wilcox 0 #1 October 1, 2005 Some people at my DZ have started to exit with their wings open. No one seems worried that a tailstrike might occur. I'm a little curious how other people exit and what you think about this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #2 October 1, 2005 I exit with my wings way back and I generally dive to the side. If I am with a student, I drop straight off and down with my wings in near my handles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #3 October 1, 2005 QuoteNo one seems worried that a tailstrike might occur. Well perhaps they should be. I've seen it happen twice and for that very reason. B2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outrager 6 #4 October 1, 2005 Yo! An answer totally depends on a particual aircraft. bsbd! Yuri. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #5 October 1, 2005 QuoteYo! An answer totally depends on a particular aircraft. bsbd! Yuri. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Aircraft with low-mounted (relative to the door) horizontal tails are high risk for collisions. You won't see me exiting any of these airplanes with wings extended. Cherokee Six Cessna U206 (cargo door) King Air 90 series and 100 series PAC 750 Pilatus Porter Aircraft with horizontal tails mounted high should be low risk. Twin Otter King Air 200 series Aircraft with tail gates have negligible risk. C-130 Skyvan CASA Cariboo Buffalo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #6 October 1, 2005 I'd add airspeed to that list, and take off the Porter. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Professor 0 #7 October 3, 2005 QuoteI'd add airspeed to that list, and take off the Porter. t The U206 is pretty slow too. I've had no problem in 100+ WS jumps from one. Ted Like a giddy school girl. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
