Jkralovec 0 #1 October 9, 2009 I normally jump at Cross Keys (New Jersey) and we're at sea level. Next weekend I'm going to be at Mile-High in Colorado, which you guessed it, is ~ 5280 feet above sea level. Will my Neptune 2 figure this out, or do I have to reset it? Also, will my ditter go off on the plane? and will I need to adjust it as well? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #2 October 9, 2009 Your ditter should figure it out. You need to talk to someone about how your canopy is going to react. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jkralovec 0 #3 October 10, 2009 Quote Your ditter should figure it out. You need to talk to someone about how your canopy is going to react. How is my canopy going to react? thinner air (altitude) but thicker because of the cold, right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #4 October 10, 2009 Quote Quote Your ditter should figure it out. You need to talk to someone about how your canopy is going to react. How is my canopy going to react? thinner air (altitude) but thicker because of the cold, right? I think your dytter and Neptune should "zero" themselves when you turn them on. Double check the owners manual (you have read it right??) As far as your canopy, yes. Higher will give you less dense air, colder will give you more. Which will be dominant is the question. I think it will be thinner air, which will give you a higher forward speed, higher descent rate and less flare power. Talk to your instructors at X-Keys and also to the instructors at Mile-Hi. Local jumpers with real life knowledge of the local conditions should have the best information."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jkralovec 0 #5 October 10, 2009 Quote Quote Quote Your ditter should figure it out. You need to talk to someone about how your canopy is going to react. How is my canopy going to react? thinner air (altitude) but thicker because of the cold, right? I think your dytter and Neptune should "zero" themselves when you turn them on. Double check the owners manual (you have read it right??) As far as your canopy, yes. Higher will give you less dense air, colder will give you more. Which will be dominant is the question. I think it will be thinner air, which will give you a higher forward speed, higher descent rate and less flare power. Talk to your instructors at X-Keys and also to the instructors at Mile-Hi. Local jumpers with real life knowledge of the local conditions should have the best information. Yeah, I'm talking to a guy who jumped in Louisiana and is now in CO. He pretty much mirrored what you just said. So I'll be taking it easy for the first few. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewEckhardt 0 #6 October 10, 2009 Quote Quote Your ditter should figure it out. You need to talk to someone about how your canopy is going to react. How is my canopy going to react? It's going to fly like one 1 (winter) - 2 sizes (summer) smaller in terms of forward speed, stall speed, and altitude lost in turns. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MakeItHappen 15 #7 October 10, 2009 Quote Quote Your ditter should figure it out. You need to talk to someone about how your canopy is going to react. How is my canopy going to react? thinner air (altitude) but thicker because of the cold, right? See http://divemaker.com/trajectory/da.php. .. Make It Happen Parachute History DiveMaker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #8 October 12, 2009 Quote Next weekend I'm going to be at Mile-High in Colorado, which you guessed it, is ~ 5280 feet above sea level. Actually 5052."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timmyfitz 0 #9 October 13, 2009 Quote Quote Next weekend I'm going to be at Mile-High in Colorado, which you guessed it, is ~ 5280 feet above sea level. Actually 5052. Which is why he put in the ~ symbol, which means approximately equal to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jkralovec 0 #10 October 13, 2009 Quote Quote Quote Next weekend I'm going to be at Mile-High in Colorado, which you guessed it, is ~ 5280 feet above sea level. Actually 5052. Which is why he put in the ~ symbol, which means approximately equal to. Good to know nonetheless. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jennatalti-2 0 #11 October 14, 2009 Quote I normally jump at Cross Keys (New Jersey) and we're at sea level. Next weekend I'm going to be at Mile-High in Colorado, which you guessed it, is ~ 5280 feet above sea level. Will my Neptune 2 figure this out, or do I have to reset it? Also, will my ditter go off on the plane? and will I need to adjust it as well? Your Neptune will figure it out :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LloydDobbler 2 #12 October 15, 2009 Like Jenn said, your Neptune will figure it out. (But if you're paranoid, you can always go into the 'Menus' section and tell it I'm on DZ). Like Drew said, your canopy will fly a good bit zippier. Depends on when you're coming up - this weekend it's supposed to be in the 70's. Next weekend, who knows? The weather here changes on a dime. I think someone mentioned this, but I'll mention it again - yeah, the canopy will fly like a size or two smaller (i.e., more responsive and a bit faster), but the big difference *I* notice is in the flare. Or lack thereof. Depending on what you're flying and what it's loaded at, you might get a bit more of a swoop than you're used to...and you should be prepared to run it out. Flares just don't tend to be as powerful up here. More often than not, winds are light & variable at Mile-Hi, which contributes, too. Talk to any of the Mile-Hi instructors and they'll let you know what to expect.Signatures are the new black. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
