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danielf
31-07-2003, 22:58
Dover to Calais in 30 minutes. Without an engine. Cool...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/3113733.stm
Ramrod
31-07-2003, 23:19
Just saw the footage on the TV. Awesome!:D
homealone
31-07-2003, 23:41
Originally posted by Ramrod
Just saw the footage on the TV. Awesome!:D

agree, it will have a military use ymmw
adj126
01-08-2003, 00:58
Originally posted by homealone
agree, it will have a military use ymmw

I doubt it will work with 150LBs of kit strapped to it
Lord Nikon
01-08-2003, 00:59
You could increase the wing size to deal with payload though.
danielf
01-08-2003, 01:04
Originally posted by adj126
I doubt it will work with 150LBs of kit strapped to it

It had better be plastics if you want to avoid the radar. Also, there's the issue of getting out of the drop zone...

Edit: and finding a right daredevil. This bloke started out at 30,000 ft, (temperature -60 celcius), for a 20 mile run.

I think there's easier options...
adj126
01-08-2003, 01:08
they already use HAHO(high altitude high opening) to cover great distances also the red devils crossed the channel quite afew years back by this method
danielf
01-08-2003, 01:12
Originally posted by adj126
they already use HALO(high altitude high opening) to cover great distances also the red devils crossed the channel quite afew years back by this method

Why is this in the news then? This bloke must have done something novel? (Or is HALO different in some way?)
adj126
01-08-2003, 01:18
When the HAHO (High Altitude High Opening) is performed the jumpers glide into a target Landing Zone from 20 miles away. When the HALO (High Altitude Low Opening) is performed the jumpers can rapidly deploy directly over a target LZ and land on a credstick. Finally, when the AGAL (Assisted Gliding And Landing) is performed the jumpers use the Artemis Industries Nightgliders to hit a target LZ. When making any kind of jump the Air Troop personnel are usually dropped from a modified HS-895 Skytruck



http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/Lair/8969/sas_air.html

but dont belive all the stuff on that site but it gives a good description of HAHO
danielf
01-08-2003, 01:23
After this, obviously well informed answer, the question remains: why is this in the news (when it sounds like this is routine behaviour for the SAS (or so))?
adj126
01-08-2003, 01:29
The SAS will not admit to anything that is written about them also they wont deny anything thats written. They got to have some secrets :)
adj126
01-08-2003, 01:37
Originally posted by danielf
Edit: and finding a right daredevil. This bloke started out at 30,000 ft, (temperature -60 celcius), for a 20 mile run.

I think there's easier options...

When the Parachute Regiment jumped in at Suez the first plane was at only 450ft when they jumped I think you will find that was more daring