leroydb 0 #1 May 18, 2008 Is there a way to get a general raw idea about glide rate based off of exit alititude, pull altitude, and freefall time? Example: exit alititude 12000 pull altitude 2100 freefall time 1:22 (82 sec) (using phoenix fly track suit) Le RoyLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,257 #2 May 18, 2008 No.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #3 May 18, 2008 What about avg freefall speedLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tornolf 0 #4 May 18, 2008 distance fallen / freefall time = avg fallrateA waddling elephant seal is the cutest thing in the entire world. -TJ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,257 #5 May 18, 2008 QuoteWhat about avg freefall speed Yes, you can calculate it using the info you have provided. No, you can't use it to figure out glide ratio.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #6 May 19, 2008 then" 10000 ft / 82 sec = 121.95ft per sec = 83mph not bad for a tracking dive?Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #7 May 19, 2008 Quote then" 10000 ft / 82 sec = 121.95ft per sec = 83mph not bad for a tracking dive? If slow falling is your meassure of succes...then yea...not bad.. Though a camerasuit could probably get you better results in terms of slow falling, and say about the same as to how effective your track isJC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #8 May 19, 2008 I was not necessarily saying it was special. I was actually +/- 2 miles away from the DZ upon exit and tracked with the plane for 15 sec... So the "focus" was more on speed... ie: getting my ass back to the DZ.none the less, an 82 sec freefall is like 3 skydives for some people Its all good... the more time in the air the better! Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #9 May 19, 2008 Quote I was not necessarily saying it was special. I was actually +/- 2 miles away from the DZ upon exit and tracked with the plane for 15 sec... So the "focus" was more on speed... ie: getting my ass back to the DZ.none the less, an 82 sec freefall is like 3 skydives for some people Its all good... the more time in the air the better! Wasnt saying it wasnt good/special or anything either.. Its just that when you look at tracking/wingsuit, its very possible to fly for distance at speeds of 150 mph downward, just as its possible to fly at 30 mph speeds and hardly cover any ground... So freefalltime in itself is a great thing (I love 'floating' at breakoff) but its not really a guide as to how good or bad you are actually flying (wingsuit or tracking).JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #10 May 19, 2008 how would you have replied to my post if I didnt put this in: "not bad for a tracking dive? "Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #11 May 19, 2008 Quotehow would you have replied to my post if I didnt put this in: "not bad for a tracking dive? " The same...maybe thrown in a few pony references and one or two bad jokes...but in general...yea...100% the sameJC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #12 May 19, 2008 lol, all good. ya i heard ya liked a horseLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #13 May 19, 2008 Quote lol, all good. ya i heard ya liked a horse Only when comparing brainsizeJC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #14 May 19, 2008 if reality hurt... that would only tickle Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #15 May 19, 2008 Quote if reality hurt... that would only tickle Actually ment that as a negative comment towards myself..but always glad to accidently tickle someone elseEnjoy tracking..get a GPS if you want some distance/glide figures you can use as a rough estemate (though it will only take 5 seconds before the GPS sux brigade chimes in)JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
