velo90 0 #1 January 20, 2004 It has been debated and debated in the S&T forum. People kept asking where did you learn about the 45 degree rule for spotting. I now have the damming evidence of who put this idea into circulation. It was Kallend I was playing around with his freefall simulation program and look what it spat out! See the 45 degree rule to the left Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
velo90 0 #2 January 20, 2004 oopppps... I get it now But I did not find that feature documented in the notes on the program. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #3 January 20, 2004 So then, you NOW understand that the program disproves the concept of the 45 degree rule -- right? You can knock Professor Kallend for some stuff, but I don't think math is going to be one of them. quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
velo90 0 #4 January 20, 2004 QuoteSo then, you NOW understand that the program disproves the concept of the 45 degree rule -- right? I never believed the 45 degree rule anyway. I was a bit stupid in posting before I realised what the program was showing QuoteYou can knock Professor Kallend for some stuff It was never intended as a knock either, but I guess it could be interpreted that way. But now you've got me interested. What can you knock Prof Kallend for? Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #5 January 20, 2004 Quote What can you knock Prof Kallend for? Well, I've heard tell that -some- folks don't like his politics, but I just don't see how that's possible. About the only thing I'd knock him for is his apparent fear of dirt. For some reason he thinks that the only way a person can make a civilized landing is on putting green quality grass. Hmph. Go fig?quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,106 #6 January 20, 2004 Quoteoopppps... I get it now But I did not find that feature documented in the notes on the program. Dave It's documented in the powerpoint annotations.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #7 January 20, 2004 QuoteQuote What can you knock Prof Kallend for? Well, I've heard tell that -some- folks don't like his politics, but I just don't see how that's possible. About the only thing I'd knock him for is his apparent fear of dirt. For some reason he thinks that the only way a person can make a civilized landing is on putting green quality grass. Hmph. Go fig? It's not the politics . . . It's the "I need to argue with you whether you are right or not" complex thing he has going. . ..I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #8 January 20, 2004 QuoteQuoteQuote What can you knock Prof Kallend for? Well, I've heard tell that -some- folks don't like his politics, but I just don't see how that's possible. About the only thing I'd knock him for is his apparent fear of dirt. For some reason he thinks that the only way a person can make a civilized landing is on putting green quality grass. Hmph. Go fig? It's not the politics . . . It's the "I need to argue with you whether you are right or not" complex thing he has going. . .. you misunderstand completely. there are those of us who have an intense dislike for fallacy and cannot abide seeing them promoted and accepted in ignorance.____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #9 January 20, 2004 QuoteWhat can you knock Prof Kallend for? He likes to wear tube socks and Teva's. Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #10 January 20, 2004 Quote He likes to wear tube socks and Teva's. Ooooh, I didn't know that about him. Sheesh. Where's he from anyway? quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #11 January 20, 2004 QuoteQuoteWhat can you knock Prof Kallend for? He likes to wear tube socks and Teva's. I used to have respect for the man....Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #12 January 20, 2004 QuoteQuoteQuoteWhat can you knock Prof Kallend for? He likes to wear tube socks and Teva's. I used to have respect for the man.... WHEN?!!I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
velo90 0 #13 January 20, 2004 QuoteIt's documented in the powerpoint annotations. I'll re-read em again . I initially thought that when I entered an exit separation of zero the program spewed out gunk. I know you don't accept the 45 degree theory, but what was the 45 degrees on the chart? I made a post that I thought was funny but after looking at what was presented a bit longer I realised what was going on. Sincere apologies if you thought I was knocking you! And to my question - "what can you knock Kallend for" - It was a rhetorical question! I don't want answers. Now can a moderator lock the thread before anything gets out of hand See the forum rules Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,106 #14 January 20, 2004 QuoteQuote He likes to wear tube socks and Teva's. Ooooh, I didn't know that about him. Sheesh. Where's he from anyway? Keeps the odor down! You would like less it if I didn't. Pity some others I could name don't do the same.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
