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Do parachute jumpers really fall free when they are busy creating formations before they open their parachutes?
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How often do parachute training accidents occur in US airbourne training?
Oh, yes. I seriously doubt you'd find any military which fields paratroopers which hasn't had parachute-related incidents. Every parachute units deals with the same risks - towed jumpers, jumpers burning in, improperly packed parachutes, etc.
What does the phrase' track off' mean?
in skydiving, it is when jumpers turn and "fly" away from each other to open their parachutes.
What height do skydivers open their parachutes?
Around 3,000 feet above ground. This is to allow enough time to perform your emergency procedures in case of emergency. But also to do your canopy (parachute) checks and to position yourself for your landing. In South Africa the rule is that you must have an open parachute on 1,200 feet above ground. Depending on your speed and type, size and pack of your parachute, it may require anything from 300 to 800 feet for you parachute to open.
How high do you drop from and airplane then skydiving?
Without on board oxygen, the limit is about 15,000 feet. With on board oxygen, jumpers can go to about 20,000 feet. With bail out oxygen bottles, the altitude is limited by the type of aircraft used. The record for highest parachute jump is just shy of 103,000 feet. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Kittinger
How high do smoke jumpers jump from?
1500 feet for the round parachute system used by the USDA Forest Service and 3000 feet for the ram air parachute system which is used primarily by the DOI BLM, but also in limited use by the USDA Forest Service.
How much does is cost to skydive?
Your first Tandem jump is usually around $200-$250. Experienced jumpers (licensed, with your own parachute, etc) are more in the $25 range. Pricing varies, depending on the part of the country you're in.
When was Base Jumpers created?
Base Jumpers was created in 1994.
When did Base Jumpers happen?
Base Jumpers happened in 1994.
Are yellow jumpers fashionable?
yes but only this year (2012) jumpers are in!
Is jumpers a noun?
Yes the word jumpers is a noun. It is the plural of jumper.
Where are jumpers made?
Jumpers are made all over the world, both by hand and commercially.
What kind of music do bungee jumpers like?
Bungee jumpers like Big Band music.
