borgy 0 #1 November 28, 2005 Ok Firstly let me start by saying I have never been in a tunnel and this could possibly be a very dumb question. Does the fan alter speed to compensate for flying style. My understanding from jumping out of a plane is that when you sit fly or head down you fall much faster than belly flying. How then does the tunnel compensate for different fall rates???I only trust two people in this world, one of them is me and the other one aint you. Nicolas Cage as Cameron Poe in "Con Air" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bowen 0 #2 November 28, 2005 We adjust the air speed to your flying skills. -BowenRetired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #3 November 28, 2005 To add to Bowen's comment. The "throttle" operator can increas the RPM to increase the speed of the air (not getting into depth with all the physics of it). Higher speed for faster fall rates etc.An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_owen_uk 0 #4 November 28, 2005 Surely the pitch has something to do with it too, its not just the RPM is it?__________________ BOOM Headshot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodyflight.Net 0 #5 November 28, 2005 QuoteSurely the pitch has something to do with it too, its not just the RPM is it? That depends on the tunnel design.. some are one or the other (variable speed drives or variable pitch fans), and occasionally, you'll find both! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
