Monday, October 17, 2011
Jumbo Landing in Crosswind
Although quite interesting, a number of people within the aviation community feel that this sequence may be faked. Some of the reasons given are that there are no visible navigation nor landing lights, the crosswind component appears to change significantly between the two final segments shown in this video, and braking appears to be too sudden. You decide . . . .
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Looks real to me. Notice how he held the left ear down to hold his line against the crosswind. The only flaw I saw was that he made a 4 paw touchdown whereas he should have touched the port, stern paw first. You know what they say, "any landing you can walk away from.........".
Jack
That's the real thing. The technique used is one I have used many times under square parachute canopies.
Well done by an obviously professional airman. Gotta be from the "old school".
Bill...........Old school parachutes are round sir.
Correct. I made several jumps on thr round ones also. Modified military surplus and Para-Commanders. The squares were much easier on the body during landing, however opening shock could be brutal on the early ones. The squares have been around long enough to be 'old school' now. Great sport, but best enjoyed when young.
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