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Old 4th Nov 2002, 22:09
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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.

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?
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Engaero - Please email me, I might have something of interest.
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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.
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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.
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engaero - didn't get your email. try [email protected]

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