Re: [phoenixlpr] What does "right hand pattern" mean to swoopers?
In reply to:
left pattern I expect counter-clockwise rotation only for landing for landing.
By your definition, taking a CrW canopy and spiralling and toggle whipping down into traffic, then making a left turn before flaring is considered a "left hand pattern"
left hand hook <> left hand "pattern"
"pattern" has a very specific meaning in skydiving. Pattern includes "downwind leg, base leg, final".
Pissing around unpredictably and then making a left turn to the finish is not a "left hand pattern" - it's an unpredictable flight plan.
Doing a well staged and controlled 'right hand pattern' and then finishing it with a left 270 and telling everyone you plan a left hand pattern is a false statement.
Protest all you want. But if you insist, you will be confusing all the other jumpers.
But - since it's not obvious to everyone, then this is a very good thread to get that into the open.
(This post was edited by rehmwa on Jun 6, 2007, 7:46 AM)
