freeflir29 0 #26 June 17, 2002 QuoteThe descent rate is about 7,000 FPM (Feet Per Minute) +/-. The otter can do 6,000 FPM and level off at 400' AGL with no problem (I do it all the time).And lets not even start on the Skyvan at 11,000 FPM......"Here I come to save the BOOBIES!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derekbox 0 #27 June 17, 2002 Hahahayeah I know charlie, I made it a point to intro myself the other day. heheheand from what I understand he is one hella good (wild??) pilot.;)derek"Its one thing to tempt death, its another to bitch slap him"Daytona Beach Fl DZ: DelandAIM: Derekbox Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #28 June 17, 2002 QuoteYes, it IS possible to pop Expert Cypres's. Yes, it has been done in a Porter I believe. The descent rate is about 7,000 FPM (Feet Per Minute) /-. The otter can do 6,000 FPM and level off at 400' AGL with no problem (I do it all the time). Ok, let's think this through. If you're doing 6000 feet/min at 750 feet, you're seven seconds from impact... this doesn't sound like the safety conscious diverdriver you make yourself out to be.Airtec and SSK both recomend that expert cypres's not be turned off when descending in the plane. Read it here: http://www.pia.com/SSK/cyp12.htm._Am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #29 June 17, 2002 http://www.pia.com/SSK/cyp12.htmLets try that one more time. "Here I come to save the BOOBIES!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 6 #30 June 17, 2002 "NORMAL DESCENT PROFILE". Yah, using normal descent profile with beginning level off for a pattern altitude should not fire it. But what about the ABNORMAL? That is what I'm talking about. No, I don't have an article on the exact event. So....discount my words here if you wish. Me? I think if I ride the plane down I'll tell the pilot to make sure he cools it before reaching 1,000 AGL. Remeber, I DO fly these aircraft and I DO know what they are capable of. Just a thought.Chris Schindler Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #31 June 17, 2002 Quoteyeah I know charlie, I made it a point to intro myself the other dayEr, ummm, Derek?Wrong Charlie. The post you were responding to was referring to Mike's kid, I do believe. You met Charlie K at Deland, right?Easy enough -- both are jumpers/jump pilots. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pdj6p 0 #32 June 17, 2002 acually to turn off a cypress it is not exactly the same as turining it on. the button must be pressed 3 times rapidly, then pressed every time the light blinks after that.Don Death is so permanant, and I'm just not ready for that kind of committment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Iflyme 0 #33 June 17, 2002 Quote--------------------------------------------------------------------------------And if for whatever reason you find yourself riding the aircraft down make good and sure that your AAD is turned off.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------This is only true for STUDENT Cypres's. I think the FXCs should be turned off, too ... but correct me if i'm wrong..."There's nothing new under the sun" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #34 June 17, 2002 QuoteI think the FXCs should be turned off, too A what? LMAO "Here I come to save the BOOBIES!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GroundZero 0 #35 June 17, 2002 Turn off all AAD's before landing with the airplane.Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites drenaline 0 #36 June 17, 2002 Quoteacually to turn off a cypress it is not exactly the same as turining it on. Are you sure? The Cypress manual says another thing and I quote:"The manual switch-off sequence is the same as the switch-on procedure. Again, this routine is designed to avoid accidental deactivation." Cypress user's guide, page 19, last paragraph."Life is full of danger, so why be afraid?"drenaline Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites drenaline 0 #37 June 17, 2002 About the cypress been fired while landing, well the cypres user's guide says that you should inform the jump pilot about the cypres and how it works and if the pilot says that he cannot comply with the requirements or you know that he will not do it even if he says yes, then you should switch the cypres off. Am talking about expert cypres, I know nothing about student one but I think is the same thing, if he cannot make the decent at the proper speed then switch it off.Just in case: Remember to switch it back on after landing, if you are going to jump again."Life is full of danger, so why be afraid?"drenaline Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jdfreefly 1 #38 June 17, 2002 >litiginous(sp?) litigious-If you can keep your head while those around you are losing theirs, you do not understand the gravity of the situation! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
pdj6p 0 #32 June 17, 2002 acually to turn off a cypress it is not exactly the same as turining it on. the button must be pressed 3 times rapidly, then pressed every time the light blinks after that.Don Death is so permanant, and I'm just not ready for that kind of committment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iflyme 0 #33 June 17, 2002 Quote--------------------------------------------------------------------------------And if for whatever reason you find yourself riding the aircraft down make good and sure that your AAD is turned off.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------This is only true for STUDENT Cypres's. I think the FXCs should be turned off, too ... but correct me if i'm wrong..."There's nothing new under the sun" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #34 June 17, 2002 QuoteI think the FXCs should be turned off, too A what? LMAO "Here I come to save the BOOBIES!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GroundZero 0 #35 June 17, 2002 Turn off all AAD's before landing with the airplane.Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drenaline 0 #36 June 17, 2002 Quoteacually to turn off a cypress it is not exactly the same as turining it on. Are you sure? The Cypress manual says another thing and I quote:"The manual switch-off sequence is the same as the switch-on procedure. Again, this routine is designed to avoid accidental deactivation." Cypress user's guide, page 19, last paragraph."Life is full of danger, so why be afraid?"drenaline Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drenaline 0 #37 June 17, 2002 About the cypress been fired while landing, well the cypres user's guide says that you should inform the jump pilot about the cypres and how it works and if the pilot says that he cannot comply with the requirements or you know that he will not do it even if he says yes, then you should switch the cypres off. Am talking about expert cypres, I know nothing about student one but I think is the same thing, if he cannot make the decent at the proper speed then switch it off.Just in case: Remember to switch it back on after landing, if you are going to jump again."Life is full of danger, so why be afraid?"drenaline Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdfreefly 1 #38 June 17, 2002 >litiginous(sp?) litigious-If you can keep your head while those around you are losing theirs, you do not understand the gravity of the situation! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
