DickMcMahon 0 #1 August 10, 2003 This is probably a dumb question ... but, my wife gave me a Pro Track dytter I'm still trying to figure out how to use. Could it be programmed to sound an alarm a few feet off the ground to indicate when to flare? There are wind factors and other things to consider in flaring, I know, but this is just a thought. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottjaco 0 #2 August 10, 2003 I don't think they make an altimeter that is so precise it can tell when you are 10 feet AGL about to flare.... scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kdsosso 0 #3 August 10, 2003 Hey...If you find one that tells you when to flare....PLEASE e-mail me...I would buy it in a second!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #4 August 11, 2003 No altimeter is accurate enough to tell the jumper to flare. Landing areas are generally not flat enough for flaring off an altimeter to be reliable. Depth perception is the only way. i recommend setting an audible 500 feet below each altitude you intend to do something, i.e. break off, deploy and cutaway. This way you are not waiting, like Pavlo's dogs, to break off with a dead audible in your helmet. It should serve as a reminder/wake-up call, a back up only. Derek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #5 August 11, 2003 Hook, Some military A/C have altimeters that accurate, its called terrain avoidance radar. Cost $l.5 to $2 mil. lol SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DickMcMahon 0 #6 August 11, 2003 Thanks for the advice, Derek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
