BenGriffiths

My rig with very similar spec is a tad over 11 kg (that's 25 punds in old money). Although I have my suspicions that my rig is actually a lot heavier ;-) ---------- Ben G Still Sinking :-(

**De-Lurk** From a non-instructors Point of View - I wouldn't want a Student to jump with an Audible as they may develop a reliance on the Audible rather than their visual alti/own perceptions. **Re-Lurk** ---------- Ben G Still Sinking :-(

I'm not medic but I believe like most bodily drugs too much caffine causes problems but a sensible amount can be beneficiary. Small levels of caffeine can increase your general awareness. Personally I might have a few cups of Coffee but rarely do I drink anything stronger (like Red Bull) ---------- Ben G Still Sinking :-(

I belive Cark (in the UK) is getting one soon. The main thing I don't like about the 750 is the apparently low tailwing. Not only coulkd a dodgy exit lead to problems but if the pilot didn't have it in the correct orientation for exit, very possible on a low altitude emergancy exit, it seems like colossions are a distinct posibbility. ---------- Ben G Still Sinking :-(

For my dissertation I needs some side on diagrams showing all the basic body positions (i.e. belly to earth, Sit/Stand & Head Down (and if possible a Delta Track)). I need them for a short section detailing how body positions affects Fall/Rate and horizontal movement. Can anyone point me to or offer me some suitable diagrams/pics please? Many Thanks ---------- Ben G Still Sinking :-(

I've always thought the Dome in which the Truman show was made would be a great place for Skydving (or would it be BASE) - 100% controllable weather and no airport of any Kind :-) ---------- Ben G Still Sinking :-(

One of my university projects involves the measurement of 3-D movement of a skydiver. I am assuming the acceleration in the Z axis (vertical) will never exceed }9.81 (i.e. g). However as I'm not studying Aerospace/Physics I'm having a little more difficulty calculating the maximum acceleration in the x and y axis (horizontal). Anyone got and ideas / formulae? ---------- Ben G Still Sinking :-(

Thanks. P.S. Sorry for the Late Reply (Damm you UNI & Work) ---------- Ben G Still Sinking :-(

Seen that a few times. Also known students open up right over the DZ and fly of into the distance all becuase "I Couldn't see where to land" - try looking between you legs

I wish but companies that seeling pressure sensors use everything form Inches of water, Inches of mecury, psi, psia, psig, milliBars, bars etc... ---------- Ben G Still Sinking :-(

As part of my Uni project I need to know what sort of air pressure ranges I'll being experiencing. I know the pressure at ground/sea level vary either side of 1000 millibars (i.e. 29.53 inches). But how much will height and weather affect these values. ---------- Ben G Still Sinking :-(

Nice One. Welcome to THE Sport. And more importantly welcome to real flight. ---------- Ben G Still Sinking :-(

Welcome to the Skies. As the saying goes - Skydivers know why the birds sing. ---------- Ben G Still Sinking :-(

Well I certianly had fun, even If I was absolutely knackered by the end of the week. ALmost doubled my FF time (now just under 40 mins). Liked the beach landings, helicpoter jumps and also enjoyed the view. ---------- Ben G Still Sinking :-(

Welcome back hope your jump(s) go well. ---------- Ben G Still Sinking :-(