JohnnyBoulder 1 #26 January 23, 2014 Deimian: our DZ has a defined jump run east to west and I always track perpendicular to the jump run. There is no rush on my virtual break off since I'm solo, so I am very careful about getting my heading proper before starting. Also when solo I pull out after a short period of time, usually above 4500, then watch my altimeter until 4000, wave off, and pull. I am very careful to give the group or individual ahead of me plenty of time, although I realize those behind me may not do the same. And we always discuss opening altitudes on the load in addition to what different groups/individuals are doing. That said, good feedback here. I think I will forgo tracking on solo jumps. Initially it seemed like a reasonable idea, but I see it is actually not. I was on the fence as it is over wasting freefall time, so glad I asked! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trafficdiver 8 #27 January 23, 2014 At break off from most group jumps you won't always be able to track perpendicular to jump run. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #28 January 23, 2014 BigMikeH77I use the canopy alert tones only as reference and don't base any maneuvers solely on them. I believe they are intended more for high performance stuff than for standard "straight in" patterns, but nonetheless it's nice to have the extra reference. NO They are NOT just for HP landings - they ought to be used to ENSURE that you get your landing pattern correct and are NOT a liability to others in the Pattern by having predictable Downwind, Base and Final legs!! We ALL have a duty of care in the Landing Pattern. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dthames 0 #29 January 23, 2014 JohnnyBoulderDeimian: our DZ has a defined jump run east to west and I always track perpendicular to the jump run. There is no rush on my virtual break off since I'm solo, so I am very careful about getting my heading proper before starting. Also when solo I pull out after a short period of time, usually above 4500, then watch my altimeter until 4000, wave off, and pull. I am very careful to give the group or individual ahead of me plenty of time, although I realize those behind me may not do the same. And we always discuss opening altitudes on the load in addition to what different groups/individuals are doing. That said, good feedback here. I think I will forgo tracking on solo jumps. Initially it seemed like a reasonable idea, but I see it is actually not. I was on the fence as it is over wasting freefall time, so glad I asked! If I have any measurable tracking skills it is because I did do a lot of solo tracking. I don’t think a person can easily learn to track well by doing it in 6 second bursts. There are some things that you can feel only after a longer period and some playing around with body position. Yes, also work on all of the planning and skills to avoid others jump space. The better you get at tracking, the easier it is (if you go the wrong direction) to get into someone else's space.Instructor quote, “What's weird is that you're older than my dad!” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigMikeH77 0 #30 January 23, 2014 shropshire***I use the canopy alert tones only as reference and don't base any maneuvers solely on them. I believe they are intended more for high performance stuff than for standard "straight in" patterns, but nonetheless it's nice to have the extra reference. NO They are NOT just for HP landings - they ought to be used to ENSURE that you get your landing pattern correct and are NOT a liability to others in the Pattern by having predictable Downwind, Base and Final legs!! We ALL have a duty of care in the Landing Pattern. Woah there... relax. I didn't say they were just for HP landings, I conveyed that they were intended to benefit those canopy pilots the most. This is in fact backed up by the manuals and L&B marketing for my audible. I also said that the low speed alerts are a good reference to have and a good tool to use. And nowhere in my post did I even begin to send a message that I (or anyone for that matter) somehow don't have a responsibility to my friends and other jumpers on the load to safely and predictably fly a good pattern. RELAX. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #31 January 28, 2014 Mine are all set to the same 3 altitudes (I have multiple audibles in multiple helmets.)> They are arbitrary altitudes since no two skydives are alike, and they are set the same for every skydive, the reason being I don't want to be wondering "did I reset that one for this skydive or is it still set for the last one". The do exactly what they are designed for. They remind me of an altitude. What I do or don't do at that altitude is entirely dependent on how I planned, prepared, and trained for that specific skydive.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
