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  1. New update for the Canopy Glide is out. Now with a better support for older video cards. http://staticlineinteractive.com/CanopyGlide.html Regards, Alexander. http://staticlineinteractive.com
  2. Sorry PeteW, it is a PC game. Regards, Alexander. http://staticlineinteractive.com
  3. Btw, this is trailer of the game. http://www.vimeo.com/2585933 Regards, Alexander. http://staticlineinteractive.com
  4. Hello, Static Line Interactive, Inc. released a parachute piloting game today: Force Field Accuracy. It can be a nice last minute holiday present. Visit StaticLineInteractive.com to download. [inline ffa_ss_dropzone.jpg] [inline ffa_ss_2.jpg] Blue skies. Regards, Alexander. http://staticlineinteractive.com
  5. Thanks mdrejhon for the suggestions. We played with the joysticks and gamepads (which have two springy joysticks for thumbs). Canopy Glide does not require separate inputs for right and left (no turns are enabled), that's why only mouse support is enabled. We'll enable joystick support in feature releases. We were thinking about pulley system as well, but there are many things that can be done and we focus on things that we believe are the most important for skydivers. That's where the feedback comes into play. But in general, if someone would like to design/manufacture/sell the toggles inputs, we'll definitely support it! Regards, Alexander. http://staticlineinteractive.com
  6. http://vimeo.com/1718556 Two videos that show a simulation of a 220sqft canopy landing on a dropzone at 12000 ft elevation (such as the drop zone next to the Everest) as compared to a sea level dropzone. This video was created after talking to Chris Parsons. Regards, Alexander. http://staticlineinteractive.com
  7. That's the last thing anyone wants :) Nothing replaces real stuff :) The goal is to get the most from the real stuff. We have education, so people do not have to discover everything from scratch. Everyone can capitalize on the body of knowledge available up to date... if one can get access to it. Regards, Alexander. http://staticlineinteractive.com
  8. There is a new article on the front page that talks about simulations and education. Regards, Alexander. http://staticlineinteractive.com
  9. New video that shows some of the features: http://vimeo.com/1195277 Regards, Alexander. http://staticlineinteractive.com
  10. Thanks for the good words. Graphics will be improved, because that is the easy part. A lot of work was done on the aerodynamics of the canopy, so that it simulates what happens with real canopies (surges, stalls). In this sense it's not simply a computer game :) As long as people find it useful it will get only better. Regards, Alexander. http://staticlineinteractive.com
  11. I see what you mean. Thanks a lot! Such corrections are always welcome! Regards, Alexander. http://staticlineinteractive.com
  12. Given a 31mph face down collision with the ground you can let your imagination run wild :) Regards, Alexander. http://staticlineinteractive.com
  13. Hello, Canopy Glide is a parachute simulation software for PC developed by Static Line Interactive, Inc. Video 1 and Video 2, screen shots Some features are: * Brakes input * Front risers input * Rear risers input * Trajectory review * Trajectory comparison * Different wind speeds * Landing information (distance to target, speed, damage) * Analog and digital altimeters What do you think? Regards, Alexander. http://staticlineinteractive.com
  14. That depends on the cost of the equipment to find the canopy. But in general, "ending is better than mending" is not cost effective in a long run. Regards, Alexander. http://staticlineinteractive.com
  15. I'm an engineer, so I was approached by a person at a dropzone and he told me that it would be a great idea to have something like that. I decided to see what other people think. It looks like there is a solution. As for the price, the existing solution does not name the price. Maybe someone bought one? :) It would be cool if canopies came with it already :) Regards, Alexander. http://staticlineinteractive.com
  16. Interesting, I did not find information on that. Any ideas how to find the threads or actual device information? Thanks. Regards, Alexander. http://staticlineinteractive.com
  17. Hello, Would you like to have a small device attached to your canopy that would allow you to find the canopy when it's cut away? Of course, it is safely installed and does not interfere with the canopy performance or pose any hazards to the jumper. I'm curious if people are interested in this kind of insurance for their canopies. Thanks. Regards, Alexander. http://staticlineinteractive.com
  18. What I meant is that I would like to see how accuracy changes with the number of jumps. So I am looking for something like: Jump #1 - 10 meters from target Jump #2 - 5 meters from target ... Jump #10 - 30 meters from target (first without radio support) ... Ideally we would also need the canopy size and winds, then we could really see what is going on if a lot of people provide such information. But at first just the jump number and distance from target on that jump will do. Yes some jumps were not accurate because of the traffic, but the trend still should be there. We do not know until we look at the plots. Regards, Alexander. http://staticlineinteractive.com
  19. I see that there are a few people with A license in this thread. Do you want to share your accuracy logs? Regards, Alexander. http://staticlineinteractive.com
  20. I agree that everything depends. But that's why I am trying to find out what others are doing. Anyone is willing to provide how their accuracy is changing with the number of jumps? If we get a few people to do so we can see what the trend is. Regards, Alexander. http://staticlineinteractive.com
  21. I am curious how the landing accuracy of other new jumpers changes with the number of jumps. I know that for B license we must have 10 landings within 10 meters and by 200 25 jumps within two meters of a target. But it's not like I can hit 10 meter radius on every jump no matter what, even though I passed the requirement for B license. I've gone into my log book and plotted my accuracy vs number of jumps (for those jumps that I did log my accuracy ). It looks like it improves (slowly but surely). Though I still have jumps when I land as far as 30 meters of the target. Maybe instructors can say something about that? Or maybe students can post their accuracy for every jump that they have recorded here (or send it to me) and I can post averages later? It took me about 5 minutes to enter my 80 jumps. That could be a good test for us (if we are below the average it's better to get some coaching, and half of us will be ) Regards, Alexander. http://staticlineinteractive.com
  22. It looks like accuracy of landing is the main concern for people. That's how I personally feel too. And landing itself is the most importnat part of the jump, isn't it? That's the largest source of injuries and fatalities. Regards, Alexander. http://staticlineinteractive.com
  23. I agree with this statement. And I am in the sport because I enjoy every jump I make. Maybe "consume" was not the right word to use here. Pardon my English :) Regards, Alexander. http://staticlineinteractive.com
  24. My 2 cents. First time I've learned about this issue was not even on a very windy day. I did my first landing without radio support. I was so happy about my stand up landing without a flare command from the radio, that I forgot to put my canopy down. And, of course, I was standing just a few feet away from the paved road behind my back. A gust of wind came and I was in the air, again, but falling on my back. I was lucky to have some gymnastics skills :) I was able to turn to face the coming ground and landed on my palms and balls of my feet. I was worried about the altimeter that I had on my chest (club equipment), so I was dragged in this position for a little. Well, just some skin from my palms :). Now I remember to pay attention to it. And it would not happen if I just turned to face the canopy behind me. I agree with what was repeated here. Land, turn around and I actually even squad on my ass if the canopy is pulling me, while pulling a single toggle all the way towards me. I am using my heels and ass (and back if needed) to resist dragging on the grass. And I do not have wind blowing into my back if I would be standing. And I agree that if in a question - cut-away. Regards, Alexander. http://staticlineinteractive.com
  25. Thanks Reginald. That's the goal :) One step at a time. Regards, Alexander. http://staticlineinteractive.com