MikeForsythe 0 #76 May 4, 2005 First of all as a pilot and rigger I know that not ALL gliders have full 3-axis control. As far as ratios they are just that, some more some less. And as for hanging under or riding in, this is merely semantics because you hang under a powered parachute, lighter than air airship and a balloon, but they are aircraft. You also have more flight control over a balloon.Time and pressure will always show you who a person really is! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #77 May 4, 2005 QuoteSome of today’s canopies clearly have the same flight characteristics gliders. I don`t think so. They have a glide ratio between 1:20-1:60. Not even para-gliders having that ratio. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,064 #78 May 4, 2005 QuoteQuoteParachutes aren't aircraft for only a single reason.okay, then tell me what the other reasons are? Because if i change just one thing (add an engine) now they are. Some of today’s canopies clearly have the same flight characteristics gliders. It doesn't have to make sense, it's a government regulation.... 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
sight_burner 0 #79 May 5, 2005 ok this seems to be going on at another or other D.Z's this is a grob twin 103C acro and lol I just love the military look of the pilot but still a dam nice ship too fly and been a glider pilot here in Michigin I really want to bring a glider to one of the D.Z's in the area and do some REALLY fun jumps lol in fact if your in the area give me a yell if your interested adidasboy734@yahoo.com ok Im done. I don't care about fame I just want people to know my name qote ( Andrew Cebuhar) the thread is dead Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sukaidaiba 0 #80 May 5, 2005 That dude thinks he's out of top gun, check the gear! the ideal falling motion of something subject only to a gravitational field Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heidihagen 0 #81 May 5, 2005 "ok this seems to be going on at another or other D.Z's " hey--- those pix were cool, but they were taken on different days. or, not a fluke at least. it's totally different when planned. yeah- you still have to share air space but at least the jumper/pilot is aware... and a good thing too... did you see those clouds!? i didn't lose my mind, i sold it on ebay. .:need a container to fit 5'4", 110 lb. cypres ready & able to fit a 170 main (or slightly smaller):.[/ce Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packerboy 3 #82 May 5, 2005 Yeah... no way they were jumping through those huh? By the looks of your pic Heidi, it looks like some dropzones even take students through a little bit of industrial haze. Maybe we should just invite the gliders to fly formation with us so we know where they are. On a serious note, if you haven't ever had the chance to fly in a glider and you get one, take it. They are absolutely gorgeous machines. Perhaps you will have a new found respect for glider pilots and why they do what they do. . -------------------------------------------------- In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock. ~ Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevinwhelan 0 #83 May 5, 2005 Quote Yeah... no way they were jumping through those huh? Clouds?? In Ireland we would call that a good day. Did you see all the holes? "be honest with yourself. Why do I want to go smaller? It is not going to make my penis longer." ~Brian Germain, on downsizing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
