Break off altitude doing downplane

[blagogada 0]

What is the lowest break off altitude that you have ever seen or done doing downplane?

[Freeflaw 0]

100 feet possibly lower

[zoobrothertom 5]

With F-111 7 cells you can get under a 100 feet with a slower terminal velocity than ZP canopies. I've done it many times.

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[piisfish 140]

the lowest I have seen was "recovery arc"

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[BillyVance 34]

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the lowest I have seen was "recovery arc"

Going from break-off directly to flaring the landing is one of the most amazing things I've ever seen. You only get one chance to get it right.

"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban

[faulknerwn 38]

And lived? Too many people have been killed or severely injured over the years from low downplanes. Break em high..

[topdocker 0]

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And lived? Too many people have been killed or severely injured over the years from low downplanes. Break em high..

At least the level of the roof of the hanger!

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[Peterkn 17]

Zero feet, and we impacted on a concrete runway - not recommended!

Safe breakoff height depends on canopy choice, wind conditions, your orientation to the windline immediately before breakoff, other traffic in the circuit and the skill/experience of the canopy pilots.

Although skydivers will appreciate the difference between a breakoff at 400’ and one at 100’, most members of the public won’t. Keep it high and safe; take it from someone who knows!

Pete.