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Because Alan didn't break the world record. According to article, he used drogue-chute, which is basically a small parachute, and it's WAY safer to jump with dr
by deepsun 12y ago
Because Alan didn't break the world record. According to article, he used drogue-chute, which is basically a small parachute, and it's WAY safer to jump with drogue.
Baumgartner, however, didn't use no drogue-chute, and has really broken the world record.
Funny that during Baumgartner's jump they kept telling that previous record was held by Joseph Kittinger, while it did not: FAI doesn't recognize it, because with drogue chute it's way easier and safer.
- beambot 12y agoSo what's the current record with a drogue chute? And are you sure the drogue was used during the entirety of Alan's jump? It mentioned that he did a series of backflips and broke the sound barrier during his jump. Is that even possible w/ a drogue? EDIT: Plus, you seem to harbor some negativity about his achievements. Two things (1) It was verified by the US Parachute Assn, and (2) perhaps this reaction is precisely why Alan didn't seek press fanfare; it's an awesome accomplishment by itself!
- specialp 12y agohttp://www.fai.org/records/news-of-records/37017-baumgartners-records-ratified-by-fai http://www.fai.org/records/news-of-records/37017-baumgartner... Here is the list of records set by Baumgartner. The record set today is the highest exit altitude. So yes the record is broken. Baumgartner will still have the farthest freefall and highest speed jump without a drogue. The article did not say all records broken. The most important record to the public probably is the exit altitude record.
- thekingofspain 12y agosniff I smell an Austrian!