reading. -e Propblast
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OK so I will probably wear this thread out and be banished to the land of post whores but, here is another.
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This used to be something that i was interested in and I got alot of info stored around the house ill post it as i find it. In 1941 Arthur Starnes set a world record by freefalling from 30800 feet to 1500 ft. This jump would be much like those done in the future by Col. Joe and others in that it had many doctors on the staff to record info. The jump was done to prove that pilots could survive long falls from high altitude without suffering ill effects. -e Propblast
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What is the oldest aircraft you have ever jumped? Propblast
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No but i have seen this footage before somewhere. Ill look and see if I can find out. -e Propblast
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tried to edit for the question which is which is true? Propblast
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Kelly i think you and I are thinking along the same lines. Ive seen the 12000 and its 80's tech. Hear is one more ? for you. Its my understanding that you can leave it on all day and it stays calibrated. If you turn it off under canopy you have to recalibrate it. I think the big misconception that a few people i talked to had was that you had to recalibrate it for every jump. -e Propblast
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The ASTRA. Propblast
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I had heard grumblings of this too. Thats why im trying to make an informed decision when i do get a new rig. Has the ASTRA really been around that long or are you refering to the FXC 12000 which ive seen people use as well. Either way I appreciate the info. I wish their website was more up to date. -e Propblast
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Ok so that answered my question on moisture proof. I see that the rate of decent to fire is 115fps how does that compare to the Cypres? Anyone ever had one go off? -e Propblast
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Do you have there web site handy. Propblast
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Thanks Propblast
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Who makes em ive searched through the gear data base and cant find it and it seems as though my copy of the parachute manual has been permanently borrowed by one of my friends. -e Propblast
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I pack my own. Part of the FJC that I went to was learning to pack. As a matter of fact you had to before your first jump. I'm glad that they did spend the time to teach us. I think it was an important part of learning to skydive -e Propblast
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Do any of you use the ASTRA? I have heard that they are extremely rugged and reliable. About the only complaint I heard was from a rigger that said he didnt care for the external on/off switch. I havent used this AAD but am looking for info on it. -e Propblast
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newbie checking in; question about 1 cheap DZ
propblast replied to Witold's topic in Introductions and Greets
Witold are you a dependent...i think i know where you are talking about but that is important info to know so i dont steer you wrong. -e Propblast -
Its a good book but focuses on his life and problems more so than the attempt. It is very intresting though and sits on the shelf with my other skydiving books. I think I had to special order it like two years ago. -e Propblast
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thanks. im looking into it as i type. -e Propblast
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Wendy is this article in the January 03 issue or another year? -e Propblast