Toddnkaya1 0 #1 August 28, 2013 How many seconds of free fall for every thousand feet? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GLIDEANGLE 1 #2 August 28, 2013 In what attitude?The choices we make have consequences, for us & for others! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toddnkaya1 0 #3 August 28, 2013 Jumping from 10,500 opening at 5,000. About how many seconds of free fall ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evan85 0 #4 August 28, 2013 attitude, not altitude. Belly, back, sit, head down? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Di0 2 #5 August 28, 2013 You'll generally find a little table at end of a logbook that helps you do the math. They're very indicative numbers, but they work for most practical purposes.I'm standing on the edge With a vision in my head My body screams release me My dreams they must be fed... You're in flight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DocPop 1 #6 August 28, 2013 Toddnkaya1 How many seconds of free fall for every thousand feet? Thanks http://www.johnnyutah.com/freefallchart1.html"The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #7 August 28, 2013 15 (12 if you want to be picky) seconds for the 1st 1500, 5 seconds per 1000 thereafter. Very Approximately.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toddnkaya1 0 #8 August 28, 2013 Thanks folks!! So I calculated about 32 seconds of free fall from 10,500 to pulling at 5,000 ft. Sound about right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #9 August 28, 2013 GLIDEANGLE In what attitude? Snotty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeffCa 0 #10 August 28, 2013 GLIDEANGLE In what attitude? What does having a decent attitude have to do with descent? Do positive thinkers fall faster? (Can we correct spelling errors in thread titles? Otherwise they're difficult to find in search.) "So many fatalities and injuries are caused by decisions jumpers make before even getting into the aircraft. Skydiving can be safe AND fun at the same time...Honest." - Bill Booth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arvoitus 1 #11 August 28, 2013 JeffCa ***In what attitude? What does having a decent attitude have to do with descent? Do positive thinkers fall faster? (Can we correct spelling errors in thread titles? Otherwise they're difficult to find in search.) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aircraft_attitudeYour rights end where my feelings begin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GooniesKid 0 #12 August 28, 2013 At sea-level? What type of discipline of freefall? Exit weight? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeffCa 0 #13 August 28, 2013 Arvoitus ******In what attitude? What does having a decent attitude have to do with descent? Do positive thinkers fall faster? (Can we correct spelling errors in thread titles? Otherwise they're difficult to find in search.) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aircraft_attitude You appear to have missed my gentle poke at the OP and the thread title. "So many fatalities and injuries are caused by decisions jumpers make before even getting into the aircraft. Skydiving can be safe AND fun at the same time...Honest." - Bill Booth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #14 August 28, 2013 It's the opposite of 'rate of despicable' ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toddnkaya1 0 #15 August 28, 2013 Tandem jump , 420 lbs. plus shoot, DZ at zero elevation . 30 seconds seems about right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erdnarob 1 #16 August 28, 2013 The answer is 35 seconds : 10500 - 1483 - 5000 = 4017 ft The first 1483 ft take 12 seconds (this is the acceleration time) 4017 ft / 174 ft/sec = 23 seconds (174 ft/sec is the terminal speed reached after 12 seconds) 23 + 12 = 35 seconds to fall from 10500 to 5000 Is it clear enough ? Learn from others mistakes, you will never live long enough to make them all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluhdow 31 #17 August 28, 2013 Toddnkaya1 Tandem jump , 420 lbs. plus shoot, DZ at zero elevation . 30 seconds seems about right? Plus the weight of the "shoot." Which is, of course, just shorthand slang for parashoot.Apex BASE #1816 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #18 August 28, 2013 Toddnkaya1 Tandem jump , 420 lbs. plus shoot, DZ at zero elevation . 30 seconds seems about right? More tandem questions huh? Between the sore butt and the lack free fall delay you should demand your money back... "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 2,259 #19 August 28, 2013 Quote Tandem jump , 420 lbs. plus shoot, DZ at zero elevation . 30 seconds seems about right? Depends on how long it took to get you stable and deploy that drogue thingy. You know about the drogue thingy don't you?Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 60 #20 August 29, 2013 Andy9o8 ***In what attitude? Snotty. If you're really snotty it gums up your goggles, and you can't even see how high above everyone else you are.lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #21 August 29, 2013 Toddnkaya1 How many seconds of free fall for every thousand feet? Thanks Far too FEW!!!!!! jmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
