NickDG 23 #1 May 23, 2008 http://www.visordown.com/motorcyclenews/view/parachute_from_knievels_skycycle_on_ebay/4764.html DB Cooper's would go for more, but it'll be interesting to see what this winds up selling for . . . NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 7 #2 May 23, 2008 Scott Truax, son of the rocket's designer, has signed a letter of authenticity to verify this fact. Additionally, he also confirmed that it was the failed hatch that caused the rocket to malfunction. This is important, because previously people believed the jump failed because of electrical problems. Some even said that Knievel had bottled it and pulled the actuation level. Quote I knew Ole Evil didn't 'screw the pooch'! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ryoder 1,590 #3 May 23, 2008 Quote This is important, because previously people believed the jump failed because of electrical problems. When your jump fails due to electrical problems, that is when you know you are putting too much reliance on electronic gadgets.(talking about current jumping, not EK)"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 7 #4 May 23, 2008 Quote Quote This is important, because previously people believed the jump failed because of electrical problems. When your jump fails due to electrical problems, that is when you know you are putting too much reliance on electronic gadgets.(talking about current jumping, not EK) Yeah...Who'ld a ever thunk ya needed batteries to skydive, but it not just that, it's also those damned TURBINES! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
airtwardo 7 #2 May 23, 2008 Scott Truax, son of the rocket's designer, has signed a letter of authenticity to verify this fact. Additionally, he also confirmed that it was the failed hatch that caused the rocket to malfunction. This is important, because previously people believed the jump failed because of electrical problems. Some even said that Knievel had bottled it and pulled the actuation level. Quote I knew Ole Evil didn't 'screw the pooch'! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #3 May 23, 2008 Quote This is important, because previously people believed the jump failed because of electrical problems. When your jump fails due to electrical problems, that is when you know you are putting too much reliance on electronic gadgets.(talking about current jumping, not EK)"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 7 #4 May 23, 2008 Quote Quote This is important, because previously people believed the jump failed because of electrical problems. When your jump fails due to electrical problems, that is when you know you are putting too much reliance on electronic gadgets.(talking about current jumping, not EK) Yeah...Who'ld a ever thunk ya needed batteries to skydive, but it not just that, it's also those damned TURBINES! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
