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CandymanWCG
Senior Cruncher Romania Joined: Dec 20, 2010 Post Count: 421 Status: Offline Project Badges: 
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Hi David,
----------------------------------------You forgot to factor in the altitude, which is, in its turn, responsible for the atmospheric pressure. In which case, the speed of sound is even lower. So, unofficially he reached 1342km/h which is Mach 1.24. Anyway, I'm really glad he did brake it. To me, apart from the very nice view, that was the one goal that counted. Again, congrats to Felix! Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world! - Albert Einstein   |
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David Autumns
Ace Cruncher UK Joined: Nov 16, 2004 Post Count: 11062 Status: Offline Project Badges: 
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Hi David, You forgot to factor in the altitude, which is, in its turn, responsible for the atmospheric pressure. In which case, the speed of sound is even lower. So, unofficially he reached 1342km/h which is Mach 1.24. Anyway, I'm really glad he did brake it. To me, apart from the very nice view, that was the one goal that counted. Again, congrats to Felix! It's there all right take another look  He was travelling at 70.865mph faster than the Thrust SSC ... unpowered ! I must admit I was worried for him as he was clearly just tumbling and then ..ping.. there's a guy in the free fall position absolutely stable. I wonder what heat would be generated as those air molecules finally began to impinge on his suit? Whichever way you look at it he's an astronaut. An amazingly grumpy one as he went through his pre jump checks Dave  |
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