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Unmoderated Tag: Celebrities Rating: Ok Hits: 61 Comments: 0 Wingsuit Landing without Deploying a Parachute: Gary Connery Wingsuit Landing without Deploying a Parachute: Gary Connery A stuntman has made aviation history by becoming the first skydiver in the world to land without the use of a parachute. Gary Connery, 42, from Oxfordshire, leapt from a helicopter a mile above Henley then glided down using a specially adapted wing suit before landing on a "runway" of 18,000 cardboard boxes. "It was so comfortable, so soft. My calculations obviously worked out and I'm glad they did," he told Sky News afterwards. His wife Vivian said she was "relieved its all over". To prepare for the jump he underwent weeks of intensive training in Switzerland and Italy, leaping from mountains and cliffs to perfect his wing suit glide angle. As part of the preparations, Mr Connery studied the flight of kite birds and how they use their tail to control their flight direction. "Kites steer by twisting their tail one way or another and I'll be doing the same," he explained before the jump. Gary Connery Mr Connery made his first parachute jump aged 23 after joining the Army. He went on to become a professional stuntman, completing 880 skydives and 450 base jumps. He has acted as stunt-double for the likes of Gary Oldman, John Hurt and Rowan Atkinson and appeared in films such as The Beach, Die Another Day, Batman Begins and Indiana Jones. He also leapt from the Eiffel Tower, Nelson's Column, Tower Bridge and the London Eye. "This stunt will get great recognition and will be a post in the runway of aviation history," Mr Connery said beforehand. "I'm sure plenty of people will think I'm bonkers but that's OK, I take that as a compliment." Landing a wing suit without a parachute has been a dream of skydivers since the modern wing suit was invented in 1997 by French skydiver and aristocrat Patrick De Gayardon. The unique design of his suit enabled "pilots" to barrel-roll, swoop and fly in formation. Tragically, Mr De Gayardon died a year later in a skydiving accident in Hawaii after a modification to his suit caused his parachute to malfunction. US skydiver Jeb Corliss planned to become the first to land a wing suit without a parachute but his plans were suspended after he was seriously injured during a recent jump in South Africa. May 19, 2013 8:14 AM
Unmoderated Tag: Humor Rating: No Votes Hits: 47 Comments: 0 Fluffy Visits Saudi Arabia Fluffy Visits Saudi Arabia Here's a clip from my new special "Aloha Fluffy: Gabriel Iglesias Live from Hawaii" Let me know what you think!? -Gabriel ;P You can order the full special on DVD or Blu-Ray at.. Amazon.com http://tinyurl.com/dy5x4dj Walmart.com http://tinyurl.com/c9hecvo Itunes http://tinyurl.com/crlrpjk Let's take our relationship to the next level.... Like me on Facebook. http://facebook.com/fluffyguy Subscribe on my YouTube. http://youtube.com/fluffyguy Add me on Google+ http://fluffyguy.com/googleplus and Follow me on Twitter. http://twitter.com/fluffyguy Website. http://fluffyguy.com Webstore. http://fluffyshop.com User: runarounddead Apr 29, 2013 7:51 PM
Unmoderated Tag: News Rating: No Votes Hits: 18 Comments: 0 Raw: Hawaii Fisherman Gets up Close with Shark Raw: Hawaii Fisherman Gets up Close with Shark A Hawaii fisherman has an unbelievable fishing tale: a close encounter with a 9-foot shark that jumped dangerously near his kayak. (April 11) Apr 12, 2013 4:01 AM
Headline Tag: Science Rating: Amazing Hits: 683 Comments: 1 Time: How to Photograph a Galaxy Time: How to Photograph a Galaxy One photo from the Subaru Telescope in Hawaii can show as many as 30,000 galaxies. See how these epic photos are created.. From Time Magazine. Apr 9, 2013 7:54 PM
Unmoderated Tag: News Rating: No Votes Hits: 26 Comments: 0 Camera Lost in Hawaii Washes Ashore in Taiwan Camera Lost in Hawaii Washes Ashore in Taiwan An underwater camera lost by a Georgia woman during a diving trip in Hawaii, five years ago, has been found washed ashore in Taiwan. (March 27) Mar 27, 2013 8:03 PM
Unmoderated Tag: Music Rating: No Votes Hits: 37 Comments: 0 ShowBiz Minute: Jepsen, Tyler, MTV Movie Noms ShowBiz Minute: Jepsen, Tyler, MTV Movie Noms Carly Rae Jepsen cancels Scout concert; "Steven Tyler Act" passed in Hawaii; MTV Movie Nominations announced. (March 6) Mar 6, 2013 8:01 PM
Unmoderated Tag: Tech Geeks Rating: Good Hits: 139 Comments: 0 Coolest Water Jet Pack EVER!!! Coolest Water Jet Pack EVER!!! These guys down below were the main athletes in the video. They give lessons in San Diego California and also sell Flyboards as well. Check them out in the link below! The owner/inventor of the Fly Board, Franky Zapata, check out the full official website in the link below! Zapata Racing: http://www.zapata-racing.com/en/flyboard/ Jason McKinley helped put this together in Hawaii, check out the link below. http://FlyBoard.com Music was done by my awesome friends "Scott and Brendo" You can get the song off iTunes in the link below! It's called "Somewhere". https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/and-away-we-go/id605519069 Check out Scott & Brendo on Facebook for free music: http://facebook.com/scottandbrendo Watch the making of this video on my second channel in the link below! http://youtu.be/MUWvQXhZopM For all the GoPro shots, we hooked the camera to a Go-Scope, and it worked out great. For all those asking, here is the pole I used. http://go-scope.com/ Film made by Devin Graham Camera work by: Devin Graham and Scott Winn Behind The Scenes was shot by Cameron Manwaring and edited by Parker Walbeck Cameron Manwaring also played a big part in organizing this/putting the right people together. Check out his company in the link below. https://www.facebook.com/ConsultingVirality This was all shot on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. Special thanks to North Shore Catamaran Carters Inc for an incredible day of filming with Captain Don and JD! Please visit us on the North Shore of Oahu at: sailingcat.com or email to info@sailingcat.com. You can also call for reservations at 808-351-9371. And last but not least, make sure to follow me on twitter and facebook, it's the cool thing to do these days :) https://www.facebook.com/devinsupertrampyoutube http://twitter.com/devinsupertramp For business enquires ONLY, contact me here: devinsupertramp@gmail.com User: TheNextDylan Feb 28, 2013 12:23 PM
Unmoderated Tag: Music Rating: Amazing Hits: 89 Comments: 0 ELVIS: Early Morning Rain ELVIS: Early Morning Rain (Best Picture & Sound Quality) HD Wide Screen and More Close Up ELVIS Aloha from Hawaii is a music concert that was headlined by Elvis Presley, and broadcast live via satellite around the world on January 14, 1973. It was watched by over one billion viewers worldwide and remains the most watched broadcast by an individual entertainer in television history. User: TheNextDylan Feb 22, 2013 4:16 PM
Unmoderated Tag: Politics Rating: No Votes Hits: 40 Comments: 0 President Obama on Hawaii in a Google+ Hangout President Obama on Hawaii in a Google+ Hangout President Obama responds to a question in a Google+ Hangout to discuss his State of the Union Address. Watch the full hangout: http://youtu.be/kp_zigxMS-Y Feb 21, 2013 8:05 AM
Unmoderated Tag: Animals Rating: Ok Hits: 161 Comments: 0 Divers: Dolphin Rescue Caught on Tape Divers: Dolphin Rescue Caught on Tape A group of divers say they rescued a dolphin that was tangled in fishing line off the coast of Hawaii's Big Island. The divers videotaped the entire rescue. (Jan. 25) Jan 25, 2013 3:01 AM
Unmoderated Tag: News Rating: No Votes Hits: 48 Comments: 0 Rep. Gabbard, Vet: 'Excited' for Women in Combat Rep. Gabbard, Vet: 'Excited' for Women in Combat Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is one of the first female combat veterans elected to Congress. She says women are already serving ably in the armed forces and will quickly adapt to frontline combat roles. (Jan. 24) Jan 24, 2013 12:01 PM
Unmoderated Tag: News Rating: No Votes Hits: 43 Comments: 0 Hawaii Hometown Supports Manti Te'o Hawaii Hometown Supports Manti Te'o Residents of Laie, Hawaii are expressing support for Manti Te'o. The Notre Dame football star claims he was victim of a hoax involving an imaginary dying girlfriend. (Jan. 18) Jan 18, 2013 4:01 AM
Unmoderated Tag: News Rating: No Votes Hits: 63 Comments: 0 Today in History for January 11Th Today in History for January 11Th Highlights of Today in History: US Government issues first warning about smoking; Amelia Earhart begins flight from Hawaii to California; Alexander Hamilton born; American League adopts Designated Hitter rule. (Jan. 11) Jan 10, 2013 11:00 PM
Unmoderated Tag: News Rating: No Votes Hits: 58 Comments: 0 Ap Top Stories Ap Top Stories Here's the latest news for Sunday, January 6th: Obama returns from Hawaii; Assad speech met with skepticism; Tentative deal to end NHL lockout; Depardieu celebrated in Russia. Jan 6, 2013 1:00 PM
Unmoderated Tag: Politics Rating: No Votes Hits: 44 Comments: 0 Raw: Obama Returns from Hawaii Raw: Obama Returns from Hawaii President Barack Obama has returned to Washington after a winter vacation in Hawaii that was interrupted by the "fiscal cliff" crisis. The week may include appointments of a new defense secretary and CIA director. (Jan. 6) Jan 6, 2013 12:00 PM
 
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