Tightest Parallel Parking Record

A Chinese man, Han Yue, broke the world record for squeezing a car into the tightest parking space. With little more than an inch and a half of space on either side, Han Yue slid his Mini 3 Door Hatch into the tiny space with style. The gap measured just 3.15 in longer than his car. The record was set at the China Drift Championship held in Chongqing, China on November 14.

The tightest parallel park is 8 cm (3.15 in) and was achieved by Han Yue (China) using the MINI 3 Door Hatch during the China Drift Championship held in Chongqing, China on 14 November 2014.

 

Tightest Parallel Parking Record
Tightest Parallel Parking Record

 

Flying Through The Corinth Canal With Peter Besenyei

Peter Besenyei completes an amazing flight through the famous Corinth Canal in Greece. The Hungarian pilot crosses the base of the 6.4km-long and 21.4m-wide landmark while performing impressive aerial manoeuvers and breathtaking tricks.

Peter Besenyei, one of the most talented pilots in the world and a legend of the skies today crossed the Corinth Canal in his plane. The aircraft, an Extra 300S D-EFBY that weighs in at approximately 608kg and has 300+ horsepower, has a wingspan of 8m – not much less than the 21.4m that the Corinth Canal measures at its narrowest point. Opened in 1893, the historic waterway connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea

After crossing the canal for the first time in an aligned flight, the pilot raised the degree of difficulty by performing a series of risky tricks during his second pass. The Hungarian then continued with a flight under the old bridge of Corinthos, followed by a vertical climb and a steep descent into the Canal. Besenyei completed his programme performing two impressive loops around the bridge.

“This is a dream come true. The Corinth Canal is a historic location and has always been a challenge for me. It’s great to be in Greece. I really enjoyed this unique experience,” commented Besenyei, who was crowned champion in the first season of the Red Bull Air Race and has remained one of the competition’s leading pilots ever since.

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Flying Through The Corinth Canal With Peter Besenyei

Red Bull Stratos – The Full Story

GoPro: Red Bull Stratos – The Full Story

Red Bull Stratos was a space diving project involving Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner. On 14 October 2012, Baumgartner flew approximately 24 miles into the stratosphere over New Mexico in a helium balloon before free falling in a pressure suit and then parachuting to Earth.

The High Definition (1080p) video below, of Baumgartner’s free fall from space, was filmed with seven GoProGoPro cameras attached to his suit.

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October 14, 2012, Felix Baumgartner ascended more than 24 miles above Earth’s surface to the edge of space in a stratospheric balloon. Millions across the globe watched as he opened the door of the capsule, stepped off the platform, and broke the speed of sound while free falling safely back to Earth. Felix set three world records that day—and inspired us all to reach beyond the limits of our own realities, and reimagine our potential to achieve the incredible.

GoPro was honored to be a part of this epic achievement, with seven HERO2 cameras documenting every moment. From the airless freeze of outer space, to the record-breaking free fall and momentous return to ground—see it all through Felix’s eyes as captured by GoPro, and experience this incredible mission like never before. No one gets you closer than this.

 

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