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Oct 14, 2012 12:55 PM
Uh oh.. issues with the face heater
Oct 14, 2012 12:55pm
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said_aouita

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Oct 14, 2012 12:57 PM
Automatik;1294948 wrote:So they are pulling one over us with this "live" broadcast?
I guarantee they'd go to commercial before they show his head exploding live on tv.
Oct 14, 2012 12:57pm
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Oct 14, 2012 1:03 PM
while we're waiting, check out this pilot from the air show I went to on the beach yesterday.

[video=youtube;6MLrnWMR6pQ][/video]


Oct 14, 2012 1:03pm
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gut

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Oct 14, 2012 1:07 PM
I mean, the air force dude that jumped 50 years ago from 19 miles is truly insane. There was a guy that probably had more than 50/50 shot of something going fatally wrong when he went up.

Sound like Kittinger had a pleasant trip then, as well. Good lord.
Oct 14, 2012 1:07pm
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Oct 14, 2012 1:12 PM
gut;1294982 wrote:I mean, the air force dude that jumped 50 years ago from 19 miles is truly insane. There was a guy that probably had more than 50/50 shot of something going fatally wrong when he went up.

Sound like Kittinger had a pleasant trip then, as well. Good lord.
Tear in glove? Not telling anyone, still jumping. Like a boss.
Oct 14, 2012 1:12pm
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Oct 14, 2012 1:15 PM
Joe Kittinger = John Wayne
Oct 14, 2012 1:15pm
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gut

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Oct 14, 2012 1:19 PM
I wonder how many years it was before Kittinger could even tell anyone about that jump:rolleyes:
Oct 14, 2012 1:19pm
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Oct 14, 2012 1:20 PM
Apparently something is up with his mask, but they're proceeding
Oct 14, 2012 1:20pm
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Oct 14, 2012 1:31 PM
Getting closer..
Oct 14, 2012 1:31pm
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Oct 14, 2012 1:32 PM
So they are waiting till it levels itself? What if it just pops?
Oct 14, 2012 1:32pm
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Oct 14, 2012 1:34 PM
sportchampps;1294934 wrote:This is intense I just turned it what's the closest someone has came to doing this before
50 years ago. Check out the 3 links in my other post. They have footage from back then. It's truly fascinating.


http://joekittinger.com/recordsawards.html

Military Awards
  • Silver Star with Oak Leaf Cluster
  • Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf Cluster
  • Distinguished Flying Cross - Project Man High
  • Distinguished Flying Cross - Project Excelsior (Parachute jump from 102,800 feet)
  • Distinguished Flying Cross - 4 Oak Leaf Clusters - Vietnam
  • Bronze Star Medal with "V" device and two Oak Leaf Clusters
  • Meritorious Service Medal
  • Air Medal with twenty three Oak Leaf Clusters
  • Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Clusters
  • Presidential Unit Citation
  • Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
  • Army of Occupation Medal
  • National Defense Service Medal
  • Vietnam Service Medal with seven Service stars
  • Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm
  • Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
  • POW Medal
Oct 14, 2012 1:34pm
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Oct 14, 2012 1:35 PM
This dude is about to do the damn thing
Oct 14, 2012 1:35pm
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Oct 14, 2012 1:39 PM
Still ascending lol.

I cant wait til' he jumps. I hope he has cameras on the suit/helmet.
Oct 14, 2012 1:39pm
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Oct 14, 2012 1:40 PM
128k'


That balloon looks like it is gonna pop
Oct 14, 2012 1:40pm
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Oct 14, 2012 1:41 PM
:laugh: If this balloon pops it's gonna be the GOAT! I mean just imagine seeing a 200 foot balloon explode
Oct 14, 2012 1:41pm
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Oct 14, 2012 1:48 PM
Anyone not watching this right now is doing it wrong. Seriously.
Oct 14, 2012 1:48pm
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Oct 14, 2012 1:49 PM
Yeah, this is awesome.
Oct 14, 2012 1:49pm
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Oct 14, 2012 1:49 PM
This dude has to be nervous as hell right now
Oct 14, 2012 1:49pm
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Oct 14, 2012 1:50 PM
At least it warmed up outside.
Oct 14, 2012 1:50pm
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Oct 14, 2012 1:51 PM
Classyposter58;1295058 wrote:This dude has to be nervous as hell right now
I would've crapped my spacesuit long ago.
Oct 14, 2012 1:51pm
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Oct 14, 2012 1:51 PM
I'm pacing. This is just amazing and tense.
Oct 14, 2012 1:51pm
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Oct 14, 2012 1:52 PM
OSH;1295059 wrote:At least it warmed up outside.
I think the temp probe is catching the escaping air from the capsule
Oct 14, 2012 1:52pm
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Oct 14, 2012 1:54 PM
His footstep is the size of a skateboard they said! lol
Oct 14, 2012 1:54pm
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Oct 14, 2012 1:54 PM
OSH;1295059 wrote:At least it warmed up outside.
Doesn't matter, there's so few air molecules up there you won't feel it
Oct 14, 2012 1:54pm
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Oct 14, 2012 1:56 PM
here we go
Oct 14, 2012 1:56pm