Red Bull Stratos
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Red Bull Stratos
Not really heli related - but as aviators you may be keen to watch this. Felix is currently being live broadcast in a helium balloon working it's way up to 23-24 miles altitude to attempt the worlds highest sky/space-dive. He is expected to become the first person to break the speed of sound in free fall. All being broadcast live as we speak, expected jump time 15.30 GMT. They are not sure what will happen as he approaches the sound barrier, and the biggest concern is going into an uncontrollable spin leading to a blackout (as happened to the previous record setter).
Live Broadcast | Red Bull Stratos
Live Broadcast | Red Bull Stratos
RotorHead
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Have it on. There is a thread in the Jet Blast section covering it.
http://www.pprune.org/jet-blast/4975...stratos-6.html
http://www.pprune.org/jet-blast/4975...stratos-6.html
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Sky News - Skydiver Prepares To Jump From Edge Of Space - Clicky.
He wants to be a heliopter pilot
Baumgartner has said he plans to settle down with his girlfriend and fly helicopters on mountain rescue and firefighting missions in the U.S. and Austria.
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judging by the spin he got himself into during the first minute or so, I'm sure his rotary training helped a lot 
Amazing achievement. I've done a bit of free fall, but this was one helluva leap of faith..
Amazing achievement. I've done a bit of free fall, but this was one helluva leap of faith..
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