buba07 0 #1 April 26, 2008 Hi, I have done ten RAPS jumps and have now opted for AFF. I have done the ground school however due to bad weather i've not jumped since November. I can't wait to go freefall but i'm actually getting nervous about being under canopy?! Is this normal? Are there malfunctions that can occur when a fully good canopy has been opened?Thanks Freefallphil. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #2 April 27, 2008 Quote Is this normal? Are there malfunctions that can occur when a fully good canopy has been opened? You have control in hand, so its up to you. Fly it nicely. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martini 0 #3 April 27, 2008 Are there malfunctions that can occur when a fully good canopy has been opened? Quote YesSometimes you eat the bear.............. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Pulse 0 #4 April 28, 2008 The short answer is YES. But not much of this happens on student canopies. In fact, I've never heard of it. But I don't want to say never since something may have happened somewhere that I don't know about. If you progres to smaller canopies this can become more of a factor. But not if you fly them well. Fly smooth, fly smart, and you won't have any issues. There's also nothing saying that you HAVE to fly parachutes that are easier to malfunction after they have opened."Any language where the unassuming word fly signifies an annoying insect, a means of travel, and a critical part of a gentleman's apparel is clearly asking to be mangled." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Pulse 0 #4 April 28, 2008 The short answer is YES. But not much of this happens on student canopies. In fact, I've never heard of it. But I don't want to say never since something may have happened somewhere that I don't know about. If you progres to smaller canopies this can become more of a factor. But not if you fly them well. Fly smooth, fly smart, and you won't have any issues. There's also nothing saying that you HAVE to fly parachutes that are easier to malfunction after they have opened."Any language where the unassuming word fly signifies an annoying insect, a means of travel, and a critical part of a gentleman's apparel is clearly asking to be mangled." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
