kallend 1,621 #1 April 17, 2011 Congratulations SOS. 60 next year in Chicago? How did the Deland event go?... 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
philly51 0 #2 April 17, 2011 There were 15 jumps in the 45-50+ range shooting for 2 points. We built the first point consistently, but never got the second. Good time though, great friends. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,621 #3 April 17, 2011 QuoteThere were 15 jumps in the 45-50+ range shooting for 2 points. We built the first point consistently, but never got the second. Good time though, great friends. Very large sequential skydives continue to be elusive. Maybe an organizer will consult a physicist one day.... 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
headoverheels 291 #4 April 18, 2011 Quote Congratulations SOS. 60 next year in Chicago? How did the Deland event go? The Phoenix formation was completed. In true World Team style, it was completeed on the last possible jump of the event. Weather kept us to only two jumps on two of the days, but good days on the other two. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skydivesg 6 #5 April 18, 2011 Could you elaborate on that, John?Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,621 #6 April 19, 2011 QuoteCould you elaborate on that, John? There are aerodynamic principles that, in my humble opinion, need to be considered in engineering a large sequential skydive. You can easily make it hard or even impossible if you don't engineer it correctly. What can be handled by skill of the jumpers on a 40-way may be beyond the limits on a poorly engineered 150 way.... 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
elightle 8 #7 April 22, 2011 Quote Congratulations SOS. 60 next year in Chicago? And if you wait til after June 1st, 2012, I'll join you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #8 April 23, 2011 Quote Quote Could you elaborate on that, John? There are aerodynamic principles that, in my humble opinion, need to be considered in engineering a large sequential skydive. You can easily make it hard or even impossible if you don't engineer it correctly. What can be handled by skill of the jumpers on a 40-way may be beyond the limits on a poorly engineered 150 way. Well, you know the people to contact Don't be shy, let them know what you have in mind.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
