LouDiamond 1 #1 October 11, 2006 I'm talking about a 9000 sq ft ram air canopy capable of holding 30k lbs being PRO packed. The D-bag alone weighs a mere 300 lbs and the control lines require 700 lbs of force to flare the canopy. The slider was incredible, made out of an incredible looking material and consisting of 5 joined pieces,each big enough to easily cover an RV. Going to get to see it in action next week. I can't wait to see something that big in the sky coming in for a landing."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #2 October 11, 2006 How the hell do you get something that big over your shoulder? "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjp 1 #3 October 11, 2006 Six bucks for a pack job sound about right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,996 #4 October 11, 2006 Sounds like the old X-38 parachute! http://www.spacedaily.com/news/rlv-00e.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydveraz 0 #5 October 11, 2006 QuoteSix bucks for a pack job sound about right?OK, We might be able to spring for seven Bucks!! 10 minute pack job?Arizona only has two seasons, Hot and HOTTER! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azdiver 0 #6 October 11, 2006 got any pics or linkslight travels faster than sound, that's why some people appear to be bright until you hear them speak Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdog 0 #7 October 12, 2006 With a 3.3 wingloading, I bet that thing has a great swoop... Does the system that pulls the control lines also pull the front risers for a 360 hook? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zing 2 #8 October 12, 2006 Competiton Combat Cargo Swooping ... whooooeeeeeeeeeeeeee!Zing Lurks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #9 October 12, 2006 QuoteI'm talking about a 9000 sq ft ram air canopy capable of holding 30k lbs being PRO packed. The D-bag alone weighs a mere 300 lbs and the control lines require 700 lbs of force to flare the canopy. The slider was incredible, made out of an incredible looking material and consisting of 5 joined pieces,each big enough to easily cover an RV. Going to get to see it in action next week. I can't wait to see something that big in the sky coming in for a landing. .... more, tell me more goddamnit! .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #10 October 12, 2006 QuoteSounds like the old X-38 parachute! http://www.spacedaily.com/news/rlv-00e.html That one looks small compared to the one I saw. Needless to say, it takes a bit longer than 10 mins to pack "It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MB38 0 #11 October 12, 2006 What is this canopy used for? Oh yeah, and even if the test is successful, it didn't happen until video and pictures get posted in this thread.I really don't know what I'm talking about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #12 October 12, 2006 That's practically a soft winged aircraft. When these hit the civilian world it's gonna kick ass to take a balloon to 10,000ft then deploy that with another basket attached THEN jump from it at 5,4 and 3,000 ft.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #13 October 12, 2006 QuoteWhat is this canopy used for? Oh yeah, and even if the test is successful, it didn't happen until video and pictures get posted in this thread. Its used for safely dropping 30k lbs of what ever you want As for pictures and video, all in due time "It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #14 October 12, 2006 Is it an Icarus custom size ?? scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybum1 0 #15 October 12, 2006 QuoteWith a 3.3 wingloading, I bet that thing has a great swoop... Does the system that pulls the control lines also pull the front risers for a 360 hook? Using the X-38 figures I calculate a 2.4 WL. 18,000 lb payload/7500 sq ft = 2.4 wing load That would probably give you about a 2000' swoop. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #16 October 12, 2006 QuoteThat would probably give you about a 2000' swoop. It has wheels. I'd rather call it roll out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,497 #17 October 12, 2006 QuoteUsing the X-38 figures I calculate a 2.4 WL. 18,000 lb payload/7500 sq ft = 2.4 wing load Lou's talking about something bigger than the X-38 30,000/9,000 = 3.33 WLDo you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildfan75 1 #18 October 12, 2006 Group tandems!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #19 October 12, 2006 group tandems? hell, you could take an entire otter load, including the pilot, and the plane and still not have it fully loaded. "Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #20 October 12, 2006 I have a friend who was involved in some of the testing for canopies that large. He has a rather impressive story about a total malfunction (if I recall correctly it was a failure of the AAD) and the resulting crater caused when the test load impacted at terminal. I have no idea how fast terminal is for a 30,000 pound pallet, but the impact energy has got to be a lot like an airstrike. Reportedly, the soil underneath the impact was so fractured that it took on a shaving cream-like consistency.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigern13 0 #21 October 12, 2006 Quotegroup tandems? hell, you could take an entire otter load, including the pilot, and the plane and still not have it fully loaded. "I love 'lamp'." -SKYMAMA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racer42 0 #22 October 12, 2006 How big is this student??L.A.S.T. #24 Co-Founder Biscuit Brothers Freefly Team Electric Toaster #3 Co-Founder Team Non Sequitor Co-Founder Team Happy Sock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eule 0 #23 October 15, 2006 QuoteI'm talking about a 9000 sq ft ram air canopy capable of holding 30k lbs being PRO packed. Strong Screamer or something else? QuoteI can't wait to see something that big in the sky coming in for a landing. It'll be even more interesting when the 60k pound truck decides to use it, against the advice of the loadmaster, because "he doesn't know my skills." EulePLF does not stand for Please Land on Face. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #24 October 15, 2006 Here they are, a few quick shots of the chute while being packed. With over 5 miles of suspension line averaging 90+ feet in length from attachment point to the riser mechanism, there is a lot of everything to deal with.If you think it looks big in the pictures then you would really be impressed with it in person as it really is amazing to see a typical ram air canopy at this scale."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cpoxon 0 #25 October 15, 2006 Somebody finally invented a packing machine? Good to see there is still a use for clamps! How big is that slider and how many grommets?!Skydiving Fatalities - Cease not to learn 'til thou cease to live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
