Altimeter

[bmoore21184 0]

Is there a certain way you should wind your altimeter when you are changing dropzones? Dont want to screw it up. I have a skymeter.

B Moore

'Turbulence is a bitch'

[pilotdave 0]

No, just set it to zero when you get there. All you're doing is moving the needle, not the internal stuff, so theres no way to do it wrong.

Dave

[newsstand 0]

No, just be sure and put in fresh batteries.

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[FrogNog 1]

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No, just be sure and put in fresh batteries.

If he's doing battery-lighted alti night jumps, he should know how to wind his alti.

Is bmoore21184 perhaps asking whether there is any harm in adjusting the altimeter a full rotation counterclockwise vs. clockwise? I think adjusting all modern all-mechanical skydiving altimeters is accomplished by rotating the entire contained assembly inside its wrist-mount (or whatever) carrier.

However, I still never wind mine all the way around, and if I put it up to 6k or 10k or whatever for creeper practice, I make sure to set it back to zero via the opposite direction so it never makes a complete rotation. Yeah, I'm 99% sure that's unnecessary, but my manual didn't say either way and I don't want to take a chance. I'm so paranoid sometimes.

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[bmoore21184 0]

Thanks that answered my question FrogNog just didnt want to do something stupid going to to tx from colorado. I didnt think anything would happen jut wanted to be safe. Thanks.

B Moore

'Turbulence is a bitch'

[ianmdrennan 2]

Remember that Colorado is high about sea level. Be especially careful about lower turns and flares.

Blue skies
Ian

Performance Designs Factory Team