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.

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.