Jan 8, 2012, 10:28 PM
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XRW Looking for EXPERIENCE X Bird and X-2 Pilots.
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Hi,
We are looking for people to join us in some XRW Jumps
It dosen't matter what part of the world you are in, we want to know where and who you are.
We are looking for people with good flocking skills, approach, maneuverability, range and a good disposition to learn. We need responsible, conservative individuals. (No cowboys wanted in here)
If you know anyone who's got some of these characteristics please let us know.
Once you access this group please answer the polls.
Jan 9, 2012, 2:16 PM
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If you know anyone who's got some of these characteristics please let us know. " .................................... Medusa
Get Killed or Die Trying! " ..........................................
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Jan 10, 2012, 4:59 PM
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Hi Medusa,
Are Xbirds the most (only ?) suitable wingsuit for XRW?
Coupla of us out this way are interested in doing some but have Vampires. Not in any particular hurry to get dead tryin but do want to have a go at this as safely as poss.
yes have read articles and researched .
can you suggest some training initiatives?
I'm thinkin the canopy pilot has to work much harder than the wingsuiter. Is this true? haven't done any real rel yet but quite a bit of flyin past the tandem line.
Jan 10, 2012, 11:00 PM
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Thanx,
Obviously got a long way to go before real XRW, like most of us I guess. and how long is the wait for an Xbird2 gunna be now Still we might learn somehing here if we're lucky.
Can you describe the wingsuiters job at the stage shown in the attachment ?
It seems that the WS is flying blind requiring the CP to do the final closing. (CP ends up rodeoing the WS.) Is this achieved by the CP altering body position/harness control while the WS maintains super steady flight or does the wingsuiter do most of the fine closing adjustments? ( got a feeling you're gunna say both..depending )
The vids I've watched show lots of body control eg arching ,from the CP's but very steady flight from the WS at least close in. So the WS does the outer approach , stops, and then flies super steady. ?? Once in the close approach is it better for the CP or WS to do the inching in?
I'm guessing the emphasis shifts from one to the other but can you describe when it shifts? eg if WS goes blind does CP take over relativity tasks?
Perpendicular bodies flying relative ...what's next
Jan 11, 2012, 2:20 PM
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There's an excellent article on XRW by Niklas Daniel, Barry Holubeck and Will Kitto, ( in the Australian Skydiver Magazine Issue 57) Thanks for sharing guys
Their words... " Before you go out and attempt an activity you know nothing or little about , it is wise to seek out information from people who have already gained some experience in the field. There are still a lot of unknowns and safety is of great concern. So please , make sure that you and your partner are qualified and approach this activity with extreme care. Having someone next to you in freefall while being suspended underneath your canopy is a fun experience."
(This post was edited by Trae on Jan 11, 2012, 2:25 PM)
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