Rappelling Rope Loading
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Rappelling Rope Loading
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.
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Thanks in advance.
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.
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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?
Of course the pilots may know?
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?
Of course the pilots may know?
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.
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.
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