lazyfrog 0 #1 October 24, 2003 just a short question, what does RAPS stand for ??---------- Fumer tue, péter pue ------------- ourson #10, Mosquito Uno, CBT 579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivejersey 0 #2 October 24, 2003 I have wondered that myself... I may be totaly wrong but I think it is Ram Air Progression System. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #3 October 24, 2003 yup, thats what i heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazyfrog 0 #4 October 24, 2003 and ?? what does it consist of ??---------- Fumer tue, péter pue ------------- ourson #10, Mosquito Uno, CBT 579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivejersey 0 #5 October 24, 2003 Its basically BPA speak for Static Line progression. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #6 October 24, 2003 jump : 1: exit aircraft in stable arch at 3,500 - static line opens chute 2: same as 1 3: same as 2 but you also pull a pillow with toggle handle out of your boc to prove you can get your rip cord 4: same as 3 5: same as 3 6: 3 second freefall - clear and pull from 4,000ft 7: 5 second freefall - bit higher 8: 10 second freefall - bit higher again 9: 15 second freefall (counting) - big higher again 10: 15 second freefall (on alti pulling at 4k) - same 11: full alt, 90 deg turn, pull at 4k 12: ful alt, 360 or something then you just learn barrel roles, dive exits, tracking, track-turns, unstable exit, then you do a "half series" where you have to do a little of each. then you have your A licence. takes about 18 jumps minimum. you have to pass each level before you can do the next so may be more. think thats how i did it. varies a little between DZ'z. look at the bpa website, full break down of "official" jumps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
