Ex-wingnut Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 The U2 2-seat trainer flight at 70,000 feet. Still pretty impressive from a plane that was built in the mid 50's. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJoMDq4AyLc Sorry if it's been posted before. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodeen Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Wingnut,,,,, Thanks for the post.... I so hate the unreachable itch......... It's like a fart in a spacesuit you can't get rid of the damm thing..... I've seen this video before too and it's so amazing............ I would do that in a heartbeat if giving the chance..... Thanks again 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorkerBee Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Took me a while to load the video for some reason, but very much worth the wait. Thank for posting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rope Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Wow! OMG!........The Heavens. Since this is obviously, such a profound , humbling experience, maybe it should be mandatory for every elected US President to make that flight? Yes, I would go too- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
behaviorkat Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 This is Perfect!! thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-wingnut Posted June 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 You all are very welcome. I think this would be as far away from ground as I'd like to be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crnamiss Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Wingnut, thanks for posting that, its amazing! Wish I could go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodandStaff Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Wow! OMG!........The Heavens. Since this is obviously, such a profound , humbling experience, maybe it should be mandatory for every elected US President to make that flight? Yes, I would go too- Totally agree... and yes, I wouldn't mind booking a flight either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smee2 Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 The U2 2-seat trainer flight at 70,000 feet. Still pretty impressive from a plane that was built in the mid 50's. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJoMDq4AyLc Sorry if it's been posted before. If it has been posted before, don't be sorry, be happy that you have posted it again. What a spectacular treat that was. Thank you! smee2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deenar Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Kinda puts things in perspective. We are so small and insignificant. Why do some think we can change the temperature of the earth? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FXStockpiling Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Did you see "Man parachutes from 100, 000 feet" think it was 103,200 ft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolKat Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 I can't believe thats James May from Top Gear! Captain Slow!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roxyredhead Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Thanks Ex-wingnut!! This is breathtaking!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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