MomDaBomb 0 #1 April 14, 2008 As a student, when falling through a cloud, should you not perform any tasks until you clear the cloud (unless it was time to pull) or does it even matter? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,473 #2 April 14, 2008 Depends on your instructor. I do not tell students that their performance in the clouds should be any different than their performance out of the clouds. All the same issues apply - and it is the rare cloud indeed where you cannot see the student from 5-10 feet away (obviously only an issue on release dives.) However, each instructor will have their own take on this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tombuch 0 #3 April 14, 2008 In the United States it is illegal to jump through a cloud, so it shouldn't happen. However, sometimes we are exiting at a legal distance but on the edge, and there is a possibility of cloud entry. Plus, a skydiver continuing in the sport will probably inadvertently (I hope) jump through a cloud at some point, so it's worth briefing while still a student. I usually just mention that the cloud is stationary, and it will give a very dramatic impression of freefall speed. I note that could be frightening to a student who isn't expecting it, but if anticipated that rush of speed can be wicked fun. I don't change the students part of the dive flow at all, but if we are about to enter a cloud I may choose not to release or to delay the release. I'll also note that others will probably come up with cracks about "industrial haze" and suggest that it's really alright to jump through a cloud. I don't hold with that at all, and try very hard to keep my student clear of clouds. If we do hit one (of course it has happened), I silently curse myself and pledge to do better in the future.Tom Buchanan Instructor Emeritus Comm Pilot MSEL,G Author: JUMP! Skydiving Made Fun and Easy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agent_lead 0 #4 April 14, 2008 the first time i witnessed cloud rush first hand i lost all my breath for a second as my brain thought i was going to die..man it was exhilarating-------------------------------------------- www.facebook.com/agentlead Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpah 0 #5 April 14, 2008 The Aussies have it good...a number of DZs allow cloud penetration. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPAWNmaster 0 #6 April 14, 2008 yup...i remember that feeling! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertime24 8 #7 April 14, 2008 Ive never jumped through a cloud. NEVER. I have, however, jumped through more than my share of industrial haze. Muff #5048 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packerboy 3 #8 April 14, 2008 If the instructor was really cool, he or she would flip you on your back so you could see the body shaped hole that you are punching through the cloud like Wiley Coyote! -------------------------------------------------- In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock. ~ Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbiceps 0 #9 April 16, 2008 Quote The Aussies have it good...a number of DZs allow cloud penetration. Dont know where u jump but the rules in aust are that no student is allowed to jump through clouds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites