Keep in mind the source..... But if you've got a sound airframe, with a slow stall speed, sticking with the plane is the best idea. You're probally better off saving the 20lbs, and stalling slower.
If you've got a sound airframe, but a high stall speed, sticking with the plane is asking to run into things at 60, 70, 90kts... In that case, I want a chute. If you're doing testing that could cause issues with airframe integrity, I'd definitely have a chute with me. I can't imagine relying on a chute as a safety device that require skill to use, without ever actually using it, so doing a few jumps sounds like a good idea to me. As far as I can see... ~everyone~ here is right, depending on the direction you're coming from. -Nero On Wed, May 11, 2016 at 8:34 AM, Larry Flesner via KRnet <krnet at list.krnet.org> wrote: > At 08:15 AM 5/11/2016, you wrote: >> >> I base that on an in-experienced jumper trying to exit an out of control >> aircraft having used up valuable altitude even deciding to jump and falling >> 1000 feet every 8 seconds after exit. >> Given that and the extremely low odds that you would ever need it make it >> a very low priority in my view. Go with your own comfort >> level.............. >> Larry Flesner > > +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > > However, a good 200 to 400 pound ejection system might change those odds. > :-) > > Larry Flesner > > _______________________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options
