mattb 0 #1 January 24, 2003 A few days back somebody posted a link to a flash/shockwave skydiving game. The link went to a page in a language I don't speak (Danish???) and the following photo was on the page. Anybody want to speculate on why the pilot chute appears in front of the landing jumper ? ? ? -mb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #2 January 24, 2003 I think that is a drogue attached to the tow cable, so that the cable doesn't slam back on the ground. They use them for towing gliders aloft. Hook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #3 January 24, 2003 almost looks like the jumper is getting pulled - stupid skydiver tricks? Doesn't look like a PC eitherit's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #4 January 24, 2003 There seems to be tension moving the jumper forward, from the position of the p/c and the canopy, not to mention his body... but I don't know enough about the dynamics of that kind of thing to actually say for sure. 'Twould be interesting to know... Ceils- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygod7777 0 #5 January 24, 2003 i don't know what' going on in that pic, but it sure is weird looking. later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #6 January 24, 2003 Hooks right on that being a drougue for towing gliders and paragliders up. I'm betting some one grabbed what looks to be something like an old 9 cell and decided the clouds were too low to jump, but getting towed up to a few hundred feet would be cool.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swarley 0 #7 January 24, 2003 Quote I think that is a drogue attached to the tow cable, so that the cable doesn't slam back on the ground. They use them for towing gliders aloft. Yes, here's a picture. The parachute will actually blow the rope back to near the starting point in a wind. On the parachutist he must make sure to pull the correct cutaway handle My Site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jayhfx 0 #8 January 24, 2003 its called" dope on a rope!!!" peace Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dterrick 0 #9 January 24, 2003 Phree, I'm pretty sure that's a ParaFoil accutacy canopy .. and it would be as big or bigger than a Manta 288 - our DZO has an old one that I've seen flown once. WE also have military cadet glider ops on DZ and yes, that sure looks like what's happening. The scary part is tha those rope tows move at a pretty fast pace - the one used here is powered by a big block chev with a muncie 4 speed ... and apparentlythey use the higher gears! and are towed to about a grand Dave Life is very short and there's no time for fussing and fighting my friend (Lennon/McCartney) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreamsville 0 #10 January 24, 2003 It reminds me of some people who came to our DZ a few years ago, and one of the days was cloudy. They took a pick-up truck to the runway, attached someone's chest strap to a rope and attempted to haul this person slowly under canopy. 2 others held the ends of the canopy until the parachutist could speed up. He became somewhat airborne, landed on his front the first time and on his butt the second time. They packed it in as the DZO was about to go out and ask them to stop, since it loked unsafe. HarryI don't drink during the day, so I don't know what it is about this airline. I keep falling out the door of the plane. Harry, FB #4143 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lowpullin1 0 #11 January 24, 2003 no shit!, there i was. thought i was going to die. "It's hard to fly with the eagles when you are surrounded by turkeys." My Website Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 74 #12 January 25, 2003 There's a few people on my club who practice precision landing for a sport. over a 1000 jumps each, mostly hop& pops trying to hit a target the size of a dime....not my sport...but anyways... To spare money, they spent a couple of holidays doing towed landings/lifts. The cable would get them to 750/1000ft, they'd unhook, land and be back up again (no packing involved) and do 20 to 30 'jumps' per day. The only funny thing is that it doesn't count as a parachute jump (since you don't jump from an aircraft, and the parachute is not closed in the container while jumping) so it's just paragliding...or something like that.. So...to say in a few words what took me a whole essay...it's done quite often as 'cheep and fast' training If you check the first picture you'll notice the sexy tights most PA people wear on 'jumps' like this..JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweeney 0 #13 January 25, 2003 someone better tell me something, cuz that sure is some freaky sh*t. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kinaa 0 #14 January 25, 2003 Yes it is a Parafoil. We did that here in Croatia while practice for comp. We did not have glider tow, we where using a car and 1000ft rope. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unutsch 0 #15 January 25, 2003 it was done here in slovenia too... it's the cheapest way to train for accuracy... and it even works... but as in any onther skydiving related activity, one should be very carefull!!!!! Check out the site of the Fallen Angels FreeflY Organisation: http://www.padliangeli.org Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #16 January 25, 2003 It's a para-foil...like the one we used down in Sparta, Illinois in the 80's... Bad weather...quick tow to 600ft and release...free shot at the target! All in good fun..until we pulled someone into the tower...oops!That cut the fun time! Something about interfearing with airport operations ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genn 0 #17 January 26, 2003 YIKES!!!! Looks like the drogue is wrapped around his neck, pulling him in to land. Good thing the jumper knows what he/she is doing, adjusting with rear risers and not making more tnetion with the toggles...that definitely has potential!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #18 January 26, 2003 Quote adjusting with rear risers and not making more tnetion with the toggles The rears aren't being touched at all ____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genn 0 #19 January 26, 2003 oops! Sorry...just took a quick glance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycop 0 #20 January 26, 2003 I did that once in a glider in Denmark, what a HOOT!! It's kinda like being shot off a carrier deck! I was told they were using an old 455 cubic inch Oldsmobile engine to power the winch. After they disconnect the cable it just floats down. "Just 'cause I'm simple, don't mean I'm stewpid!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hobbes4star 0 #21 January 26, 2003 looks like a parasail kinda of setup...if fun were easy it wouldn't be worth having, right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #22 January 26, 2003 Quote Quote adjusting with rear risers and not making more tnetion with the toggles The rears aren't being touched at all As I recall...we pullud down on the toggles to go UP! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crwmike 0 #23 January 27, 2003 Skydiver shot by giant arrow? QuoteA few days back somebody posted a link to a flash/shockwave skydiving game. The link went to a page in a language I don't speak (Danish???) and the following photo was on the page. Anybody want to speculate on why the pilot chute appears in front of the landing jumper ? ? ? -mb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eyeinthesky 0 #24 January 28, 2003 Quoteusing an old 455 cubic inch Oldsmobile engine to power the winch. do they use an engine and a winch or use a driving car? or can it be done both ways? doughey, i was stupid before stupid was cool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unutsch 0 #25 January 28, 2003 i know that it was done with a car, and i guess it is posiible with a winch too, as long as it is powerfull enough but i know shit about winches... Check out the site of the Fallen Angels FreeflY Organisation: http://www.padliangeli.org Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
