d0s 0 #1 July 13, 2004 I had a question while reading my SIM. I was reading Category G section talking about recovering altitude from below level of formation. The first thing it says is turn sideways to keep formation in view. Im assuming its talking about turning 90 degrees correct? if so, how will this help you keep the the formation in view? Sorry im not jumping till this weekend so i wont be able to ask my jumpmaster till then and kinda wanted to find out sooner. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lifewithoutanet 0 #2 July 13, 2004 If you turn 90 degrees, you can keep the formation in sight by tilting your head and looking to the side while working to get "back up". If you keep the formation on heading, you'll be forced to look up, therefore spilling air and not rising back up as effectively. Make sense? -C. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #4 July 13, 2004 While you're recovering, you may lose sight of the formation, but as you get back above it, you'll see it under your armpit if you turn your head sideways. That's when you can turn back to it and fly in. Also, sometimes people move forward when they de-arch. If you face the formation, you may take it out from underneath. If you turn sideways, you will just fly off in a safe direction. When you are doing a recovery, think to lock your knees, point your toes, and PUSH on the air. you'll be amazed at what a good recovery can do for you. Good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #5 July 15, 2004 I still haven't figured out how to recover altitude without getting back on the plane. Slowing your fallrate though - that is doable.www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
winsor 187 #6 July 15, 2004 QuoteI had a question while reading my SIM. I was reading Category G section talking about recovering altitude from below level of formation. The first thing it says is turn sideways to keep formation in view. Im assuming its talking about turning 90 degrees correct? if so, how will this help you keep the the formation in view? Sorry im not jumping till this weekend so i wont be able to ask my jumpmaster till then and kinda wanted to find out sooner. Thanks My favorite story about altitude recovery was from one of the earlier large-way record attempts. It seems that one of the participants got hosed on the exit and was hopelessly low. His solution was to go off to one side, deploy his main, cutaway, join the formation and land under his reserve. Even though he got in his slot, he got axed. Go figure. Blue skies, Winsor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #7 July 16, 2004 Classic!!! "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pccoder 0 #8 July 16, 2004 Remember what Darwin said? PcCoder.net Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
