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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 09:34 PM
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I hope he wears a jock strap, if he can find one big enough!!! Haha
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by j_martin
Orbit speeds are on the order of mach 20 instead of mach 1. The friction of even thin air at that speed creates considerable heat.

The leading edges of even fighter aircraft have to be pretty heat resistant in case they need to do some high speed low altitude flying.

Felix will probably accelerate to mach 1 in about 35 seconds, then slow down to around 100 mph, or maybe even slower before his chute deploys.

Still takes brass nads you carry in a trailer.
In orbit, you are actually moving forward at the same speed you are falling. And yes, it is way faster than mach1.

The SR-71 Blackbird spyplane actually leaks fuel while on the ground. As soon as it is airborn it has to get airspeed up to expand its body panels to make the fuel tanks quit leaking, then refuel. And it's official speed is mach3, but by figuring some numbers some pilots have slipped out, it's top speed should be closer to mach 6.

They probably hire a heavy-hauler to transport the guys nads.
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by scot pa
They probably hire a heavy-hauler to transport the guys nads.
True but I bet his brains can fit in a shot glass.....
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 09:26 AM
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Felix is a hunk. I'd date him.
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Shorts
Felix is a hunk. I'd date him.
Apparently brains are not required in your taste for guys.. Ever thought of calling on Scott?
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by cincydiesel
Apparently brains are not required in your taste for guys.. Ever thought of calling on Scott?
Just because YOU think I'm a handsome guy doesn't mean she will!

Hey, if this guy ends up actually falling at the speed of sound, and he screams, will he hear it?
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Jim Lane

Did you know that Helium is in short supply?

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Yes. I work in a weld/fab shop. A bottle of resonator gas used in our lasers, which is better than 90% helium, is close to $1000.00.

Redbull must be paying out huge dollars for this adventure.
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by cincydiesel
Apparently brains are not required in your taste for guys.. Ever thought of calling on Scott?
Cincy don't say things like that. I think you're a super hottie!
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Shorts
Cincy don't say things like that. I think you're a super hottie!
Much better looking than that muscle bound, meat head Madhat..
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Shorts
Cincy don't say things like that. I think you're a super hottie!
You really should avoid drinking Mezcal so early in the morning...it appears to cloud your normally good judgement
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 01:37 PM
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ok, let's state the obvious:

the falling dude will have his face rearranged very soon, looks will not matter if he can still speak coherently. use his wallet from now on.....

madhat is poster boy for bald is beautiful, Angie is awesome. he has to have muscles and evil intent to keep her safe.

chaikwa is hairy and has scary lazer green eyes when angry. if you like a wardrobe the same every day of the week with suspenders, his fashion sense will inspire you.

Scottycanuck is cute and cuddly and can lift you and the recliner up at a single sweep. it causes you concern.

Cincy is now very happy with horses. he graduated from sheep. do the math.

Top had John Wayne play him in The GBs movie.... strategic air command wing was brought about by high zone fitted aircraft these guys jumped out of- without any special fittings for cold, O2 supply or reinforced rigid frame bulkheads.... akin to leather helmets for football players. you rock Top!


hope this science proves something, lot of money JUST for an answered question. what are they doing elsewhere from this diversion? hmmm (been with the gov, still don't trust 'em)
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by cincydiesel
Much better looking than that muscle bound, meat head Madhat..

lol Mad, you gonna let him talk like that? ^^



Originally Posted by Lary Ellis (Top)
You really should avoid drinking Mezcal so early in the morning...it appears to cloud your normally good judgement
But I was celebrating Friday

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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 03:29 PM
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Looks like there´s a chance he´ll go sunday.

Hope he lives to tell.

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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 07:14 PM
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I think this is how they transport his nads. Couldn't find the picture the other night.

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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 08:43 PM
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Scot or JKM, how in the name of all that I'd holy, is that a legal and safe way to tow?
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