Archive for the 'Sky Sports' Category

The Skydiving History

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

The Skydiving History

Skydiving is a well loved sport, especially for the
extreme goers out there. However, it may seem that
skydiving is something new as a sport, but in reality,
it has a very rich and colorful history that can be
very interesting to know, whether you are a fan of the
sport or simply curious about it.

Skydiving 101: The Truth About Parachutes

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

Skydiving 101: The Truth About Parachutes

Skydiving is considered to be a very extreme sport,
yet a lot of people nowadays are becoming very
inclined to it. As time passes, more daredevils come
into being and get hooked on this breathtaking sport.

A Guide To Skydiving

Monday, August 11th, 2008

A Guide To Skydiving

Skydiving, as the word implies, is an activity in
which you’ll be literally diving down from the sky
with some safety measures, of course. It’s done from
an airplane or a helicopter which takes off from a
drop zone, which is like a small airbase.

A Bird’s Eye View Of Skydiving

How to Survive Without a Parachute

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

How to Survive Without a Parachute

The parachute is the most important thing when you’re jumping off an aircraft. The idea of jumping without one is practically stupid. Other skydivers are still finding a way to land on the ground without one by using wing suits.

A Brief History of Parachutes

Saturday, August 9th, 2008

A Brief History of Parachutes

The physics behind a parachute is easy to understand. But making real ones are far from easy. Making toy parachutes seem like a good idea for an easy science project but experimenting with different variations is not as easy as tying strings to a fabric. Making parachutes for use in real life takes a lot of risk and accuracy.

How do Parachutes Work?

Friday, August 8th, 2008

How do Parachutes Work?

Parachutes were very amusing when you’re a kid. They are common science projects at school. They are fairly easy to make and require only inexpensive materials. However in the real world, using a parachute while free falling has serious implications. If the parachute does not deploy at the right moment, the person can fall to their death.