IslandGuy 0 #26 June 10, 2008 Quote Quote 4 min, 43 sec. 21k - 2.7k. WOW, that is a long flight! How tired were you after that....283 seconds over 18300 feet gives and average of 64.66 feet/sec which calculates to 44.086363636363636 Miles per Hour http://www.calculateme.com/Speed/FeetperSecond/ToMilesperHour.htm That is a very nice average for that long of a flight.. Scott That 44mph avg. seemed a little low so I went back and checked out the data. Most of the flight was between 45-50mph. A good throw from the plane and a long snivel at the end seems to have skewed the flight data a bit. (Paralog plot attached). Cool converter - thanks. Looking forward to trying that flight next year in a SM1 or Stealth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IslandGuy 0 #27 June 10, 2008 Quote this is just a friendly "what have you done" question... Scott C. 3:05 from 27,000' 2:22 from 15,000' Tony Intro suit Wow, those are pretty different numbers - are you sure about both, or maybe a typo? Now the 2:22 is something to write home about (especially for an Intro, very good), but, the 3:05… hmmm… might want to carry fire suppression just in case... put the flames out. How were your arms feeling after the 27k jump? MikePlay like your life depends on it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fasted3 0 #28 June 11, 2008 I expected a comment on this one. What happened is that I had a hard time breathing once I got out of the plane. That led to a quick decision to try for a record FAST time down to more familiar territory. I was disappointed to not have a longer flight, but it was still a lot of fun, and the longest I've had so far.But what do I know? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #29 June 11, 2008 I never really do solo time jumps, but two weekend ago I did a fun jump from 6000 ft in James' Stealth, trying to see if I could fly for a minute, pulling at 3k. The plane was a Cessna 206, normal speed exit, and sadly around 100+ kg exit weight. 62 seconds was the score (from video, exit to pitch/pull). I sadly had to make a turn halfway into the jump, as otherwise I would have landed out, but 70 seconds seems do-able if its just straight and level flight. The turns always build up a bit more speed. avg. speed was 38 mph, around 34 mph seems doable as a sustained speed when its just a straight line you're flying..JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #30 June 11, 2008 I think the longest flight i've done was 11 hours 23 mins. London Heathrow to Bangkok. Slight headwind, hence the longer time. Worst part? I had to sit next to a drunk midget who passed out in his dinner, then tried to sleep on my shoulder. Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #31 June 11, 2008 Quote I think the longest flight i've done was 11 hours 23 mins. London Heathrow to Bangkok. Slight headwind, hence the longer time. Worst part? I had to sit next to a drunk midget who passed out in his dinner, then tried to sleep on my shoulder. I think Glen already made that joke Macca...better luck next time..Come on...you can do better...JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #32 June 11, 2008 Damn it. That'll learn me to not read the previous posts But hey, my story had a midget in it, so surely that makes it better by default? He couldn't get his bag out of the over head bin, even when standing on the seat. I had to help him Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heffro1 0 #33 June 12, 2008 3 min 50 seconds 13000-2000 timed with camera as all data loggers are not as accurate. 5'11" 190lbs / 1.8m 87.2kg with gear also it was a hot day with high humidity Tonysuit "XS" wingsuit BUY A WINGSUIT My Website Tony Suits [url "http:/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #34 June 12, 2008 Quote 3 min 50 seconds 13000-2000 timed with camera as all data loggers are not as accurate. 5'11" 190lbs / 1.8m 87.2kg with gear also it was a hot day with high humidity Tonysuit "XS" wingsuit Thats 32 mph avg for almost 4 minutes..Oh mister Heffro...can I feel your arm-muscles..voice>.. Awesome work man..I can fly it at around 34-ish mph for a minute or so (in a big Sm1/Stealth) but after that my arms give out (usually just left..my right arm is very strong for some weird reason..so I end up making lots of turns) You coming to Marl this year dude? They have actual money prizes there (not Birdman money) sounds like a thing for you....and maybe see SkyJester fly his cool toys on top of that..JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdctlc 0 #35 June 12, 2008 Quote 3 min 50 seconds 13000-2000 timed with camera as all data loggers are not as accurate. 5'11" 190lbs / 1.8m 87.2kg with gear also it was a hot day with high humidity Tonysuit "XS" wingsuit Well, that really only counts if you were on your back Not a personal best compared to the top post but I did 3min and 10 sec from 12,900 to 2600 last weekend.. Pretty close in time considering it was almost 2K lower exit and about the same opening. As a side to what Jeff noted about inaccuracy of loggers.. What are the 12K, 9K, 6K and 3K readings on a Neptune. I have been told they are snapshot speeds at those altitudes and I have also been told they are averages in a segment? Anybody know for sure? Even if they are "innaccurate" it is what most of us have to work with... Scott C."He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #36 June 12, 2008 Quote a side to what Jeff noted about inaccuracy of loggers.. What are the 12K, 9K, 6K and 3K readings on a Neptune. I have been told they are snapshot speeds at those altitudes and I have also been told they are averages in a segment? Anybody know for sure? Even if they are "innaccurate" it is what most of us have to work with... Scott C. With data-loggers a lot of display speeds are just snapshots, but taking the data into a computer and doing a full readout should show a more detailed track of your jumps (in terms of speeds). I've done a lot of protrack/altitrack video overlays with the data, and 1 or 2 seconds aside (due to the start of the jump, the device having a slight lapse in starting) they are always (not one exception) spot on in terms of time. The only thing not correct are some high-low spikes due to moving my head/arm (or where-ever the device is mounted) around, in and out of my burble. But in general the speeds and times from the logger seem to 99,9% match the times on video (and altitudes of exit/pull). Which is a whole other subject than GPS loggers and their accuracy... But video still seems to be the most faithfull reading for time, as you can really take the moment you pitch/have linestretch as the end of your jump (where the logging devices usually give you a few extra seconds).JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhoenixRising 0 #37 June 12, 2008 Jarno, (in a girly voice) oh your video avatar is so sexy, you roll with the best of them, do me please? ok now that i made fun of you...... can i have one too?Justin Wingsuit organizing, first flight courses and coaching Flock University Tonysuits Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #38 June 12, 2008 Always good to know I have my graphic prowes to make sure I look cool, when the real performance is lacking JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #39 June 13, 2008 QuoteWhat are the 12K, 9K, 6K and 3K readings on a Neptune. I have been told they are snapshot speeds at those altitudes and I have also been told they are averages in a segment? Anybody know for sure? How are freefall speeds calculated? There are speeds logged at specific altitudes (normally 12,000, 9,000, 6000, and 3,000), as well as an overall average speed. To find the speed at, for example, 12,000 feet, Neptune looks at the time taken to fall through a 1000' distance, 500' either side of the nominal altitude, in this case from 12,500 to 11,500 feet. When the time/altitude log is processed by Neptune after you land Neptune looks for the first time/altitude reading that occurred below 12,500', it then looks for the first time/altitude reading that occurred below 11,500'. The average speed is then the distance between the two points divided by the time between the two points. So.... how can you get wild readings?? We all know, or we should know, that altimeters sense atmospheric pressure, and that pressure changes with altitude, we also know that the location of an altimeter also affects pressure. To take an extreme example, if you have a chest mounted Neptune and are stable on your back as you pass 12,500, then you flip on to your belly before 11,500 feet, the difference in pressure caused by your body position could equal 500' altitude difference. On your back your altimeter is in your burble and reading a lower pressure and therefore a higher altitude. The bottom line is that in this case you will lose 500' indicated altitude just by flipping over, and your calculated speed will be double your actual speed. As I said, an extreme case. The point is that position of the altimeter will have some effect on altitude reading and therefore the speed that is displayed. The larger of the band used to calculate the speed, the less the potential errors. The size of the band, and the altitudes that the speeds are calculated at can be changed using the NMU (Neptune Maintenance Utility). The overall average is calculated by dividing the distance between exit and deployment by the time taken to fall that distance. Roger Allen Alti-2"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzjnky 0 #40 June 14, 2008 My contributions to the personal best list... 165 sec (2:45) from 12,900 ft to 2,500 ft. I am 6', 210 lbs nekked, flying a Mach 1. My neptune told me once that I had a flight of 183 sec from 13,300 to 3,000, but in looking at the plot, about 50 seconds of that I was still in the plane, a slight descent before exit confused my Neptune. I can surge my suit into the low 30's (MPH) for fall rate, but mid 40's seems to be what I can hold for extended periods of time (ie > 30 sec) Not too bad for a fat belly, eh Tony? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tetra316 0 #41 August 11, 2008 106 seconds with 64 average mph on my first flight. Aerobat suit. From 13k. Thanks Scott! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #42 August 11, 2008 27 secondsMarl, Germany JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdctlc 0 #43 August 12, 2008 Quote106 seconds with 64 average mph on my first flight. Aerobat suit. From 13k. Thanks Scott! You did awesome! I will have to download the pics and video of both jumps some time! Scott C."He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyjester 0 #44 August 12, 2008 Quote ....and maybe see SkyJester fly his cool toys on top of that.. The whole system was prepared for the last day (Sunday), but unfortunately the weather conditions were suboptimal I planed it as a kind of a surprise, which means just sitting with Vega V3 in the plane for a distance run don´t pester the jester . . or better: WHY SO SERIOUS ? ? www.pralle-zeiten.de Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Costyn 0 #45 August 12, 2008 Quote The whole system was prepared for the last day (Sunday), but unfortunately the weather conditions were suboptimal I planed it as a kind of a surprise, which means just sitting with Vega V3 in the plane for a distance run Damn... I would've paid to see that! But... have you taken a GPS with you on a rocket-fueled run yet?Costyn van Dongen - http://www.flylikebrick.com/ - World Wide Wingsuit News Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertimeunc 0 #46 August 12, 2008 Soooooo, when can we buy one? The best things in life are dangerous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #47 August 12, 2008 Quote Soooooo, when can we buy one? I think its all parts you can buy and put together with hard work, innovative thought and effort. I dont think Christian bought his setup off the shelf in a wingsuit-rocket-motor store in the shoppingmallJC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyjester 0 #48 August 12, 2008 no,I have only 8 powered flights (with fuel), now I got a new Wintec and will use it for the next flight. But I don´t think, I can go up. The speed makes the suit difficult to control. When you guys come to visit me, I´ll be prepared . . . don´t pester the jester . . or better: WHY SO SERIOUS ? ? www.pralle-zeiten.de Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyjester 0 #49 August 12, 2008 Quote I dont think Christian bought his setup off the shelf in a wingsuit-rocket-motor store in the shoppingmall Damn Jarno, now I will see at every single rocket-flight a wingsuit-rocket-motor store shelf and laugh my ass off C.don´t pester the jester . . or better: WHY SO SERIOUS ? ? www.pralle-zeiten.de Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #50 August 12, 2008 Quote Soooooo, when can we buy one? I see you wanna burn your tail.... Go ahead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
