A12 0 #1 July 6, 2002 I just have a couple questions: 1. Can someone explain the ratios associated with mains? 2. What does RW stand for? I understand what it is, but just curious about the exact name. I think thats it for now...I am sure I'll have more questions the more I become involved with the sport. Thanks! If you want to fly, get out of the plane! My Homepage My Blogger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #2 July 6, 2002 Hell, I can answer these. Wing loading is pounds per square foot. Thus, if you weigh 150 with gear, and you're jumping a 150 square foot canopy, you're loading it at 1:1. RW = relative work, where people fly belly-to-earth and build various formations. Here are some pics!Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A12 0 #3 July 6, 2002 Damn that was quick! Thanks for the info! If you want to fly, get out of the plane! My Homepage My Blogger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #4 July 6, 2002 Oh Jessica, I see how it is. You'll answer -his- newbie questions, but not mine? Jeeeeez cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #5 July 6, 2002 Where are your newbie questions? Let me at 'em.Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #6 July 6, 2002 Down girl down.... your nickname might be Scrappy... but you don't need to act like that around here.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lowhook 0 #7 July 6, 2002 Actually it seems to me that RW can be expanded upon a bit. It is not just belly flyers. It is anytime 2 or more skydivers or canopy pilots build formations or work in close proximity. If it is canopies then it is Canopy Relative Work (CReW), freeflyers often to vertical Relative Work (vRW). Jessica also mentioned wing loading ratios. That is the most common ratio talked about with canopies but aspect ratio is also worth understanding. It is the relationship of the cord to the span of a canopy (length to width). Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #8 July 6, 2002 Aspect ratio is important, but only if you understand what is is and how changing the aspect ratio affects canopies and their flight. As most newbies are only concerned about what type of gear to lok at, wingloading is the most important ratio to understand. For REALLY good reading on this topic look herehttp://www.performancedesigns.com/docs/wingload.pdf This page http://www.performancedesigns.com/education.asp will help enlighten most canopy pilots if they take the time to read, think about and understand all the information being presented.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #9 July 6, 2002 QuoteWhere are your newbie questions? Let me at 'em. Just kidding, you know me, well, I guess ya don't, but heh, I'm a kidder cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhonda66 0 #10 July 6, 2002 You don't need to know RW - just freefly is all you need to know Rhonda PP ASEL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
