War Eagles Air & Auto Museum in
Santa Teresa, New Mexico was a well-attended side trip |
"Sky Dive El Paso"
put on a jump demonstration |
Lou Chamales
jumpmaster for the sky dive team, explained the
differences between "Free Fall" and "Static Line" Jumps |
Get An Attitude
Lou also explained the
difference between altitudes utilized during
"Free Fall" and "Static Line" Jumps
|
Chute Deployment
in "Free Fall" jump was demonstrated
|
Deployed
Chute
"square" model has more maneuverability than the traditional
round T-10 |
Emerging From Clouds
the first jumper appears |
On Final Approach
skydiver lines up with the cloth marking the landing target
|
Chute Flaring
enables the skydiver to slow his descent rate |
Pack It In
each skydiver retrieves personal gear and repacks their chute |
Hoofing It
back o the hangar, this young lady made a great jump |
"Sky Dive El Paso"
jump team was all smiles after thrilling the crowd |
Understated
the sign should say "Air & Auto" Museum |
Air Cav
hovers in the display area monitoring activity on the floor |