kallend 2,027 #101 January 7, 2006 Quote>Your birdie & dart analogy is FAR from perfect . . . It's pretty good, actually. It demonstrates that two objects of differing mass and drag can go different distances. In skydiving terms, two skydivers of differing mass and drag will have different amounts of throw. Of course, if physics rather than skydiving is your thing, you could find nits wrong with it. ... 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
speedy 0 #102 January 7, 2006 QuoteQuote>Your birdie & dart analogy is FAR from perfect . . . It's pretty good, actually. It demonstrates that two objects of differing mass and drag can go different distances. In skydiving terms, two skydivers of differing mass and drag will have different amounts of throw. Of course, if physics rather than skydiving is your thing, you could find nits wrong with it. Great! I have just learned to put the skinny guys with lots of lead out first, the fat guys with baggy suits out last. Woz that a nit in my hair or a flea on your dog ? One mans freedom fighter is another mans terrorist Dave Fallschirmsport Marl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #103 January 9, 2006 QuoteGreat! I have just learned to put the skinny guys with lots of lead out first, the fat guys with baggy suits out last. Woz that a nit in my hair or a flea on your dog ? But if you want to get out early in order to have the swoop lane, you now know you can tie half a basketball to your ass and a bunch of goose feathers to your limbs. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
