EtherPilot 0 #1 April 23, 2013 Provided the student pulls at 5500' and flies a mongo parachute like a 280, what is the typical time under parachute until touch down? Thanks!If freefall lasted five minutes, skydiving would replace sex. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GooniesKid 0 #2 April 23, 2013 how much does the student weigh? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cutaway68 4 #3 April 23, 2013 How many maneuvers are performed (360's, etc.)? Don't Pull Low... Unless You ARE!!! The pessimist says, "It can't get any worse than this." The optimist says, "Sure, it can." Be fun, have safe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EtherPilot 0 #4 April 23, 2013 200 pounds no gear.If freefall lasted five minutes, skydiving would replace sex. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EtherPilot 0 #5 April 23, 2013 Not sure, just average, puttering around, maybe a 360 or two.If freefall lasted five minutes, skydiving would replace sex. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
excaza 1 #6 April 23, 2013 About a year. (or something like 6-8 minutes) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GooniesKid 0 #7 April 23, 2013 QuoteProvided the student pulls at 5500' and flies a mongo parachute like a 280, what is the typical time under parachute until touch down? Thanks! Yo! I figured this out. Student is 200lbs flying a 280 which is roughly .7WL. During aff my WL was about .7 also. When I pulled at 5500grand it took me about 8 minutes to get back down. I used the Altirack on my AFF dives and have the times recorded during the canopy flight down. edited: during the 8 minute flight down i did not do any 360 spins,,i was still in AFF so i was scared to push the canopy :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EtherPilot 0 #8 April 23, 2013 Thanks Goonies! Awesome answer.If freefall lasted five minutes, skydiving would replace sex. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dthames 0 #9 April 23, 2013 QuoteAbout a year. (or something like 6-8 minutes) On a very hot summer day, the thermals can extend the time.Instructor quote, “What's weird is that you're older than my dad!” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
excaza 1 #10 April 23, 2013 Indeed, I've seen some students I didn't think would ever come down Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
