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[–]Ryeneker 2 points3 points ago*

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That's not a shuttle launch.

EDIT: Link to page from Vandenberg AFB's gallery now.

[–]Zaborix 0 points1 point ago

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I would have forgotten to pull the cord while watching that....

[–]Canopyflyer 0 points1 point ago

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That's OK, that is what the CYPRES is there for.

Besides, you would have had a hard time finding a cord, as most sport skydiving rigs use BOC (Bottom Of Container) throw out pilot chutes these days. Although the reserve is still rip cord activated, but who wants to throw away $50 on a repack. :-)