Zach 0 #1 April 26, 2004 If you're are the last one down, there is no wind, and you're not going to smack into anyone gathering their parachute, what are the dangers with landing parallel to everyone else's base leg? This question is asked with the understanding of the importance and with the understanding of the reasons why the left-hand box pattern is used. Thanks for taking the time. Zach Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
towerrat 0 #2 April 26, 2004 QuoteThis question is asked with the understanding of the importance and with the understanding of the reasons why the left-hand box pattern is used. Thanks for taking the time. It's the same reason everyone drives on the same side of the street. If everyone is going in the same direction, it reduces the chances of an incident. While it's true that you can get away with flying an alternate pattern, it can create problems. Also, it's downright rude when other pilots have no idea where you are going. That being said, if I go on a hop and pop and there is absolutely NO OTHER TRAFFIC, I am safe to fly wherever I want and land in any direction I want.Play stupid games, win stupid prizes! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites billvon 3,118 #3 April 26, 2004 >what are the dangers with landing parallel to everyone else's base leg? The danger is that you don't see the one higher canopy that's landing behind you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zach 0 #4 April 26, 2004 Thanks for the replies guys...look up in the skys....don't tell lies. Anyway, thanks. "Knowing" that I was the last one down, I'm pissed at myself now for not having expected the unexpected. Guess it's the one that allways kicks your ass huh. Appreciate it Bill. Zach Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jas8472 0 #5 April 26, 2004 Also, it's like crossing the street, all the people walking in from the landing are would expect all the traffic to be coming from the same direction. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tombuch 0 #6 April 26, 2004 You might not see another parachute below you. Your flight pattern might confuse a low time jumper waiting for the next load who might then fly the landing your way and cause a problem.Tom Buchanan Instructor Emeritus Comm Pilot MSEL,G Author: JUMP! Skydiving Made Fun and Easy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
billvon 3,118 #3 April 26, 2004 >what are the dangers with landing parallel to everyone else's base leg? The danger is that you don't see the one higher canopy that's landing behind you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zach 0 #4 April 26, 2004 Thanks for the replies guys...look up in the skys....don't tell lies. Anyway, thanks. "Knowing" that I was the last one down, I'm pissed at myself now for not having expected the unexpected. Guess it's the one that allways kicks your ass huh. Appreciate it Bill. Zach Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jas8472 0 #5 April 26, 2004 Also, it's like crossing the street, all the people walking in from the landing are would expect all the traffic to be coming from the same direction. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tombuch 0 #6 April 26, 2004 You might not see another parachute below you. Your flight pattern might confuse a low time jumper waiting for the next load who might then fly the landing your way and cause a problem.Tom Buchanan Instructor Emeritus Comm Pilot MSEL,G Author: JUMP! Skydiving Made Fun and Easy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
