jumper03 0 #1 March 9, 2004 This question was brought about by another thread in the gear and rigging forum about the actual size of the PD176r being 188 sqft. So, if we have a jumper that is 160 with 15 lbs. of gear - are they loading the reserve at 1.00 or at 0.93? Similarly, are most canopies larger than the reported size? Or smaller? I know different manuf. measure differently but is this enough that the wingloading could be off as we compute it? Thanks JumpScars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #2 March 9, 2004 loaded at 1.00 AFAIK... WL should be measured fully equipped... I think... I hope my fello wskydivers will backup what I said scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimDave 0 #3 March 9, 2004 Wingloading is the total canpoy area divided by the suspended weight. The way that manufacturers measure canopy area does vary greatly. I would use the smaller of the 2 numbers, therefore being more conservative (creating higher) wingloading. PD reserves are usually larger than stated on the data panel. Icarus canopies are usually smaller. It just depends on how they measure. It can be off enough to significantly affect the calculation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Professor 0 #4 March 9, 2004 Use whatever size the manufacturer says the canopy is, that's the number they used to determine the wingloading recommendations for that canopy. Ted Like a giddy school girl. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #5 March 9, 2004 Use the number the manufacture says the canopy is as the indicator for wingloading.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BBKid 0 #6 March 9, 2004 QuoteWingloading is the total canpoy area divided by the suspended weight. I thought it was the other way round, total suspended weight divided by canopy area, i.e. jumper A weighs 300lb fully kitted up, and jumps a 150, therefore he is loading it 2:1. Am I right here? Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benny 0 #7 March 9, 2004 QuoteQuoteWingloading is the total canpoy area divided by the suspended weight. I thought it was the other way round, total suspended weight divided by canopy area, i.e. jumper A weighs 300lb fully kitted up, and jumps a 150, therefore he is loading it 2:1. Am I right here? You are correct sir Never go to a DZ strip show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
