Pilot Chute Oscilattion

[mknutson]

I started looking at my video for TF and noticed this Pilot Chute Oscillation

YouTube- base jumping Mick Old School flat exit...

Is this what Pilot Chute Oscillation is actually looking like. I do not remember any wind at all during this jump.

I was using a non-vented G.S. Hook pilot chute.

[skydive1224]

I couldn't get the video to play, but of course you are going to have osicilation. It is a non-vented PC. The air is constantly traying to flow in and out of the PC without a place to go. The air spilling out of the sides instead of the top through a vent. It is an uneven distrobution of air. That why vents rock. I'm sure the Cooper brothers can get even more technical if need be.

Ody

[mknutson]

I would love some help to get more information on the Pilotchute Oscillation page if anyone can help out with technical details (text).

[kiki32]

I was told the rate you pitch at can also influence oscillation.

[Para_Frog]

The PC oscillation in that video is just PC.

All mine are vented. I have 2 Asylums (46/38) and a Morpheus (42)

All work great. No oscillation.

Buy a new one.

[Blitzkrieg]

also remember that if you hook it up even slightly asymmetrically, it will cause any PC to oscillate.