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Started by Palehorse, January 03, 2012, 12:51:07 PM

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Locutus

#405
October 14, 2012, 01:06:54 PM
Quote from: Palehorse on October 14, 2012, 01:05:56 PM
They're still trouble shooting that visor screen issue. . .

When he does his bunny hop that thing is going to ice up instantly.

I'm wondering what they would do if they have to abort at his current altitude.  He's passing through 90,000 feet.
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Palehorse

#406
October 14, 2012, 01:10:12 PM
I'm thinking there is a dump valve for the helium?

The temp is going back up now.
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Palehorse

#407
October 14, 2012, 01:15:23 PM
The fullscreen view at the link I posted is awesome! Of course, watching on a mac with HD display helps.  :icon_twisted:
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Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

Palehorse

#408
October 14, 2012, 01:18:08 PM
Just passed through the record altitude.
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

Locutus

#409
October 14, 2012, 01:19:05 PM
There's a 20 second delay on the feed in case his blood really does boil.  ;D
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Palehorse

#410
October 14, 2012, 01:22:11 PM
Quote from: Locutus on October 14, 2012, 01:19:05 PM
There's a 20 second delay on the feed in case his blood really does boil.  ;D

Yeah, so they can "fade to black". I think they need to show it no matter what the outcome. If he boils then it will stand as a deterrent to allowing other idiots to attempt such feats.
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

Palehorse

#411
October 14, 2012, 01:23:51 PM
Are they planning to recover the capsule? It appears that they could operate the dump valves from the ground and control a descent somewhat?
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

Locutus

#412
October 14, 2012, 01:25:54 PM
Quote from: Palehorse on October 14, 2012, 01:23:51 PM
Are they planning to recover the capsule? It appears that they could operate the dump valves from the ground and control a descent somewhat?

Yes, the capsule has a parachute of its own and will be recovered. 
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Locutus

#413
October 14, 2012, 01:26:31 PM
Quote from: Palehorse on October 14, 2012, 01:22:11 PM
Yeah, so they can "fade to black". I think they need to show it no matter what the outcome. If he boils then it will stand as a deterrent to allowing other idiots to attempt such feats.

I agree.  I wonder if Henry Hawk is watching this.  I know he was looking forward to the attempt.
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Palehorse

#414
October 14, 2012, 01:29:14 PM
110k ft and rising.

The "color commentators" are inferring that there may be an abort decision over that face screen issue.
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

Palehorse

#415
October 14, 2012, 01:32:33 PM
Breaking the record for a manned balloon flight of 113740 ft set i 1961.
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

Locutus

#416
October 14, 2012, 01:37:50 PM
Quote from: Palehorse on October 14, 2012, 01:29:14 PM
110k ft and rising.

The "color commentators" are inferring that there may be an abort decision over that face screen issue.

That would really suck if that turned out to be the case, but it's doubtful that they would let him proceed with that issue.
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Locutus

#417
October 14, 2012, 01:39:51 PM
Now saying float altitude is going to be around 125,000 feet, so he'll be jumping from 5,000 feet higher than he expected.
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Palehorse

#418
October 14, 2012, 01:41:43 PM
Quote from: Locutus on October 14, 2012, 01:39:51 PM
Now saying float altitude is going to be around 125,000 feet, so he'll be jumping from 5,000 feet higher than he expected.

IF he jumps. I'm betting they scrub the jump.
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

Palehorse

#419
October 14, 2012, 01:43:25 PM
They just green lighted the jump.  (yet another bet I lost)  :biggrin:
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville
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