kallend 1,623 #1 October 22, 2014 217 years ago today Andre-Jacques Garnerin made the first parachute jump, from a balloon at (about) 3,000ft altitude.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #2 October 22, 2014 Did they use the 45 degree rule then ?......... smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,384 #3 October 22, 2014 "André-Jacques Garnerin (31 January 1769 – 18 August 1823) was a balloonist and the inventor of the frameless parachute." Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andr%C3%A9-Jacques_Garnerin And packers owe him debt of gratitude."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #4 October 22, 2014 Winds weren't too bad but we had a low ceiling IIRC... ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,623 #5 October 22, 2014 jumpwally Did they use the 45 degree rule then ?......... Ask Twardo, he was there.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrubin 0 #6 October 22, 2014 Andre-Jacques Garnerin may have made the first jump, but I heard that Twardo was right behind him jumping a large flag and smoke."I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things." - Antoine de Saint-Exupery Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #7 October 23, 2014 He was the wind dummy! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimjumper 25 #8 October 23, 2014 So that's how that balloon caught fire! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,048 #9 October 23, 2014 Hi John, And this program starts in just a minute or so: NOVA KOPB-DT - 10.1 - Wed, 10/22, 9:00 PM 1 hr "Ben Franklin's Balloons" New, 10/22/2014, Science & Technology Experts explore the first stage of human flight, which began with aeronauts and inventors in 18th-century Paris, as they use period tools and materials to build an early version of the hot-air balloon and re-create a number of important flights. Jerry Baumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keithbar 1 #10 October 23, 2014 Sewing machines and nylon. Not very period correct imhoi have on occasion been accused of pulling low . My response. Naw I wasn't low I'm just such a big guy I look closer than I really am . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,623 #11 October 24, 2014 keithbarSewing machines and nylon. Not very period correct imho Sewing machine was patented in England in 1755. Known to be in use by 1790. Commercially available by 1830.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keithbar 1 #12 October 24, 2014 okay soo what about the nylon balloon envelope and aluminum framework of the gondola hidden under the fabric drape? and the propane burner. I just don't get the pointi have on occasion been accused of pulling low . My response. Naw I wasn't low I'm just such a big guy I look closer than I really am . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,048 #13 October 24, 2014 Hi keith, QuoteI just don't get the point Your first post made me think that you watched the program. Then this post makes me think you didn't. In the program, they said that they did it like they did ( not a true copy of the original ) due to not having the man-power that was used to build the original. Things change, Jerry Baumchen PS) It was still a great program for us history types. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keithbar 1 #14 October 24, 2014 actually I do consider myself a little bit of a history buff .and I did watch the program . although I was in and out of the living room getting my gear together to go bow hunting the next morning. I thought the second part about the gas balloon flight across the English Channel was quite informative.I had a good chuckle where they said the guys had dumped ballast by taking a leak over the side. but I think the part about let's do it this way because of the. Period Correct way is too hard was a cop out. it's like me saying I really want to build a. Period Correct log cabin from the 1830's. then I go out into the woods and swing an axe for a day. then say damn this is too hard call up Honest Abe log homes have them deliver me a kit.then break out the chainsaw and power tools and build it. Then step back and say look at my. Correct log home i have on occasion been accused of pulling low . My response. Naw I wasn't low I'm just such a big guy I look closer than I really am . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,623 #15 October 26, 2014 keithbar actually I do consider myself a little bit of a history buff .and I did watch the program . although I was in and out of the living room getting my gear together to go bow hunting the next morning. I thought the second part about the gas balloon flight across the English Channel was quite informative.I had a good chuckle where they said the guys had dumped ballast by taking a leak over the side. but I think the part about let's do it this way because of the. Period Correct way is too hard was a cop out. it's like me saying I really want to build a. Period Correct log cabin from the 1830's. then I go out into the woods and swing an axe for a day. then say damn this is too hard call up Honest Abe log homes have them deliver me a kit.then break out the chainsaw and power tools and build it. Then step back and say look at my. Correct log home Hey, I've been to Abe Lincoln's birthplace. They built their log cabin inside a Greek temple.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
