When was the first recorded parachute jump?

peasypod

There seems to be quite a few 'first recorded parachute jumps' which tends to pose more questions.... Anyhow, I guess we can start with Arman Firman, a Muslim holy man, tried to fly in Cordoba, Spain in 852 AD, if you call his cloak a parachute. In the 15th century we have Leonardo's sketches which I presume someone must have tried it out. In 1785, a French guy (Blanchard) dropped his dog in a basket to which a parachute was attached. In 1797, Garnerin who designed the first air vents in parachutes, seems to be the first one to jump with one without using a rigid frame. But, I think I like I like this one the best: Sometime in the late 1700's Joseph Mongolfier who invented the hot air baloon, dropped a sheep off a tower in Avignon, France, in a basket and canopy. http://www.apf.asn.au/history.aspx Dec 03 05, 9:45 PM

sharon21085

Thank you peasypod, the 1797 was the answer I was looking for, however your response taught me alot me....again THANK YOU Dec 04 05, 6:13 PM

peasypod

My pleasure sharon, I certainly got some kicks out of it. Dec 04 05, 6:26 PM

my_baby_love

Parachute seeds have been active, and I am sure recorded by a person admiring nature, long before ancient times. http://waynesword.palomar.edu/plfeb99.htm#parachutes Dec 04 05, 6:49 PM