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Skydiver preparing for 23 mile jump from the edge of space

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by KingCheetah, May 22, 2010.

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  1. Jontro

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    Real ballers do it from the MIDDLE of space.
     
    #41 Jontro, Oct 9, 2012
  2. LosPollosHermanos

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    a true rockets fan would get the reference.

    Rep to you CH.
     
    #42 LosPollosHermanos, Oct 9, 2012
  3. Jontro

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    Are you saying the skydiver will ascend to space by bus?
     
    #43 Jontro, Oct 9, 2012
  4. Major

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    :confused: He may have the number wrong, but 120mph is a measure of velocity, not of acceleration.
     
    #44 Major, Oct 9, 2012
  5. Luckyazn

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    It just seems like airplane flys alot higher above ground than just 8miles
     
    #45 Luckyazn, Oct 9, 2012
  6. LosPollosHermanos

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    velocity is the first integral, not derivative of acceleration.
     
    #46 LosPollosHermanos, Oct 9, 2012
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    120 mph is a measure of speed

    velocity is a vector
     
    #47 Commodore, Oct 9, 2012
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    I'm sure you knew what he meant. the context of the discussion is terminal velocity, which by definition is speed in one direction.
     
    #48 heypartner, Oct 9, 2012
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    In this instance, the direction is implied. There is only one way he can go in a freefall...
     
    #49 LosPollosHermanos, Oct 9, 2012
  10. RedRedemption

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    You have derivatives and integrals confused. :grin:
     
    #50 RedRedemption, Oct 9, 2012
  11. Rocket River

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    If he survives he will be a celebrated champion of bravery
    but
    If he fails he will be a Darwin Award Winner . . . .

    Rocket River
    Guts for Glory
     
    #51 Rocket River, Oct 9, 2012
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    I think my hands and brain are independent of each other.
     
    #52 Air Langhi, Oct 10, 2012
  13. davidio840

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    When is he jumping?
     
    #53 davidio840, Oct 10, 2012
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    What does he get if he lives? Any monetary gains?
     
    #54 pirc1, Oct 10, 2012
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    http://www.redbullstratos.com/live

     
    #55 boomboom, Oct 11, 2012
  16. bobrek

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    Most commericial flights fly in the 30,000 - 36,000 foot range.
     
    #56 bobrek, Oct 11, 2012
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    [​IMG]

    Well, he'll get a view like this -- except it will be about 30,000 feet higher.
     
    #57 KingCheetah, Oct 11, 2012
  18. R0ckets03

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    I'm sure he'll be collecting royalties from a tv shows, books, etc. Prolly nothing that will set him up for life, but then again, I don't think he is doing this for financial reasons.
     
    #58 R0ckets03, Oct 11, 2012
  19. SwoLy-D

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    Uhhh... I DO know who that is (see the filename)... and a true Clutchfans would know the "reference???? :confused: " :eek:
     
    #59 SwoLy-D, Oct 11, 2012
  20. micks96

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    gonna make for a pretty cool "Red Bull gives you wings" commercial.
     
    #60 micks96, Oct 11, 2012
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