How many feet does it take for a skydiving parachute to open?

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1. Merlyn says:

   July 31, 2010 at 10:27 am

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   the distance you travel during the opening sequence is a function of the type of canopy, the packing method and your velocity and altitude.

   When I pull my main at terminal velocity it takes about 700 to 900 feet for free fall for the canopy to open. My reserve on the other hand would be completely open and flying in less than 400 feet.

   If I deploy the parachute as soon as I exit the aircraft I can open in the prop blast and be open on or nearly on the same level of the aircraft.

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