Tunnel Flight vs Real Flight

[freakydiver 0]

So when can you come over and help me build mine?

-- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." --

[sdgregory 0]

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So when can you come over and help me build mine?

Yeah mine too, right here in the basement.

[murps2000 86]

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if you break a skydive down into sections, you have something like:

exit
diving to formation (if a chunk isn't launched)
freefall stuff
track
deployment
canopy ride
landing

You forgot floating. I think one of the coolest things we get to do is stand around for a few seconds on the outside of a half million dollar turbine aircraft in flight. The air's all nice and shiny up there, too (no, I don't take drugs). If you're lucky and you get a young, irresponsible pilot, flying a rental plane, you may even get a couple minutes to walk around. Just make sure to check the spot when you finally fall off.