Austrian Felix Baumgartner set for skydive record attempt!!! (46)
Thanks for the reminder and all the info.
Your more than just pretty face.
Really hope it all goes well.
Your more than just pretty face.
Really hope it all goes well.
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lifeisadream: " Austrian Felix Baumgartner set for skydive record attempt!!!
The Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner will attempt to become the first human to break the sound barrier unaided by a vehicle.
He is going to jump out of a balloon at more than 120,000ft (36.5km) above Roswell, New Mexico.
In the near vacuum at that altitude, he should accelerate beyond about 690mph (1,110km/h) within 40 seconds.
Assuming all goes well, he will open a parachute near the ground to land softly in the local desert.
The 43-year-old adventurer - famous for jumping off skyscrapers - is under no illusions about the dangers he faces.
Where he is going, the air pressure is less than 2% of what it is at sea level, and it is impossible to breathe without an oxygen supply.
Others who have tried to break the existing records for the highest, fastest and longest freefalls have lost their lives in the process.
"If something goes wrong, the only thing that might help you is God," says Baumgartner.
"Because if you run out of luck, if you run out of skills, there is nothing left and you have to really hope he is not going to let you down."
Weather permitting, lift-off from Roswell airport should occur about 0700 local time (1300 GMT; 1400BST)."
GO FOR IT FELIX!!!
Might have happened before to some Testpilots in the late Forties and fifties!The Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner will attempt to become the first human to break the sound barrier unaided by a vehicle.
He is going to jump out of a balloon at more than 120,000ft (36.5km) above Roswell, New Mexico.
In the near vacuum at that altitude, he should accelerate beyond about 690mph (1,110km/h) within 40 seconds.
Assuming all goes well, he will open a parachute near the ground to land softly in the local desert.
The 43-year-old adventurer - famous for jumping off skyscrapers - is under no illusions about the dangers he faces.
Where he is going, the air pressure is less than 2% of what it is at sea level, and it is impossible to breathe without an oxygen supply.
Others who have tried to break the existing records for the highest, fastest and longest freefalls have lost their lives in the process.
"If something goes wrong, the only thing that might help you is God," says Baumgartner.
"Because if you run out of luck, if you run out of skills, there is nothing left and you have to really hope he is not going to let you down."
Weather permitting, lift-off from Roswell airport should occur about 0700 local time (1300 GMT; 1400BST)."
GO FOR IT FELIX!!!
I think Chuck Yeager and several others come to mind!
Not sure it was voluntary then!
I sure wish the Guy all the luck in the world!
He needs it!
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Lets hope he doesn't set the world record for the deepest man shaped hole in the ground. Wylie Coyote, ACME and an anvil come to mind. 
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His name suggests he might use a tree to break his fall
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kermit2007: His name suggests he might use a tree to break his fall
Bum gardner has an entirely different meaning here now you mention it!
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In response to: "If something goes wrong, the only thing that might help you is God," says Baumgartner. "Because if you run out of luck, if you run out of skills, there is nothing left and you have to really hope he is not going to let you down."
When you jump out of a plane, you can't blame God for "letting you down".
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Called off due to weather conditions.
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misterprefect: Called off due to weather conditions.
wimp
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Yes, it was called off due to weather conditions.
Thanks to all for your comments!
Thanks to all for your comments!
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misterprefect: Agreed.
Falling at 625mph, and he's afraid of a little wind or rain?
Falling at 625mph, and he's afraid of a little wind or rain?
Well, he is not Misterperfect!
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funxsinia: Has it been rescheduled?
Weds AM!!! As for those who say wimp, Felix has bigger balls than you do. Maybe you need to look at what the balloon is made of and THINK about the SCIENCE that is involved in all this.. I do have to admire him, he is very educated and has a great heart! GO FELIX!! Its the closest you will ever get to God, in this life. 23 miles up, what a rush! Even the SEALS respect Felix!
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Felix Baumgartner’s record-breaking skydive tentatively set for 10/14
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GreenBoots: Not to diminish his effort but... who pays for all of this...?
The ones that buy Red Bull drink.
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rizlared: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/space/9597414/Felix-Baumgartner-forced-to-cancel-record-breaking-skydive-at-last-minute.html
Thank you Rizlared!
"The energy drink maker Red Bull, which is sponsoring the feat, has been promoting a live Internet stream of the event at from nearly 30 cameras on the capsule, the ground and a helicopter. But organizers said there will be a 20-second delay in their broadcast of footage in case of a tragic accident...."
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The Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner will attempt to become the first human to break the sound barrier unaided by a vehicle.
He is going to jump out of a balloon at more than 120,000ft (36.5km) above Roswell, New Mexico.
In the near vacuum at that altitude, he should accelerate beyond about 690mph (1,110km/h) within 40 seconds.
Assuming all goes well, he will open a parachute near the ground to land softly in the local desert.
The 43-year-old adventurer - famous for jumping off skyscrapers - is under no illusions about the dangers he faces.
Where he is going, the air pressure is less than 2% of what it is at sea level, and it is impossible to breathe without an oxygen supply.
Others who have tried to break the existing records for the highest, fastest and longest freefalls have lost their lives in the process.
"If something goes wrong, the only thing that might help you is God," says Baumgartner.
"Because if you run out of luck, if you run out of skills, there is nothing left and you have to really hope he is not going to let you down."
Weather permitting, lift-off from Roswell airport should occur about 0700 local time (1300 GMT; 1400BST)."
GO FOR IT FELIX!!!