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back to article How our shaken Reg Playmonaut survived a 113,000ft stratodangle

We're pleased to report that the intrepid Playmonaut who last weekend soared to 34,571m (113,421ft) during the test flight of our Special Project Electronic Altitude Release System (SPEARS) control board is, although somewhat shaken, otherwise none the worse for suffering a dramatic stratodangle. Our intrepid miniature pilot …

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  1. Richard Altmann

    Frogman

    Now, where comes the frogman in?

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    1. Lester Haines (Written by Reg staff) Gold badge
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      Re: Frogman

      In case of unexpected ditching in the English Channel: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/12/04/spears_flight/

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  2. Adam White
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    It seems very appropriate that the text ad on this article is "Experts discuss disaster recovery challenges and cloud-based solutions"

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  3. A J Stiles
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    Stratodangle :)

    Brilliant word!

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  4. Mark G Forbes
    WTF?

    Launch technique?

    Just curious...why the running start for the launch? It's a balloon...so aerodynamic lift shouldn't be a concern. Launching a glider (hang or para), then sure...but a balloon?

    MGF

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