jsaxton 0 #26 September 4, 2006 when you can gain altitude, let me know Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMax 0 #27 September 4, 2006 you didn't take physics in school did you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMax 0 #28 September 4, 2006 QuoteQuoteOK Everyone. I ordered the dang thing three weeks ago from BlockBuster... It's taking forever to arrive, must be coming by pony. Is it worth it? I heard there was some great skydivin in it? Opinions? Jack Got mine on clearance at the local video store, for $2.50. Subtract the cost of a blank tape, and you get a true measure of the movie's value. Agree ... and I speak from experience - I only watched it about 10 times Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsaxton 0 #29 September 4, 2006 OK what's the stall angle for a skydiver then? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,625 #30 September 4, 2006 Quotewhen you can gain altitude, let me know Same applies to a glider in still air. I suppose you claim that gliders don't produce lift either. Before you look too foolish, take a look at the definition of lift in an aerodynamics text book.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,625 #31 September 4, 2006 QuoteOK what's the stall angle for a skydiver then? How is that relevant? IS stalling a pre-requisite for lift?... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMax 0 #32 September 4, 2006 I am sure he already looked at your profile and won't argue anymore Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsaxton 0 #33 September 4, 2006 OK, so I don't know shit, but when I'm falling belly to earth my head (wingtip) is at approx 90 degrees to the relative wind. Wouldn't that be an angle of attack that generates a stall? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsaxton 0 #34 September 5, 2006 I vire it as a chance to furthur my education Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,625 #35 September 5, 2006 QuoteOK, so I don't know shit, but when I'm falling belly to earth my head (wingtip) is at approx 90 degrees to the relative wind. Wouldn't that be an angle of attack that generates a stall? If you are falling straight down, you produce no lift. If you are tracking you must be producing lift in the aerodynamic sense.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #36 September 5, 2006 Ah, a thread that never dies....resurrected after 3 years in the depths of dz.com..... One of my fav's...as a drinking game. Try taking a shot every time they say 'Cutaway'... ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairy_Haggis 1 #37 September 6, 2006 Cutaway? Never heard of it! I'm gonna have to go buy this now aren't I ooh! 99c on Ebay! cool!!It's not the speed that kills ya, it's the sudden stops! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
