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.

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.