tosca 0 #1 March 15, 2004 If you have jumped at dropzones with two or more airplanes, how did you plan for the loads with crw-jumpers to make it safe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faulknerwn 36 #2 March 15, 2004 Most drop zones like this have what we call a "line of death". Usually its a road or some other landmark near the dz. Basically, the CRWdogs need to stay on the north (east/west/south) side of this landmark until 2000 feet or left, while the pilots make sure that they only drop freefallers on the opposite side. Its important for the CRWdogs to pay attention and not cross this too soon. W Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sikorsky 0 #3 March 16, 2004 if they don't have that line of death down pat or you find yourself in that situation take it out much further than the freefallers would and work away from the dz, then 90-degrees and then towards the dz... keeping on the other side of the line yourself. Time your last 90 back to the dz at around 2 grand. It helps to know how many minutes the next plane is away from dropping jumpers and figure 1000 foot per minute crw decent rate. Allways be on the lookout for traffic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CRWCheryl 0 #4 March 16, 2004 Besides having "the line of death" at 2000 feet, it's important to pursue enforcement/education. CRWdogs can chew on the pups that cross too early. Management can take a part in educating both freefallers and crw who end up at the wrong place. And the pilots can also help by informing the right people when they see problems. (One of the Perris pilots recently buzzed an airplane flying around a CRW load.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #5 March 19, 2004 Buzzing airplanes - I love that. We are parked about 2 miles north of a major interstate. Private pilots will fly right overhead because they can look out their window and see the interstate - they must be using roadmaps or something and never heard of GPS. Our pilot will chase them away every chance he gets. We have multiple planes and either do CrW at the end of the day, or stay off the windline as well during the day. No real issues so far. CrW mostly happens when the ceiling is below 10K so not as much interest in jumping when the Otter is here... ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
