You need to explain how he knew where to place someone and when he knew where to jump. cloud coverage and no knowledge of where the plane was without contacting the pilots presents a problem with this logic. how would he know where the pilots are flying?
Maybe go listen to Mr Rollins and his podcast on the Vortex and the details about the Dam? The Dam that Leonard Nimoy mentioned in the show "In Search Of" and said that he would have seen the Dam during the jump? Who knows? And he could have used the River to escape
DBFan-I like your approach to the case, as you're starting to see, there is a lot more to learn. However, you seem to be a generally positive new addition to this forum. Posting theories (money in circulation, surviving the jump, etc.) will usually result in counter arguments, sometimes attacks from some members here (unfortunately), and rarely will you see immediate responses supporting your theories. Although you'll see a few. However, outside of the wild theories, there are usually two groups on here, those who believe in the theory and those who don't. The third group would be the ones who just enjoy creating problems and criticizing. You can figure out who they are. With that said, some thoughts on some of what you've proposed-
Survivability: There are many who think he survived, few who don't. But both theories have good points. As a former skydiver, I did not think this was a doable jump for a first timer, but someone with a little experience, and a lot of luck, could have survived. He would have been hurting though. Remember, he did have a military bail out chute, which was meant to save pilots and aircrew with no experience jumping.
Money in circulation: I definitely did not think he spent the money. That was until I started to read info from Martin Andrade (who coincidently is one who has info on surviving the jump). Just because the the money was not found, does not mean it was not in circulation in the US. I love Darren's podcast, and the money guy was a good guest, but he was lacking in some general understanding of the case. Again, there are two camps on the money being in circulation.
Knowing where he was in the air-I'd guess that 90% think he did not know where he was. I'm in the 10% that think he could have had an idea given air speed, direction, and time. However, to pinpoint a landing spot would have been close to impossible, even with a steerable chute. I believe Cooper planned to walk out of the area, or link up with someone, but that would have been complicated.
Long post, but bottom line is that even if you are shot down by other posters, you might find that there are others who agree and just don't log on here to post. Many of us have had theories, but with open minds have been willing to listen to other theories, and at least be positive of others.
Chaucer is working hard to be the new Georger. 178 posts in just a few months, some unprofessional, and most of them cutting down other posters.
Keep thinking DBFan. Thanks.
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