tntsawers 0 #1 December 16, 2007 Hello every one. Can someone please can some one explain to me how to work out wingloading. I have just bought my first rig (Javelin spectare 170) and would just like to know what my wing loading is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #2 December 16, 2007 http://www.dropzone.com/safety/tools/calculator_wing_load.shtml ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntsawers 0 #3 December 16, 2007 Thanks for that but how do i work out my desired wing load Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #4 December 16, 2007 Did you read the page? It tells you how... ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntsawers 0 #5 December 16, 2007 yes just read it but dont know what my desired wing load will be. Any advise Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #6 December 16, 2007 Use the "current wingload" calculator since you already bought a canopy. ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #7 December 16, 2007 The rule of wrist is that its acceptable to add .1 wingloading per 100 jumps. So 100-ish jumps you should be at around a 1:1 wingloading. There are exceptions in terms of smaller/lighter persons. Anything under 150sq ft is considered high performance due to drag and line lengths. There are no blanket exceptions for people who think their good enough. There's a lot of dead and broken jumpers who were good enough.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
