Last year at Visalia on Sat evening Joe Wurts, Tim Cone, and myself all were
"playing" with throwing and trying to out float each other until well past
sunset. While I was definately lower almost every throw (Tim and Joe were
tied about 5-10 ft higher than my tosses), we were all getting times in the
1:00-1:15 range. All times by a totally independant source. At that time
they were amazed because normal dead air times were around 45sec-55sec. And
it was definately DEAD air. Flat as a pancake, about 80 degrees and normal
density alt for the area. Joe and Tim have awesome launches, while I was
humbled a bit, so I would say these times were very representitive of the
top times for that day with regards to dead air times.
The point was/is that if 1:30-1:45 is now the norm for dead air times, then
the three of us are screwed <G>. But dead air times are only important if
there is totally dead air.
I personally would have to see to totally believe 1:40s for true dead air
times. I believe John totally, but there are a lot of variables that can be
out there to increase that time. Wind (dead air = no wind remember),
density altitude, humidity, anabatic (?) heating or cooling of the area
(don't remember if this is the correct term), and several other phenom can
affect the results.
Jason Werner
> --- John Roe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Shortest duration was 1:38 longest was 1:44.
> >
> > John Roe
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