Flyfast 0 #1 July 30, 2009 Are there any attempts planned to break the record for highest altitude freefall? It seemed there was lots of interest in this last year but have not heard much since the guy who's space balloon left with out him ZC OG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #2 July 30, 2009 if you got a couple of millions laying around for such an attempt, you gonna be da man! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #3 July 30, 2009 Quote It seemed there was lots of interest in this last year but have not heard much since the guy who's space balloon left with out him It really sucks to miss your load."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
skyjumpsteve 0 #4 July 30, 2009 ...especially when your lift ticket is a few million dollars! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #5 July 30, 2009 On a more practical note, a bunch of Quebecouis recently re-set the Canadian altitude record at 26,800 feet. The used a King Air 200 series and ambulance-style oxygen bottles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #6 July 30, 2009 Quote re-set the Canadian altitude record at 26,800 feet What is that, like 17,000 in US feet and about 7,000 in Euro-ft? --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,115 #7 July 30, 2009 Quote Quote re-set the Canadian altitude record at 26,800 feet What is that, like 17,000 in US feet and about 7,000 in Euro-ft? ... 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
GLIDEANGLE 1 #8 July 30, 2009 The is a civilian US effort to set a new record via a ROCKET ascent rather than using a balloon. A jumper at my DZ is part of the team. I have no additional details.The choices we make have consequences, for us & for others! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steveanders86 0 #9 July 30, 2009 a rocket?! that seems like it would be even more expensive than a balloon! hmm. on a side note, isnt there a DZ in florida that takes you to 18,000 feet? would you have to wear oxygen? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,115 #10 July 30, 2009 QuoteThe is a civilian US effort to set a new record via a ROCKET ascent rather than using a balloon. A jumper at my DZ is part of the team. I have no additional details. Like THIS?... 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
Flyfast 0 #11 July 30, 2009 Quote if you got a couple of millions laying around for such an attempt, you gonna be da man! If any rich skydiver (if there is such a thing) wants to throw up the cash, i'm game!ZC OG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pchapman 279 #12 July 30, 2009 Quote On a more practical note, a bunch of Quebecouis recently re-set the Canadian altitude record at 26,800 feet. As an aside to the general readership, I should mention that that's the Group record. The Individual Canadian record is still 36,916 feet by Bill Cole (Chuteless), set in 1973. The CSPA finally allowed it to be on the books this year, after Bill's history of pissing people off and getting two lifetime suspensions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GLIDEANGLE 1 #13 July 30, 2009 18k must be done with oxygen supplementation in the USA. FAR Sec. 91.211 Supplemental oxygen (a) General. No person may operate a civil aircraft of U.S. registry-- (1) At cabin pressure altitudes above 12,500 feet (MSL) up to and including 14,000 feet (MSL) unless the required minimum flight crew is provided with and uses supplemental oxygen for that part of the flight at those altitudes that is of more than 30 minutes duration; (2) At cabin pressure altitudes above 14,000 feet (MSL) unless the required minimum flight crew is provided with and uses supplemental oxygen during the entire flight time at those altitudes; and (3) At cabin pressure altitudes above 15,000 feet (MSL) unless each occupant of the aircraft is provided with supplemental oxygen. Here is everything you never wanted to know about high altitude jumping: http://www.uspa.org/SIM/Read/Section6/tabid/169/Default.aspx#982The choices we make have consequences, for us & for others! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ion01 2 #14 July 30, 2009 I am pretty sure Joe Kittinger would have the record at 102,800 ft and he fell at a max of 714mph. His parachute opened at 14,000 ft. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SivaGanesha 2 #15 July 30, 2009 Quote Quote On a more practical note, a bunch of Quebecouis recently re-set the Canadian altitude record at 26,800 feet. As an aside to the general readership, I should mention that that's the Group record. The Individual Canadian record is still 36,916 feet by Bill Cole (Chuteless), set in 1973. The CSPA finally allowed it to be on the books this year, after Bill's history of pissing people off and getting two lifetime suspensions. Is the criterion for such a record that it be by Canadians or is it that it be in Canada?"It's hard to have fun at 4-way unless your whole team gets down to the ground safely to do it again!"--Northern California Skydiving League re USPA Safety Day, March 8, 2014 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottyE 0 #16 July 30, 2009 Lake wales is 25 dollars to 15,000 ft . King air during the summer, Otter during the busy season Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #17 July 30, 2009 QuoteThe is a civilian US effort to set a new record via a ROCKET ascent rather than using a balloon. A jumper at my DZ is part of the team. I have no additional details. Not very good option for backing out, though, is there? Rocket goes off, either you parachute on your own, or with the rocket. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #18 July 30, 2009 Quote Quote Quote On a more practical note, a bunch of Quebecouis recently re-set the Canadian altitude record at 26,800 feet. As an aside to the general readership, I should mention that that's the Group record. The Individual Canadian record is still 36,916 feet by Bill Cole (Chuteless), set in 1973. The CSPA finally allowed it to be on the books this year, after Bill's history of pissing people off and getting two lifetime suspensions. Is the criterion for such a record that it be by Canadians or is it that it be in Canada? .......................................................................... Back in the good-old-days, Canadian records could only be set by Canadian citizens in Canadian air space. This concept has blurred in recent years with German records being set in Eloy or Abu Dabai or where-ever they can collect enough large airplanes. Even though I recently queried a member of the CSPA Competition Committee - on this subject - I am still confused????????????? Sure, it makes logistical sense to take your record attempt to a place like Perris or Eloy because they have plenty of experience launching hundred-ways, but I would count those as anything but AMERICAN records. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ozzy13 0 #19 July 30, 2009 Quote on a side note, isnt there a DZ in florida that takes you to 18,000 feet? would you have to wear oxygen? Tittisville and there was no oxygen. Mike Mullins king air. If the whole load pays 5 bucks more they take you to 18k Thats how it was two years ago. Not sure nowNever give the gates up and always trust your rears! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fasted3 0 #20 July 30, 2009 Quoteon a side note, isnt there a DZ in florida that takes you to 18,000 feet? would you have to wear oxygen? Gold Coast Skydivers in MS hosts a HALO operation that goes to 30K. Oxygen is required and provided, as well as fighter pilot style helmets and o2 masks. The jumps aren't cheap, but then again, it's not your average skydive. I've done others to 18k with o2 on the plane, but that was not much different than a regular jump.But what do I know? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meux 0 #21 July 31, 2009 Not sure how often they do it, but I've gone to 22,500 at ZHills. B license required. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NiteQwill 0 #22 July 31, 2009 Quote a rocket?! that seems like it would be even more expensive than a balloon! hmm. on a side note, isnt there a DZ in florida that takes you to 18,000 feet? would you have to wear oxygen? Hollister and Monterey do 18K jumps all the time. I just jumped in Monterey at 18.5K... with almost 90 seconds of freefall, I didn't know what else to do after the first 40 seconds!"Fail, fail again. Fail better." -Samuel Beckett Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base283 0 #23 July 31, 2009 QuoteI am pretty sure Joe Kittinger would have the record at 102,800 ft and he fell at a max of 714mph. His parachute opened at 14,000 ft. Wrong, 614mph Take care, space Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base283 0 #24 July 31, 2009 There are no credible attempts planned. Big Joe K. will remain the record holder forever. I know. I spoke with him on this topic. It is just too dangerous because of the buffeting going transonic twice. It is like "baby shaking" The human body cannot sustain the buffeting, much less the suit. game over, impossible.Take care, space Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #25 July 31, 2009 Quote Are there any attempts planned to break the record for highest altitude freefall? It seemed there was lots of interest in this last year but have not heard much since the guy who's space balloon left with out him www.legrandsaut.org as usual, the jump will take place in August, but we still don't know which year. scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
