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Radar Rider · 03-30-2005, 16:27

That jump depicts a change to the exit procedure a couple of changes ago. In 1994, the procedure was changed from "up and out" to going out the door at a 45 degree angle (to mirror the same procedure as that used on the C-141). As you stated, the exits are weak and tended to lead to twisting. In 2000, the procedure was changed again; the jumper is to "square off" his exit - turn 90 degrees and walk out the door. That does tend to lessen the twists involved. Not the same as up and out, but it works.

03-30-2005, 16:27	#4
Radar Rider Guerrilla Chief Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fayetteville Posts: 797	That jump depicts a change to the exit procedure a couple of changes ago. In 1994, the procedure was changed from "up and out" to going out the door at a 45 degree angle (to mirror the same procedure as that used on the C-141). As you stated, the exits are weak and tended to lead to twisting. In 2000, the procedure was changed again; the jumper is to "square off" his exit - turn 90 degrees and walk out the door. That does tend to lessen the twists involved. Not the same as up and out, but it works. __________________ My fellow Americans, I'm pleased to tell you today that I've signed legislation that will outlaw Russia forever. We begin bombing in five minutes. - Ronald Reagan, 11 August 1984.
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