SF10 chute
SF10 chute
Anyone jumped the new SF10 chute yet.
I have 3 jumps tomorrow in this chute.
From what I saw in the simulator and after hearing the specs on this chute, I am not excited to say the least.
Any thoughts?
I have 3 jumps tomorrow in this chute.
From what I saw in the simulator and after hearing the specs on this chute, I am not excited to say the least.
Any thoughts?
WHEN IN DOUBT, SHOOT IT OUT!
Never let your fears stand in the way of your dreams.
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What the heck is an SF10?
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B&HHC 2/75 97-99
RS 3,4&5-95
This mighty soldier on the eve of the war he waged
Told his troops of lessons learned from battles fought.
"May your heart grow bolder like an iron-clad brigade"
Said this leader to his outnumbered lot.
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As far as I know, the SF10 (MC-6) is grounded from further airborne operations unitl further notice due to, from what I understand, problems with the connectors. They have a tendecy to come undone in mid-air as you are bicycling to undo riser twists. You might want to check on exactly what chute you are using.
I got the answer to the safety concern....Tight body position on exit, Airborne!
A 1/75 93-97
B&HHC 2/75 97-99
RS 3,4&5-95
This mighty soldier on the eve of the war he waged
Told his troops of lessons learned from battles fought.
"May your heart grow bolder like an iron-clad brigade"
Said this leader to his outnumbered lot.
www.75thrra.com
www.tacticaltailor.com
B&HHC 2/75 97-99
RS 3,4&5-95
This mighty soldier on the eve of the war he waged
Told his troops of lessons learned from battles fought.
"May your heart grow bolder like an iron-clad brigade"
Said this leader to his outnumbered lot.
www.75thrra.com
www.tacticaltailor.com
I heard that same thing, I believe that it has been corrected.The Holmchicken wrote:As far as I know, the SF10 (MC-6) is grounded from further airborne operations unitl further notice due to, from what I understand, problems with the connectors. They have a tendecy to come undone in mid-air as you are bicycling to undo riser twists. You might want to check on exactly what chute you are using.
I am sure that with the bad rap that this chute has here at 7th Group, someone would have exsposed that problem and got the jump shit-canned.
We are jumping from a Casa 212 and so far I have never had twist, it is a pretty forgiving exit, kinda hard to screw-up but I am sure it can be done.
I am thankfull that only 5 jumpers will be exiting per pass, I am concerned with alot of inexperienced jumpers with steering capabilities in the air at once.
WHEN IN DOUBT, SHOOT IT OUT!
Never let your fears stand in the way of your dreams.
RS 4-92
Never let your fears stand in the way of your dreams.
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1st group isn't jumping the SF10 right now, but when they were, most of the SF10 jumps were with C17's. At least the faggot HHC jumps I keep getting put on are C17's. Who knows. I never got to jump it because one jump with it got canned for weather and the next jump was with I corps' using a -1C. I've heard mix reviews on it. Just don't take past the hold postition and be very careful when turning. Good luck.Fishboy wrote:I heard that same thing, I believe that it has been corrected.The Holmchicken wrote:As far as I know, the SF10 (MC-6) is grounded from further airborne operations unitl further notice due to, from what I understand, problems with the connectors. They have a tendecy to come undone in mid-air as you are bicycling to undo riser twists. You might want to check on exactly what chute you are using.
I am sure that with the bad rap that this chute has here at 7th Group, someone would have exsposed that problem and got the jump shit-canned.
We are jumping from a Casa 212 and so far I have never had twist, it is a pretty forgiving exit, kinda hard to screw-up but I am sure it can be done.
I am thankfull that only 5 jumpers will be exiting per pass, I am concerned with alot of inexperienced jumpers with steering capabilities in the air at once.
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I hear ya brother. I personally have not jumped one yet. But, a few of the guys here have. We were talking about it at lunch yesterday... Just be careful on it. I will give it a go once I leave TRADOC HELL!!!Fishboy wrote:Yeah,
they say you can fly it backwards......
I will have to jump it a few times before I try anything weird.
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After 4 weather calls over the past months, I jumped the chute 3 times today.
Honestly, other than turning alot faster I didn't find it much diferent than a MC-1D.
What I did learn though....................
a 41 year old man should not jump 3 static line jumps in alittle under 3 hours in one day!
Thank GRITS for my superb physical condition and positive mental attitude!
After 4 weather calls over the past months, I jumped the chute 3 times today.
Honestly, other than turning alot faster I didn't find it much diferent than a MC-1D.
What I did learn though....................
a 41 year old man should not jump 3 static line jumps in alittle under 3 hours in one day!
Thank GRITS for my superb physical condition and positive mental attitude!
WHEN IN DOUBT, SHOOT IT OUT!
Never let your fears stand in the way of your dreams.
RS 4-92
Never let your fears stand in the way of your dreams.
RS 4-92