popsjumper 2 #26 January 14, 2011 OK...so generally speaking... Determine how much horizontal distance you want between groups at opening. Determine how long it's going to take the plane to fly that distance across the ground. Yes, yes...that horizontal distance is debatable and yes you can adjust for the number of groups and their sizes. For example, you'll need less horizontal distance between two solos than you would for groups that are going to be tracking every which way. ...and there's more to it above and beyond that. BillVon has a nice little formula that works for most cases but I couldn't locate it doing a search here. True story: AN-2 exit separation was... "When the guy in front of you opens up his canopy and flies out from underneath the plane, then you can go."My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ixlr82 7 #27 January 16, 2011 Ok, I know it isn't a tracking rule, but in the spirit of the thread, getting off the line of flight immediately after opening is important. At least until you have a visual on groups behind and in front of you. __________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #28 January 16, 2011 Tuck your tummy, roll your shoulders and WATCH WHERE YOU ARE GOING! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #29 January 17, 2011 Never let the dogs get too far out in front of you. If it's a bear, they could be dead. If it's a coon, they'll be tired and hoarse. If it's your mother-in-law, they won't trust you ever again.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
