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To: SubGeniusX

‘scuse my ignorance ... what’s a HAHO jump? And do you pronounce it Hey HO?


12 posted on 07/17/2007 10:36:23 AM PDT by DancesWithCats
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To: DancesWithCats

High Altitude High Opening. It’s the most difficult way to hit a target because you’re suspended by the chute at the mercy of the wind for much longer than typical lalo jumps, or even the halo jumps the SEALS are known for.


16 posted on 07/17/2007 10:45:27 AM PDT by Melas (Offending stupid people since 1963)
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To: DancesWithCats
High Altitude High Opening

Wiki on HALO/HAHO Jumps

hope this helps

17 posted on 07/17/2007 10:46:56 AM PDT by SubGeniusX ($29.95 Guarantees Your Salvation!!! Or TRIPLE Your Money Back!!!)
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To: DancesWithCats

In a typical HAHO exercise, the jumper will jump from the aircraft and deploy the parachute at a high altitude, 10–15 seconds after the jump (typically at 27,000 feet or so). The jumper will use a compass or GPS device for guidance while flying for 30 or more miles. The jumper must use way points and terrain features to navigate to his desired landing zone, and along the way, must correct his or her course for changes in wind speed and direction; making for a tricky navigation problem. (from Wiki)


19 posted on 07/17/2007 10:49:49 AM PDT by SubGeniusX ($29.95 Guarantees Your Salvation!!! Or TRIPLE Your Money Back!!!)
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