JVXReBornFU

On ‎11‎/‎9‎/‎2018 at 10:40 AM, ChrisD2.0 said:

 

 

Don't learn to fly parachutes from the internet.

Well said. richoH Considering canopy skills are not included in the USPA syllabus for Coaches and AFF Instructors. (Ya I know there their for AFFi's, but a good canopy class run by so many fine folks like Brian G, G. Windmiller, Flight One, to name a few are so much more comprehensive.)

But I read this whole thing once again and my observations about what is missing is perhaps more important than many of the well meaning DIY comments.

Point being many combinations of jumpers and canopies, if you pussy foot the flare instead of flaring,... you actually decrease drag, causing the canopy to , in some combinations really speed up. This can be very distressing to someone trying to flare using their rears with the mindset of backing out and using their toggles at the last minute. Remember hanging on your toggles / rears at altitude is the often forgotten method of returning from a long spot, depending upon conditions. For my 1.1 canopy hanging on the toggles just about 4 inches and I can feel the thing actually accelerate. Something to consider for anyone contemplating just trying out the rear riser only flare, close to the ground who isn't fully committed to flaring.

Another possibility, suggestion, when practicing this essential maneuver is to go and rent something more in the larger sizes. More than once I've found myself in a student big boy rig, reading a magazine during the whole flare, knitting, answering phone calls etc., Point being big canopies take a long time to flare. ANYWAYS more than once I didn't even bother to flare using a rented big boy canopy when I was on a very soft field practicing plf's. And before many of you take my head off. Many students forget to flare and walk away, which is the point of some of those student sizes in the first place. Which means it's a great opportunity to practice rear riser stuff. Which many people I know have done in the past. Then working their way down to their "normal" canopies. This is one case where I support " downsizing." Once you have mastered the rear riser landings on a large canopy, life is easier. IMO.

 

 

 

Brett Bickford Did Not Commit Suicide.

He is the victim of ignorance and faulty gear. AND as in the movie: "12 Angry Men," of an ignorant and callous jury.

 

This is what we do at SD.

Larger canopies to learn on.

We are the biggest all year Drop Zone with multiple locations in the civilized world. Works wonders for us. In fact all students are assigned larger than their calculated canopy size.

And yes I noticed you were the only one to recommend a safety first approach from the perspective of recommending something in the most friendly learning kind of way. 

JVX

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JVX

Really great look to everything.

 

JVX

If you wish to visit the warmth of my country all are now welcome.

Many places to stay will welcome you. Many New aircraft as well.

All from the UK are welcome.

I am not here more than a moment and I am insulted.

I lift my leg to you.

DanG

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On the other hand under canopy, the garmin gps's they gave us for calculating slope and distance to target really are the balls as well. Nothing like popin out of cover right over the target to realize those things are great,...but not for all occasions.

Are you claiming to be some sort of military jumper now? This oughta be good.

I train Military personnel.

Garmin has a number of products as described.

Do you have a point with your posting? Or are you just an idiot with a big mouth?

Software updates are available for many units.

They are a lot of fun to use in the clouds and at high altitudes as well.

They are very easy to read and invaluable in stronger winds aloft situations to determine if your going to make it to the target. And or in assisting in locating alternate landing sites.