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Originally Posted by fatlazyless
What's the usual altitude for jumping out the door up above Laconia Airport. and how long before you touch the ground? What shape and color are the parachutes? Can the parachutes be steered?
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Less, This video isn't Mrs.SteveA, but the same dive operator.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymucaOXui90
They jump from about 10K ', 40 second free fall, 5 minuet canopy ride.
What amazed me watching from the ground was how well they co-ordinated the whole event. They are a husband and wife team. She goes out just before the tandem, and starts the still pics and video. ( All from a helmet cameras with bite switches to control the cams)
We waited at the landing area and they steered right into it with no problem even though it was fairly windy that day.
They put together the video within 10 minuets of landing and the boss had her choice of music. Very professional operation all around.
I still wouldn't do it
But it came off as a classy operation and a safe thing to try.
I for one hope they get it approved.