br0k3n 0 #1 April 6, 2005 I'm trying to track down information on how to ajust brake line length... Can anyone either explain. or does anyone know of any site that has information on this subject... Thanks -Oli----------------------------------------------------------- --+ There are 10 types of people in the world: Those who understand binary, and those who don't.. --+ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 0 #2 April 6, 2005 You jumping this weekend? Grab Steve Smith, Rob Ellery, or Mike Vaughan after jumping. They'll talk you through it. Steve did mine when I got my Spectre, but I wouldn't trust myself to show you correctly... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kosanke 0 #3 April 6, 2005 next jump, open high, 4 or so. come out of brakes. look up and see how much bow you have in the lines. the canopy should not show distrotion. watching as you pull down on one side, take the slack out, if any, till the canopy shows slight distortion. do the same on the other side. you can gage the amount in inches by the ring on the riser. in most cases, you can adjust an inch or so. take this info to your rigger and ask for his thoughts and help. hope this helps. good luck. all this is generally speaking and kids out there: don't thy this at home. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
br0k3n 0 #4 April 6, 2005 i've measured my lines against the recommended length from Icarus, and they're short :-( I would simply give it to my rigger to adjust, however I am off across the country for a spot of ground launching this weekend, so wont be at DZ, and wont get chance to get my lines ajusted by a rigger. Also I would like to be able to this sort of thing myself..----------------------------------------------------------- --+ There are 10 types of people in the world: Those who understand binary, and those who don't.. --+ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CornishChris 5 #5 April 6, 2005 I cant believe you didn't invite me ground launching. Currently in Heathrow waiting for flight to Spain. :-( CJP Gods don't kill people. People with Gods kill people Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
br0k3n 0 #6 April 6, 2005 I wouldn't reccomend it with your jump numbers log into msn----------------------------------------------------------- --+ There are 10 types of people in the world: Those who understand binary, and those who don't.. --+ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggermick 6 #7 April 6, 2005 QuoteI'm trying to track down information on how to ajust brake line length... Can anyone either explain. or does anyone know of any site that has information on this subject... Thanks -Oli Have a rigger do it. I've lost friends a couple of times over the years due to a toggle coming off after a swoop and flare. If you are serious about doing your own rigging become a rigger it's very rewarding. Mick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kosanke 0 #8 April 6, 2005 don't trust the book all the time. just look at some of the FAA manuals and you'll see. take it for a flight and look up. if they are short, you'll see it. riggermick has it right. become a rigger yourself. making changes on your own with someone like me giving advice over the internet is not in your best interest. there are a number of schools or get with your local rigger and work under him or her. by the way, you don't need to go to that ground launch school, i can teach you all you need to know right here.just kidding. i wish i could go.have fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 0 #9 April 7, 2005 Could you get out to Bankstown? Rory could do it on the spot - it'd only take about 20 minutes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beezyshaw 0 #10 April 8, 2005 Here is an illustration from the Nitro owner's manual; it may help. It shows the typical amount of "bow" you should see in the control lines at full flight... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
