yarik 0 #1 May 28, 2002 Guys, anyone knows where I can find source of information on aerodynamics of ram-air parachutes? Some time ago I studied a lot of aerodynamics of jet planes which I flew and loved the subject. Now I'm in skydiving and feel a need to learn some theory of ram air flying. Would appreciate any reply. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #2 May 28, 2002 As far as I know, they operate exactly the same way, but a canopy has a fixed angle of incidence (unless you're playing with the risers). Let's go play chicken with a planet !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polarbear 1 #3 May 28, 2002 There are some good sources of information. The parachute manual has some basic information. A guy named Jerry Sobieski wrote a short thesis on the aerodynamics and piloting of high-performance parachutes...go to yahoo.com and search for "Jerry Sobieski Parachute" and you'll find it.Also, Bryan Burke wrote some good stuff on parachutes. I think you can find it on the Skydive Arizona website somewhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #4 May 28, 2002 Click THIS and order "Jumping the Ram Air Canopy".Pretty good stuff.quadehttp://futurecam.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steellex 0 #5 May 29, 2002 Check out the Mar 02 issue of Parachutist magazine. The article "The Fine Art of Swoop Survival" by Kevin Gibson gives quite a good write-up on ram-air aerodynamics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yarik 0 #6 May 29, 2002 Guys, thank you very much. I already followed some directions you gave me and printed out the article of Jerry Sobieski. So far it looks just like something I was looking for.Later will check other sources.Thanks again! Safe and long swoops to all !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
