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fresnelly · 11-28-2005, 05:03 PM

I think there may be a couple of other obstacles to your escape plan besides the door; altitude for one thing.

I not an expert, but I think the atmosphere is too thin to breathe and the temperature extremely cold. The air pressure could also play with your circulatory system. Isn't there such a thing as "anti-bends"? I also wonder how your average parachute would handle those conditions.

I remember watching footage of the world record highest skydive, and the jumper had on a special insulated suit and helmet with a breathing apparatus.

As for jumping out when the plane is closer to the ground, make sure and aim to miss the engine intake.

Good luck and Godspeed you crazy brave thing!

11-28-2005, 05:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
fresnelly Functionally Appropriate Location: Toronto	I think there may be a couple of other obstacles to your escape plan besides the door; altitude for one thing. I not an expert, but I think the atmosphere is too thin to breathe and the temperature extremely cold. The air pressure could also play with your circulatory system. Isn't there such a thing as "anti-bends"? I also wonder how your average parachute would handle those conditions. I remember watching footage of the world record highest skydive, and the jumper had on a special insulated suit and helmet with a breathing apparatus. As for jumping out when the plane is closer to the ground, make sure and aim to miss the engine intake. Good luck and Godspeed you crazy brave thing! __________________ Building an artificial intelligence that appreciates Mozart is easy. Building an A.I. that appreciates a theme restaurant is the real challenge - Kit Roebuck - Nine Planets Without Intelligent Life Last edited by fresnelly; 11-28-2005 at 05:05 PM..