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KrisFlyZ 0
QuoteHow do you think Robi calculates Glide?
Kris.
Trigonometry and a mountain? I'm not sure I've never asked.
Robi, I must ask how do you calculate glide?
How can people quote sustained L/D numbers without a GPS or some other device?
Kris.
robibird 2
Simple.
You get accurate map in good scale (military or climbing one)
You have exit altitude, you have point were you open. you take the flight. You open the canopy , You measure the canopy flight time. You get the opening altitude. Deduct that + the first 100 m off the usable altitude ( exit - landing ) and u get the rough info what was your average glide - simple.
Guy at the time B.F.C. had no privilege to use GPS.but were able to measure the distance to the moon or circumference of the earth with amazing precision
You get accurate map in good scale (military or climbing one)
You have exit altitude, you have point were you open. you take the flight. You open the canopy , You measure the canopy flight time. You get the opening altitude. Deduct that + the first 100 m off the usable altitude ( exit - landing ) and u get the rough info what was your average glide - simple.
Guy at the time B.F.C. had no privilege to use GPS.but were able to measure the distance to the moon or circumference of the earth with amazing precision
KrisFlyZ 0
QuoteUsing a GPS correctly at some locations most likely means that it was not carried along for the jump(BASE ) anyway.
I knew that one Robi. From a few posts above.
Even at a location where an accurate Map is not available...without carrying the GPS on the jump a more accurate reading can be obtained for opening point and exit point and then the L/D calculated....if the opening is low enough to not add too much error to the calculations.
It will not work for me because..usually I tend to open higher (there was a time with a 5 sec canopy ride but I try not to repeat that) and jump objects that don't allow flying all the way down to 800'(Kjerag and ITW...Smell scared me a couple of times).
Kris.
robibird 2
GPS work well too but it require more jumps from the same object in order to reduce possible data error. In Base enviroment this is not so much of a problem but in skydiving could be due the wind issues. Hey you had openings on smell just fine
longer canopy ride can just scare you, or?!
GPS pouch on a Z1.
robibird 2
next time use black stitching!!!
Thanks! Does it work better with GPS?
robibird 2
have u ever saw D&G black stylish F-male hand bag in black w ugly cream stitching?!
Quotehave u ever saw D&G black stylish F-male hand bag in black w ugly cream stitching?!
Nope. I'm not really talented in sewing anyway.
I could not find any rigger willing to do that pouch for me.
Quotenext time use black stitching!!!
Robi you used white stitching on my purple and black V2, does that mean you don't love me?
QuoteRobi you used white stitching on my purple and black V2, does that mean you don't love me?
You could be special.
QuoteQuotenext time use black stitching!!!
Robi you used white stitching on my purple and black V2, does that mean you don't love me?
Isn't it the same "signature series" V2 as Tony has Glen?
The west coast loves ya Bro, white stitching and all....
Be safe
Ed
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I only mention it because somebody with an all black v2( w black stitching) was teasing me about the white stiching on mine. Until then I never even noticed and didn't think it was important. My S3 had the same. But if its important enough for a GPS pouch then it must be for a wingsuit also
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I love my westcoast signature series, limited edition Vampire. Order yours today, operators are standing by.
. I love my westcoast signature series, limited edition Vampire. Order yours today, operators are standing by.
I have not jumped balloon yet.
Check yourself, see attached file!
Oh, I have to addmit, that I have removed missplaced trackpoints.
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