Originally Posted by
cmsrp
Thanks Gary. This might be most of my maneuverability problems because my jumper weighs only 500gms (1.1lb). I'll feed him up with some lead and see how he goes...
With a 50" parafoil chute we run between 2 3/4 lbs to 4 lbs depending on the angle of attack you have your chute set at and wind condition.. Pretty close to flying a glider.. add more ballest for higher wind and less ballast for lesser wind conditions