Mechan1cus

Thanks. For some reason it doesn't work on my comp, but I'll try to get it working and take a look. My ultimate goal is to make a sim with realistic canopy flight model. I definitely know that it's possible and I approximately know how. Anything that can be described with math and logic, can be programmed. Canopy is not too complicated system, and for now I'm planning to make toggle inputs model only. These days we have a very powerful tools, so anything you can imagine can be done. The thing is I am no programmer. I'm an aircraft engineer. I know aerodynamics and can model almost anything in 3d. So I need programmer help for actual coding. So far I see this as non-commercial open project. At minimum this will be fun, at maximum - can be useful for AFF students for landing pattern training with their actual dropzone landmarks and in different wind conditions.

I'm making my own canopy sim in UDK. What I have done so far is here: http://yadi.sk/d/yCrn7Z811Echq if you are programmer or modeler and want to participate in this project, please PM.

It's basically the same. This is a BH kutaway kit. Have you seen the pictures in my previous post?

Easy enough. Could someone please explain me why this cutaway method doesn't work with Revolve? http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/ilia-wag/album/266363/

As I understand it - you need chincup only if you have heavy camera on your head, to minimize vibrations. However, to have plan B is always better than not to have one. I have installed BH cutaway kit on my RW helmet like this: http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/ilia-wag/album/266363/

I would appreciate it if camera flyers could give me some productive comments on this: http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/ilia-wag/album/262052/ I was trying to design it as snug-resistant as possible.

My instructor used to say that means: "YOU are moron, YOU have missed the deployment altitude" :)

This May I have broken the contour's rails at one nasty landing. Contour has sent me a new one for free, but I had to wait for the package for 2 month due to my distant location... Also as I said before, I think that BH plate is not ideal from lines entanglement perspective... So I'm designing my own, with bells and whistles. Please take a look and let me know what you think: 3D model: https://360.autodesk.com/Public/Details?hash=0926a1580a8e42e68bf046e7c507b46b (you need to have Chrome of Firefox to see it) 1st prototype: http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/ilia-wag/album/246440/ 2nd prototype in comparison with first one: http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/ilia-wag/album/262052/ It's made with 3D printing. Currently I'm planning to polish and paint it, and after that order somewhat 20 copies made of plastic similar to ABS. Most likely it will be Biresin VG280 or GTS 850. Can be installed at any helmet with flat side surface. Will try to make an adapter for some other RW helmet models for my friends who jump with Contours. I would appreciate any comments. Thanks

Hi, I have REvolve with Contour HD 1080p attached with Bonehead rail. Basically it shoots in 5 modes: Full HD – 1080p (1920×1080 @30fps) – 110° angle Tall HD – 960p (1280×960 @ 30fps) – 135° angle Action HD – 720p (1280×720 @ 60fps) – 135° angle Contour HD – 720p (1280×720 @ 30fps) – 135° angle Fast SD – WVGA (848×480 @ 30fps) – 110º angle You can select two of them while the camera is connected to your computer and switch between these two later. There is no helmet in my videos in any of these modes. Roam shoots in 3 modes - 1080p at 30/25 fps with 125 degree field of view, 960p at 30/25 fps with 170 degree field of view and 720p at 30/25 fps with 125 degree field of view So if you'll get Roam - you can just use it in 125 deg modes and that's it. Some of my friends have Roams, and while I've been watching their 170 deg videos I almost got a seasick. They have different helmets, but there are their eyes and noses everywhere. Also I have broken the camera rails once at nasty landing. Contour sent me a new one for free, but because of my distant location (Russia) I had to wait for the package for 2 month. As for me - the camera protrudes too far from the helmet, sometimes it clash with metallic parts of my risers. So I'm designing my own camera mount now, but it's at prototype stage yet. Trying to minimize entanglement probability and protect the camera. Pictures are here: Bonehead rail: http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/ilia-wag/album/139795/ And if you're interested - my concept: http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/ilia-wag/album/246440/ This is the latest 3D model, but you need to have Chrome of Firefox to see it. http://360.autodesk.com/Public/Details?hash=0926a1580a8e42e68bf046e7c507b46b

last Saturday I've been jumping at -25 C ( -13 F) AGL. At the exit altitude it was somewhat -40. Two things: One: Bonehead guys, special thanks to you for this vent groove below the lens. My visor was completely frozen by 2500m (8200 ft). There was only a small window just above the groove, so I could see my altimeter thru it. Otherwise I had to pool high or open the visor at freefall. I don't like both ways. Two: to everyone who is insane enough to jump at such temperatures: Do not use this stuff http://www.mcnett.com/Op-Drops-Anti-Fog-Lens-Cleaning-System-P127.aspx It work great above freezing temperatures. Below freezing it doesn't work at all. So before my next jump I have removed the lens and jumped with goggles. Beside that - the helmet is very warm. Especially if you remove the lens only, keeping the visor, it's lining helps to protect your face from cold. Other guys who have been jumping that day with other fullface helmets had no such a serious icing issues. As I understand it - it comes from one of REvolve main advantages. It has the best field of vision of all fullface helmets I've ever seen. Especially in below direction. You can see your handles very well, you can see everything that happens below you in freefall, without tilting your head down. No need to explain how important it is. But you have to pay for this. You breath on your lens. Conclusion: it is better to jump at summer or in some warm country:) You can also deal with your paraholism using VVT if you need. Gone skiing until April.

If video works for you, here it is: http://www.youtube.com/user/AdeptusMechan1cus?feature=mhum#p/a/u/0/8lYvNiQ5pXI

Greetings from the lend of cold and vodka. And thank you for the excellent helmet. I jump with it since April'11 and I just love it. Well, when I've been jumping my first post-AFF jumps in April, it was something around 40K (4 to 6C) AGL. The visor was a little foggy, but only at sides, so I could see everything pretty well. Central venting hole really helps. You can see it on this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5UFTj8dhuo&feature=player_profilepage#t=79s At summer time there is no fogging at all.

I've just got my Contour mounting plate. Installation pictures are here: http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/ilia-wag/album/139795/ Look pretty solid, but invoke my paranoia. Thinking about adding some sort of fairing between the camera and mounting plate to prevent lines from engagement. Anyone have a similar experience?