longtall 0 #1 June 15, 2010 Anyone with experience in night water landings ? Id like to hear about them." 90 right, five miles then cut."---Pukin Buzzards Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #2 June 15, 2010 I'm wondering why that might be any different from daylight water landings... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjm 0 #3 June 15, 2010 Quote I'm wondering why that might be any different from daylight water landings... Oh I don't know......maybe beacause it is dark, but I could be wrong. Technique should not change much, but the visual warning signs can change such as: If the body of water is flowing: Which direction? Or there stumps or fallen trees? Are you about to land on a 15' alligator? Is the water 12" deep or is the bottom to far down do see? There are more, but these might be a tad harder to see at night because of the whole darkness thingy.If you're not living on the edge; you're taking up too much room! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
longtall 0 #4 June 16, 2010 Cant see the boat,cant see the LZ,cant see to flare,cant see down jumper,stuff like that." 90 right, five miles then cut."---Pukin Buzzards Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #5 June 16, 2010 I assume we're talking about unintentional night water landings. Because otherwise, the boat and landing area are going to be illuminated and plainly visible, the water current and wind directions will be observed and noted in advance, the site chosen to be clear of stumps and other obstacles, and deep enough to avoid leg injuries. But whether doing the night water jump intentionally, or unintentionally, the procedure is still the same: - Lack of depth perception - same as any night jump. - Prepare for a PLF - same. - Inflate flotation gear - same. - Unfasten chest strap - same. - Loosen leg straps - same. - Don't release from gear until feet touch water - same. - Swim away from gear - same. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #6 June 18, 2010 Try asking the SEALS or SBS or JTF 2 or some other alphabet group who will cheerfully tell you, then kill you! Hah! Hah! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIGGER160 0 #7 June 21, 2010 - Prepare for a PLF - same. PLFing in the water is fun... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #8 June 21, 2010 Quote - Prepare for a PLF - same. PLFing in the water is fun... Do you always know how deep the water is? Especially at night? Do the PLF, or you'll end up like this: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIGGER160 0 #9 June 21, 2010 Quote Quote - Prepare for a PLF - same. PLFing in the water is fun... Do you always know how deep the water is? Especially at night? Do the PLF, or you'll end up like this: Hahaha I know man Im just messin with ya. Last time I tried to PLF on a water jump it didnt go so well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
