Dougiefresh 0 #1 August 22, 2008 Ouch. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,408761,00.htmlHuman beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiver30960 0 #2 August 22, 2008 Don't blame the packers, it was all body position. Elvisio "to boldly go" Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #3 August 22, 2008 I've actually watched them pack that thing up in preparation for testing awhile back(that was not the first test on it). The parachutes are vacuum packed into the individual compartments in a mylar looking material to protect them from the effects of space,etc. All of it, to include the parachutes weigh an ass load, which as all engineers know, is a lot more than a butt load "It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #4 August 22, 2008 Quote All of it, to include the parachutes weigh an ass load, which as all engineers know, is a lot more than a butt load But it's not as heavy as a shit load or even close to a Fuck load!If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougiefresh 0 #5 August 22, 2008 QuoteI've actually watched them pack that thing up Damn that's cool. Do you need some high-level clearance for that, or can you just tour the NASA cleanrooms and see what they're up to? We're paying for it... it seems only fair that we know where our money is going.Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhi 24 #6 August 22, 2008 Number of jumps? Canopy type? WL?Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeflyChile 0 #7 August 22, 2008 QuoteNumber of jumps? Canopy type? WL? RSL? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #8 August 23, 2008 Quoteor can you just tour the NASA cleanrooms and see what they're up to? HAHA, I have yet to see a clean room in Yuma where they prep that thing."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karlm 0 #9 August 23, 2008 Quote Quote or can you just tour the NASA cleanrooms and see what they're up to? HAHA, I have yet to see a clean room in Yuma where they prep that thing. WHAT? I heard Chuck Norris has clearance for the clean room Better never to have met you in my dream than to wake and reach for hands that are not there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpsat14k 0 #10 August 23, 2008 Hell, If my memory serves me correctly they had this process down pat back in say, the late 60's and early 70's. Seems odd to me it will take 15+- years to get to the moon this time when it only took 9+ years 40 years ago. I guess divvying out all that government money takes much longer these days. Sad state of present day reality.Party like it's $19.99 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #11 August 23, 2008 Quote Hell, If my memory serves me correctly they had this process down pat back in say, the late 60's and early 70's. Lets just say that things have changed since then and are a bit more involved then back then. If it was easy, anyone could do it. Besides, thats why it's called TESTING"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpsat14k 0 #12 August 23, 2008 Bullshit, The only thing that's changed is corporate profit and the political climate.Party like it's $19.99 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougiefresh 0 #13 August 23, 2008 QuoteQuoteor can you just tour the NASA cleanrooms and see what they're up to? HAHA, I have yet to see a clean room in Yuma where they prep that thing. Yeah, ok, I assumed. My sister in law worked with NASA satellites a few years ago and it was all cleanroom work. Of course, those are actually going into space, instead of becoming desert pancake. So seriously -- do they just rig the thing in some hanger? I imagine it's on some military base at least.Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,390 #14 August 23, 2008 Quote So seriously -- do they just rig the thing in some hanger? I imagine it's on some military base at least. They have a guy in Western TX pack them. He was a rigger in 'Nam, and he repacks those babies every week!"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
Amazon 7 #15 August 23, 2008 QuoteSeems odd to me it will take 15+- years to get to the moon this time when it only took 9+ years 40 years ago. I guess divvying out all that government money takes much longer these days. When President Kennedy made that pledge... he made sure there was actually funding for the people and material...it was not a feel good pie in the sky sound bite. It is amazing what this country can do when things become a national priority. Times...indeed.... have changed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougiefresh 0 #16 August 23, 2008 This is not 'Nam. This is NASA. There are rules here.Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #17 August 23, 2008 Quote Bullshit, The only thing that's changed is corporate profit and the political climate. No, really. I've watched them work on it during various stages of the assembly and the people putting it together are some of the most experienced people in the field that I've met. There are some real challenges to making all of that stuff work together smoothly. They are literally putting 10 lbs into a 5 lbs bag. BTW, I'm not talking politics or any of that other bullshit. If you want to talk about that stuff , take it to SC."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #18 August 23, 2008 QuoteSo seriously -- do they just rig the thing in some hanger? I imagine it's on some military base at least. The chutes are vacuum sealed elsewhere but the capsule and the sealed parachutes with all the other pieces they put on it are indeed assembled inside a hanger along with other pieces of heavy drop equipment scheduled for testing on Yuma proving grounds."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybill 19 #19 August 23, 2008 Hi Doug, Major Divot I'm sure!! I usedta' work for ScurvyIrvin a few years ago and we had one program (Kisler) that had (6) ea., 156ft. dia recovery canopys for a 42,000 lb rocket booster!! Got as far as the 6-pack drop at yuma "IT WORKED!! GOT PHOTO'S & VIDEO!!" We had some similar problems leading up to the "Big Drop!!" Programer chute and the sled wanting to tip over and cut the main bridle. They'll figure it out. 116ft dia should be easy to pak!! The 156 ft dia's were actually quite easy, just heavy- 1 D-bag packed was just over 300 lb. After the big drop, Kisler ran out of $$ and the program flushed.SCR-2034, SCS-680 III%, Deli-out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #20 August 24, 2008 Quote Ouch. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,408761,00.html Femur is NOT a verb! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
