Rappelling Rope Loading

[engaero]

Looking for test data on actual (typical) rope loading during rappelling operations in the field. Ideally I would appreciate data from instrumented tower descents - either as 'g' load history or max rope load/rappeller mass.

I have run searches in PPRuNe and obtained some leads which I am pursuing separately.

Any assistance would be appreciated. Email is not enabled, PM is enabled if you do not wish to post data in the forum.

Thanks in advance.

[Si Clik]

MMM?

Would that be single or multiple persons on rope?

I thinkest you seek to clarify some technical info not available in q-squared. Probably after overtime by logging on.

B456 or B801?

:rolleyes:

Of course the pilots may know?

[CorvusCorax]

Engaero - Please email me, I might have something of interest.

[engaero]

Si Click,

Tactical ops - single man on the rope.

Unfortunately the rest of your post does not mean much to me ?


CC,

Done


Thanks, guys.

[Ed Winchester]

I have yet to see two rappellers/abseilers going down one rope together, Si Clik - how would that work? Second bloke going down would need hellish strong arms, I reckon. ;)

I know one thing though engaero, when 4 of 'em go down four different ropes and then proceed to brake in unison, it makes for a hell of a increased power demand.

[CorvusCorax]

engaero - didn't get your email. try [email protected]

Thanks

[engaero]

CC/Stephen .... again .... done