NotBond 0 #1 October 13, 2008 I'm sure this is a stupid question, but why don't people get smacked by the horitzontal stabilizer (tail) of the airplane upon exit? Especially in a small one like a Cessna, where you're hanging onto a strut? Is it because you're falling DOWN faster than you lose forward momentum from the airflow?Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up anyways... - John Wayne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GLIDEANGLE 1 #2 October 13, 2008 Generally you are right. However, depending on aircraft design, aircraft attitude (tail up, tail down), and jumper behavior it is quite possible to strike the horizontal stabilizer when exiting. There was an experienced jumper who died that way in the USA earlier this year.The choices we make have consequences, for us & for others! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
