Avion 0 #1 May 31, 2005 I've been wondering which setting more people use for their ProTrack. So... Which setting do you use, and why? Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #2 May 31, 2005 I use TAS because it means something outside the context of a single product. If for some reason I need to make a compensation for density altitude, I know how to do that.... 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
Avion 0 #3 May 31, 2005 I use TAS too, because I lack a compelling reason to do otherwise. Hence, this poll. As I understand it the SAS is usefull for comparing fall rates which occured at dropzones with different ground attitudes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,991 #4 May 31, 2005 >Which setting do you use, and why? TAS. I know what units it's using. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #5 May 31, 2005 QuoteAs I understand it the SAS is usefull for comparing fall rates which occured at dropzones with different ground attitudes. That's why I use SAS. It makes it easier from someone in Colorado to answer a question like "I sitfly at 150 SAS. Is that a normal speed?" It also helps me normalize for differences in exit altitudes. When using TAS, I might see a lower average speed for the dive on jumps where we exited lower due to clouds. I would rather have a consistent number. Using TAS, I might misread the device and erronously chastize my 4way partners for flying slowly after a lower than normal exit. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricaH 0 #6 May 31, 2005 I use SAS for the exact reason AndyMan does - comparison. However, I have to pick on you for this bit of sentence, it just cracks me up Quotechastize my 4way partners hahahaha There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #7 June 1, 2005 what do either of them mean, I only have a Pro Dytter so not familiar with Pro track stuffYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #8 June 1, 2005 TAS = True Airspeed SAS = Skydiver's Airspeed There's a nice explanation on p40 of the Pro-Track Manual. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #9 June 1, 2005 Quote>Which setting do you use, and why? TAS. I know what units it's using. Did you see the 199 that quade got this weekend! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #10 June 1, 2005 QuoteDid you see the 199 that quade got this weekend! ...and he couldn't catch up to us... "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #11 June 1, 2005 QuoteQuoteDid you see the 199 that quade got this weekend! ...and he couldn't catch up to us... Well...you guys pulled one on him with that ball of sh*#*$*t you had going there! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #12 June 1, 2005 QuoteWell...you guys pulled one on him with that ball of sh*#*$*t you had going there! It's called "Frenchynauti"! Please show respect. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
