night jump... what to expect ?

[jejejelle 0]

except a lot of darkness... :)

and what do i need besides patience ( three weeks ) chemical lights and a flashlight ?


cant wait

[NightJumper 0]

Read this link http://uspa.org/publications/SIM/2004SIM/section6.htm#64

[lazerq3 0]

One thing I didnt excpect was even when jumping in NO moon conditions how muchyour canopy aluminates (sp) over the city lights!!! it just so freakin call ..... hell my first night jump felt like my firsts jump PERIOD!! but thats what keeps ya coming bacKK!!!

jason

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[TaeKwonDoDo 0]

What are the requirements (license, etc..) for doing a night jump?

TIA,

- Jeff

"That's not flying, it's falling with style."

[NightJumper 0]

read the link on my post above

[Tonto 1]

Don't try to miss your shadow when you land. That's cause 80% of the night jump injuries I've seen. Everyone laughs when they hear it - everyone shits themselves when they see it. Some even swaer at it.

t

It's the year of the Pig.

[WrongWay 0]

Remember, nighttime can mess with your depth perception. I was told "Flare on the SECOND "OH SHIT"".

That works for me!!! Never done a night jump that I haven't stood up because of that one little piece of advice. (Thanks Carrie!!!)

Remember,
Oh shit......
OH SHIT!!!!
*FLARE*

Wrong Way
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[chuteless 1]

Ive made many night jumps up to and including 30571 ft. The highest was over Toronto International Airport, and they held a 747 off until we got down. I had a full face visor helmet, but kept the visor in the up position. I could see the runways as a grey strip below me, but I could not see runway lights looking stright down at them.

Its usually cold at high altitude, but if you only going from 12,500 or so, its not too cold except in winter.

A night jump in winter allows you to see object ( areas of trees etc) against a snow backgriound.

Its a good idea to get a small light and tape it so it illuminates your instruments.

If there is a moon, you will see the shadow of your canopy as you land...pay attention to your approach and you should be able to determine when to flaere.

Its a good jump...so enjoy...and dont worry about it as though its a big scary thing.

GOOD LUCK

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[jejejelle 0]

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Remember, nighttime can mess with your depth perception. I was told "Flare on the SECOND "OH SHIT"".

That works for me!!! Never done a night jump that I haven't stood up because of that one little piece of advice. (Thanks Carrie!!!)

Remember,
Oh shit......
OH SHIT!!!!
*FLARE*

but heej ill try
Luckily i`m jumping a sabre 170 and not an VX 86 or something :)

shit i cant wait to get out roll on my back and watch the stars from 12k!!

[winsor 236]

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except a lot of darkness... :)

and what do i need besides patience ( three weeks ) chemical lights and a flashlight ?

If you see a dark canopy flying in proximity near the ground, it's likely your shadow from the moon. When it's dark you tend to pick out contrasting shapes and objects in motion, and your shadow can produce an interesting optical illusion.

Pay attention to the spot. Know where you are when you get out - don't simply step out with the green light.

In general it's a good idea to get used to the lay of the land on the way up. I have a couple of thousand hours of night flying, so I have a lot of practice trying to pick out viable outs in the dark.

It helps to consider what could hang you up if you have a bad spot at night while looking at the ground during the day. This is to say, pick out obstacles such as power lines and such when you can see them, and figure out what visual cues you would use to avoid them if you had to exit over that area at night.

Get on the same page with the people who are on the load with you. Agree to a flight pattern, and to avoid spiraling and so forth - clearing wraps is exciting enough when you can see what the hell you're doing.

Keep it simple, since it's not just another skydive. Plan the dive, and dive the plan.

Stay heads-up, but remember to smile and have fun.


Blue skies,

Winsor

[philly51 0]

Jeje,

I think that you'll find night jumps a blast. Can't seem to get enough of them.
If you get a chance get some chemlites. I found that the small 1-1 1/2" type, found at sporting good sections, are cheap $1-2 work best on the altimeter. The 4-6" can be attached to your helmet . I use a bike warning lite attached to the chest strap and a strobe attached to my leg strap. I've never had any problems seeing in freefall or under canopy, but be conservative with your landing. You might find this strange, but wearing sunglasses for about 20 minutes before boarding the plane and on the ride to altitude will help your night vision. Don't forget to take them off for the jump though.
Go out and have fun!

Steve

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