chbrook

To sum this up, it all comes down to money. Basic Airborne is 3 weeks as it is. The military does not have the time or $$$ to invest in a simple mass air drop that can be accomplished with minimal canopy skills. Most of the training focuses on how to land and not get hurt. The job starts after the landing, the jump needs to be accomplished quickly and cheaply. I'm speaking as a graduate of both Basic airborne and MFF Chuck

Lou, No static line, RAM Air canopy but really outdated F-111's only used for salt water jumps. They are very old.

Thanks for the input, I think I understand what I was doing wrong. There was no choice in gear, the canopies are old F-111 260's used only on water jumps, the large size is for carrying a ton of equipment. My weight 190 + 30 lbs rig + 40 lbs pack.

Thanks for the input, but these aren't sport jumps these are work jumps (military). Obviously we get a lot of training but I was just looking for ideas etc from the sport jumping community.

What is the proper way to "crab" under canopy? I know I was taught this but I don't think I'm doing it correctly. I'm basically looking for the correct basic body position in harness and the correct riser/toggle inputs? Also, any opinions on the best way to get back from a long spot when you have to fly cross wind i.e. rear risers/brakes etc. This would be a jump with no alternate landing area i.e. a water jump into the ocean trying to land close to a set of boats. Tks in adv for the ideas and input. Chuck