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Old August 6th 09, 07:32 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default OLC sluts changing wings in mid air

At a recent impromptu club meeting at a local pub, the subject came
up:
If you had to bail out, would you get OLC points for the distance
covered under canopy?
The pilot who came up with the idea was supposed to post this,
but...
Imagine taking your logger with you as you jump. Those little things
you can hang around your neck would work, unless they get caught in
the suspension lines of the chute, of course. Or you could simply
unscrew or un-Velcro the logger from the glider or grab the PDA before
you leave. Keep it in your left hand, as you'll need the right for the
ripcord.
Does the OLC have handicapping on parachutes? Round chutes have a
pretty poor glide ratio and would score amazingly if there was any
wind. Strong wave days would be best... Until it came to the landing,
but there are no OLC points for style.
I've seen even students with round parachutes go up in thermals.
Thermal centering would be much easier with a square. With practice
this could lead to some serious points.
Jim
 




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