On 16 Feb 2007 11:16:02 -0800, Jack ) wrote:

What strikes me is the absurd precision in that report - 9947 metres.

I know that they carry height recording devices, but frankly the
apparent precision to the nearest metre undermines the whole
credibility of that report.

You have way much too much faith in journalists to report accurately or
question the information they are given from "experts". I suspect they
were told that the altimeter had regsistered a maximum of 9947m. How does
that altimeter work, air pressure? I bet the journo didn't ask, I
wouldn't be surprised if the person passing the information on didn't
ask...

The quote from the paraglider you just couldn't make up, not even a
journo has english that bad. That balances the altitude precision quite
nicely.

Note the copyright and disclaimer as well this is not Met Office
information.

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