matthewcline 0 #1 April 19, 2005 Hey all this is just a bit of info on a test we just did last friday. 2-12 year old Cypress'. Each dropped from 2000' AGL (over Ft. Campbell Kentucky) Each device was in a standard sport rig and packed in the reserve just as you or I would jump it. The rig was attached to a 150lbs kit bag to simulate an unstable and unconcious jumper. Each device fired as predicted 750' AGL and the PRO-Tracks that happed to be in each main lift web recorded a fully inflated landable parachute at 500' AGL. MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #2 April 20, 2005 QuoteHey all this is just a bit of info on a test we just did last friday. 2-12 year old Cypress'. Each dropped from 2000' AGL (over Ft. Campbell Kentucky) Each device was in a standard sport rig and packed in the reserve just as you or I would jump it. The rig was attached to a 150lbs kit bag to simulate an unstable and unconcious jumper. Each device fired as predicted 750' AGL and the PRO-Tracks that happed to be in each main lift web recorded a fully inflated landable parachute at 500' AGL. Matt Hell, live skydivers have been doing the same test almost every weekend.SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #3 April 20, 2005 hopefully not stepping at 2k and waiting! MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #4 April 20, 2005 Yeah... I have 2 cypresses over 12 years old now. They make great paperweights holding down my order for a pair of Vigils... tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #5 April 20, 2005 QuoteYeah... I have 2 cypresses over 12 years old now. They make great paperweights holding down my order for a pair of Vigils... t Jim Woolley, who now run AERO, uses them to fire off a test item that needs to be at a given speed. Put so much weight on it, kick it out and have the cypres fire at an altitude that equals that speed. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
