506th IR Realism Unit

Recruiting => The Duty Desk => Topic started by: McPierce on January 13, 2018, 12:30:22 PM

Title: Parachutting
Post by: McPierce on January 13, 2018, 12:30:22 PM
This may seem like a silly question. What is the ideal altitude to deploy a chute while halo jumping into a hostile controlled area?
Title: Re: Parachutting
Post by: 1LT (Ret) Burke on January 13, 2018, 12:50:13 PM
As low as possible.  In Arma 150-200m is what I aim for.  This minimizes the time where you're just a floating target and should let you have a good, safe landing.  Make sure you pull back right before you land to reduce your speed.

It's possible to survive jumps from as low as 60ish meters but you're at a much higher risk of injury just from the landing.
Title: Re: Parachutting
Post by: McPierce on January 13, 2018, 01:37:21 PM
Thanks for the help.
Title: Re: Parachutting
Post by: 1st Lt (Ret) Hardman on January 13, 2018, 05:05:03 PM
I deploy at 50-55m, but I'm Australian and crazy.

Like 2LT said, speed is the #1 issue. Practice, practice and practice some more until you get the hang of dropping your speed to 0kph as fast as possible, and then slowly lower your deploy height until you hit ground and 0kph at the same time.
Title: Re: Parachutting
Post by: CW4 Adaraan on January 13, 2018, 10:04:52 PM
I usually aim for between 100-150m but tend to actually pull the trigger around 80m. By initiating deployment between 50-80m the canopy seems to open fully just before touchdown so I wouldn't go any lower.
Title: Re: Parachutting
Post by: D. Morris on January 15, 2018, 02:13:14 AM
How do you " pull back " or reduce speed.
Title: Re: Parachutting
Post by: 1st Lt (Ret) Hardman on January 15, 2018, 02:27:37 AM
None of my keybinds are standard, but I believe it's your "back" key.

I personally use a combination of "S" and "Z" when landing.
Title: Re: Parachutting
Post by: McPierce on January 15, 2018, 12:22:08 PM
Yes it would be "s" to slow before landing by default.
Title: Re: Parachutting
Post by: D. Morris on January 15, 2018, 04:01:26 PM
Thanks