jumperconway

You mean she wasn't legal when we were in Dublin?

Hope that's not the father!

What eyes?

That's actually got 2 days growth on it!

OK

That means that if you are moving at 15 knots foward (50%) and 15 knots sideways (50%), when you flare (to zero foward) you would be moving 30 knots sideways(100%). It doesn't work that way. If you flare to zero foward the 15 knots sideways is not affected and you are still moving the same 15 knots sideways. The crabbing effect does not get exaggerated. If the crosswind component is a steady 15 knots, it will remain a steady 15 knots as the canopy is flared. Derek then you've taken the canopy drive completely out off the equation. I don't think so. I would believe a 10 mph wind, downwind= +10mph groundspeed. Crosswind+5mph crossswind. This not a baloon.

The canopy will be drifting across the ground to the jumper's left at 5 knots. This drift does not increase as the jumper flares to slow the canopy. The jumper can flare turn the canopy into the crosswind decreasing or even eliminating the drift. I am not an engineer but know that your penetration as you fly crosswind is greatly effected if you go into brakes. Flying in full flight you will cancel some of the effect. 50% forward 50% sideways. As You flare and slow down you will approach 100% sideways!

Not true. If the crosswind component is 5 knots from the jumper right, the canopy's airspeed is irreverent. The canopy will be drifting across the ground to the jumper's left at 5 knots. This drift does not increase as the jumper flares to slow the canopy. The jumper can flare turn the canopy into the crosswind decreasing or even eliminating the drift. Newer jumper tend to demonstrate this when they flare unevenly in no wind. Derek Derik, If you would look above you have agreed with me. The crosswind is coming from the west or left! Exactly what I have said to flare more into the wind to cancel the wind drift and land safely straight in! See the above chart.

Well, After being bitch slapped by Derik that I am a dumb ass about aerodynamics and need to take a class on canopy control because I jump a high performance canopy(over 1500 jumps) and don't understand how a canopy functions let me correct what I wrote. What I meant is what I wrote above. I am no engineer and wish not to purport is this; Given the perameters of the original poster. The relative wind is obviously in front of the canopy(I do f#cking understand how a canopy works, Derik), What I weant was the corresponding element of the offending crosswind will push the canopy with the offending wind as the canopy slows and loses penetration further in that direction and to land in a straight direction that you have to give more input into the wind. If you beg to to differ then we will have to agree to dissagree. The chance of injury I would believe go's way up when trying to land going sideways versus landing straight in! I will never jump your 60 but do understand canopy flight and was trying to help a newbie.

to clarify; If you want to land straight you must put NW input (more left toggle). In full flight you have more penetration, as you flare the crabing effect get's exaggerated hence making you go more east than full flight.

Watch how the pilot has to fly an otter in on a day with a strong crosswind. He will have to steer it into the crosswind to land. If you are driving at high speed on an open hiway with strong crosswinds an you will either steer with pressure into the crosswind or get blown off the road.

I think aerodynamicaly that's impossible because the relative wind is coming from the side. The stronger the wind the more input is required. Flaring evenly, the crosswind input is going to turn your canopy towards the downwind side whether it's a 79' Xaos or a 150 Sabre 2. It's less noticable in full flight.

on crosswind landings you have to use more toggle input on the side into the wind to keep the wing level!

Trimming my hair with my Wahl beard trimmer which I have done on numerous occasions, the frik'n adjuster broke and took a swath of hair. To make it even I had to shave it all off! Slick, shiney! I look like an emoticon! At least it's not real white!

I've found the biggest learning curve problem is not with the canopy itself. It is with your judgment, spatial awareness, and traffic pattern management. You will be going so much faster relative to other traffic, that all the rules you thought you knew about the pattern will change. You need to be thinking MUCH further ahead in terms of traffic, setup, etc. in order to be a safe, competent pilot. Play nicely with others for your safety and that of those around you. --------------------- You have to watch out for the canopies BELOW you! Your decent rate in full glide will drop you right thru them! On rears, you can easily fly right with larger canopies loaded 1/1.2ish with them in full flight. The squirrelly openings are why I went with a Xaos. Once you go x-braced you'll never go back!

Yes both!

A three year old little boy was examining his genitals while taking a bath. "Mama," he asked, "Are these my brains?" Mama answered, "Not yet."

1-I have these really strange rituals like; 2-I always get a pin check 3-I always check my chest strap on the ground and usually 3 times in the plane 4-I always check that my handles are secure at 10K 5-I always touch my hacky several times going to the door before exit! I know, pretty anal about safety

Sorry to hear this. Been there shed the tears with ya. ((((((VIBES))))))

QuoteJust because this site is full of conspiracy theorists doesn't mean you need to apologize. In my opinion, the only thing you do owe the world an apology for is being a texan. There is nothing to be prouder of than being a Texan! Sorry for you to not have ability or pride!

Skydiver special on Goldschlager?

Bud and Jim were a couple of drinking buddies who worked as airplane mechanics in Atlanta. One day the airport was fogged in and they were stuck in the hangar with nothing to do. Bud said, "Man, I wish we had something to drink!" Jim says, "Me too. Y'know, I've heard you can drink jet fuel and get a buzz. You wanna try it?" So they pour themselves a couple of glasses of high-octane hooch and get completely smashed. The next morning Bud wakes up and is surprised at how good he feels, in fact he feels GREAT! NO hangover! NO bad side effects. Nothing! Then the phone rings...It's Jim. Jim says, "Hey, how do you feel this morning?" Bud says, "I feel great. How about you?" Jim says, "I feel great, too. You don't have a hangover?" Bud says, "No, that jet fuel is great stuff - no hangover, nothing. We ought to do this more often." "Yeah, well there's just one thing..." "What's that?" "Have you farted yet?" "No..." "Well, DON'T, 'cause I'm in PHOENIX

Sorry I missed meeting all of you, Guy Wrights jumps were pretty time consuming! I didn't realise how many were there! Still a great time though!