Meet the Man Attempting to Cross the Atlantic Using Only Balloons

[Mike Wise]

Based on the video I'm wondering a few things, how will he keep warm while being at high altitudes?, Also I'm guessing he has some sort of oxygen system right? and how about food for the planned 6 days?

They say at http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...Atlantic-simply-clinging-helium-BALLOONS.html , that he plans to travel at an altitude of FL250. That's pretty high up. This is cool, reminds me of the movie "Up" which if you haven't seen, you need to shut your computer down, go to redbox and rent it right now.

 

[skypilot6]

"Up" Indeed.

Hope he doesnt throw the GPS out the window

 

[Deleted member 27505]

I think balloon pilots are just full of a lot of hot air.

 

[Mike Wise]

I think balloon pilots are just full of a lot of hot air.

 

[Markf64]

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/09/1...rossing-using-hundreds-multicolored-balloons/

Looks like he landed short. Good news is he is all right.

 

[Cal Goat]

That just seems stupid.

 

[Seggy]

That just seems stupid.

Those that fly in Alaska would disagree with you .

 

[KSCessnaDriver]

That just seems stupid.

He went about it the right way and brought Col. Kittinger on board with the project. The more stuff I see, the more I realize he's the go to guy for LTA record setting.

 

[ASpilot2be]

Those that fly in Alaska would disagree with you .

Haha! I think it's dangerous, but freaking sweet too.

 

[Tommay85]

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