Ex-Stilletto_37_flight__intentional_cutaway_low_res.w mv - Intentional cutaway parachute: trying to fly a 37

A miniature canopy, 37 sq. ft., built the cheap way -- by cutting 5 cells out of a Stiletto 97, plus other mods. Low aspect ratio, line length not changed. Intentional cutaways only. 1st jump on it. Very sensitive to harness turns, was in control only at times, planned to chop low but ended up even lower. Chopped from line twists (flying straight!) at 1700'. Big F-111 canopy for the main. Video: Jumper's POV, brief outside video by someone under canopy, and a few stills from the plane.

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