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SwampYankee · #46 10-16-2009, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ramonajim

Darling Wife just found a clip - whole family (including balloon boy Falcon) being interviewed.

Interviewer asks Falcon why he didn't come out when he heard his parents calling. Kid didn't hear the question, so dad repeats it.

Falcon says: "You guys said we did it for the show?"

Dumbarse dad then rambles on trying to ignore what the kid said. Dumbarse interviewer gives him a pass.

On Larry King. If that's the case I hope the parents get the (legal) a$$-whoopin' they said the kid would have gotten if it was a children's prank.

WVOtoGO · #47 10-16-2009, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by R Leo

Doesn't seem too plausible that a helium craft 20ft in diameter could lift a 6yo boy even if his name is Falcon.

Brian is right...everyone involved are morons.

Nope. Not unless it was a heck of a lot taller than that thing is/was anyway.

I give them points for their interest in science and aviation. Beyond that though...

Brian – As for the helicopter downwash idea to get the thing down goes.
For starters. Though it does sound like a good idea... that’s about it. We aren’t talking nice soft laminar flow beyond 10’ or so below the blades. By the time you had enough “wind” to blow the thing down, you’d probably tear it to shreds. (Does work good on ducks over a pond though !)
Second. Have fun trying to find a pilot willing to try it with a kids life at stake.
A marksman shooting from the helicopter putting holes in it may have been the way to go. (Check the ground before you fire of course. )

Brian Carlton · #48 10-16-2009, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by WVOtoGO

Brian – As for the helicopter downwash idea to get the thing down goes.
For starters. Though it does sound like a good idea... that’s about it. We aren’t talking nice soft laminar flow beyond 10’ or so below the blades. By the time you had enough “wind” to blow the thing down, you’d probably tear it to shreds. (Does work good on ducks over a pond though !)
Second. Have fun trying to find a pilot willing to try it with a kids life at stake.
A marksman shooting from the helicopter putting holes in it may have been the way to go. (Check the ground before you fire of course. )

If you put the helicopter about 150-200' above the craft, it'll generate a bit of a downwind on it. If it's floating at a level altitude, you don't need much to send it southbound.

You'd try it...........

WVOtoGO · #49 10-16-2009, 09:59 AM

Let me know when you and your balloon are ready.

Brian Carlton · #50 10-16-2009, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by WVOtoGO

Let me know when you and your balloon are ready.

I'm ready.

WVOtoGO · #51 10-16-2009, 10:48 AM

I have the feeling that I may need something bigger than the 530F.

SwampYankee · #52 10-16-2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by WVOtoGO

Nope. Not unless it was a heck of a lot taller than that thing is/was anyway.

I just figured since it was cruising at 30-40 mph there was some windage involved, not unlike an inflatable hang-glider.

But I ain't so smart.

Brian Carlton · #53 10-16-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by WVOtoGO

I have the feeling that I may need something bigger than the 530F.

WVOtoGO · #54 10-16-2009, 11:43 AM

There ya go. That could shove the kid to terra-ferma.

Especially, with one of those loads that has the cyclic up in your armpit at HOGE and a 5deg. main rotor pitch bump over certified static.

aka: If the engine so much as burps - you're dead.

Jorn · #55 10-16-2009, 02:25 PM

Starts to look it was all a hoax; I already got suspicious when I read they were part of a reality show in the past.

mpolli · #56 10-16-2009, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jt20

I don't understand what the gain would be?

Publicity, and they PAY you to be on talk shows...

cmac2012 · #57 10-16-2009, 02:40 PM

The police chief or a spokesperson officer, not sure, was just on the tube for quite a while saying that they're fairly certain it wasn't a hoax. Who knows. Those guys like face time on Nat. TV also and it's a much nicer story if it's all heroics and innocence.

MTI · #58 10-16-2009, 04:33 PM

Doesn't anyone watch "Mythbusters?"

The Swede · #59 10-16-2009, 04:54 PM

Kid barfs during interview:

http://www.breitbart.tv/balloon-boy-vomits-during-live-interview-on-today-show/

mpolli · #60 10-16-2009, 09:50 PM

Looks like they made the talk shows anyway!