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jgorm


Sep 30, 2005, 4:04 AM
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Isn't teriminal velocity at sea level only 150 MPH+? Does anyone know? I know it is much higher the higher you go, but what about down here?

Just about. Its about 120 mph on your belly and over 200 in a streamlined head or feet first dive. My last dive averaged 116 mph from 13,500 to 3,500'

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