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blagogada  (B 5947)

Mar 23, 2011, 7:43 PM
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What is the lowest break off altitude that you have ever seen or done doing downplane?

Freeflaw  (C License)

Mar 23, 2011, 7:59 PM
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100 feet possibly lower

zoobrothertom  (D 9397)

Mar 23, 2011, 11:45 PM
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With F-111 7 cells you can get under a 100 feet with a slower terminal velocity than ZP canopies. I've done it many times. Wink

piisfish

Mar 24, 2011, 3:44 AM
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the lowest I have seen was "recovery arc" Shocked

BillyVance  (D 18895)

Mar 24, 2011, 8:09 AM
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the lowest I have seen was "recovery arc" Shocked

Going from break-off directly to flaring the landing is one of the most amazing things I've ever seen. You only get one chance to get it right. Crazy

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Mar 24, 2011, 9:00 AM
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And lived? Too many people have been killed or severely injured over the years from low downplanes. Break em high..

topdocker  (D 12018)

Mar 24, 2011, 9:19 AM
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And lived? Too many people have been killed or severely injured over the years from low downplanes. Break em high..

At least the level of the roof of the hanger!Tongue

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Peterkn  (D 7417)

Mar 24, 2011, 12:52 PM
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Zero feet, and we impacted on a concrete runway - not recommended!

Safe breakoff height depends on canopy choice, wind conditions, your orientation to the windline immediately before breakoff, other traffic in the circuit and the skill/experience of the canopy pilots.

Although skydivers will appreciate the difference between a breakoff at 400’ and one at 100’, most members of the public won’t. Keep it high and safe; take it from someone who knows!

Pete.


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