Attention all NAPS* – Today is Airborne Day. Take a Knee. That is all. Carry on.
*NAP = Non Airborne Personnel aka Legs
Archive for the ‘Parachuting’ Category
Attention All NAPs
Friday, August 16th, 2013United States Parachutist Badge
Tuesday, August 6th, 2013
Lets see if any of you guys know who designed it.
23 STS Airborne Operations
Tuesday, July 9th, 2013I spent some time as an Intel Officer at the 23 (pronounced two-three) as a Lieutenant in the late 90s. This is a great, short video showcasing airborne operations.
Introducing NavBoard Stubby from S&S Precision
Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013The NavBoard Stubby from S&S Precision incorporates a compass and PALS compatible attachment.
Systems Technology Jumpmaster Simulator
Monday, May 20th, 2013Not only did Systems Technology, Inc give SOFIC goers some hands on experience with their free fall simulator, but they also exhibited what is in my opinion, the hidden jewel of the show; a Jumpmaster Simulator.
Parachuting is inherently dangerous. That’s why they pay military jumpers $150 per month. Jumpmasters ensure that parachutists conduct correct actions in the aircraft and exit safely. But they don’t receive any extra pay even though they expose themselves to additional hazards in the performance of their duties as seen in this video of a Jumpmaster from the 5th SFG(A) conducting a ramp jump. Fortunately, he wasn’t injured when his reserve parachute deployed, sucking him out of the aircraft.
The Systems Technology simulator relies on fused reality. The Jumpmaster wears goggles that let him see the interior of the ramp simulator. But when the Jumpmaster looks at the blue screen area, a virtual horizon with sky and terrain is projected into his vision.
The simulator allows the Jumpmaster to master procedures in a safe environment and develop skill at spotting without expending valuable flying hours. Monitors can also be configured to see what the Jumpmaster is seeing and virtual parachutists can be added to the mix.
Because Today Looks Like a No Jump Kind of a Day
Sunday, May 19th, 2013
SOFIC – Systems Technology, Inc
Thursday, May 16th, 2013
Core Survival LSM
Thursday, May 16th, 2013Light, Slider Mounted was originally designed for the JPADS system. When the slider deploys, the light turns on to help mark bundles.
Some customers saw this and asked Core Survival to modify it for use with personnel cutes. A new version is in testing that incorporates an IR light as well as a remote control switch to turn it off.
