Quote: ...I guess akin to a balloon departure? But with a static line this 'buzz' would be virtually non-existent since the line and rapid deployment of the chute would give a quick stabilisation to the event...
John, I had a static line jump out of the Swan Airship that would challenge the 'virtually non-existant' suggestion.
Having the door opened in silence and then stepping down onto the airship entry step with nothing but the sound of voices from the cabin as PAX watched on was very new. Also the unexpected feeling of fear after 40 odd jumps from fixed wing with equipment was not what I had expected.
However, the real sting was the extended deployment of the canopy due to the low (zero) initial airspeed on exit. Normally deployed within three seconds, my count had reached the LOOK, LOCATE of the cutaway drill as the snivelling canopy finally got its act together... LOCATE was followed with thank f@$k for that!