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Calculate freefall duration times, wing loading weights, canopy opening hard decks, and dropzone drift headings.

Configure Parameters

ft
ft
Calculated Results
ESTIMATED FREEFALL TIME
63.1 seconds
TERMINAL VELOCITY
120 mph
AVERAGE FALL SPEED
113.5 mph
Physics Profile:
• Distance fallen: 10500 ft
• Acceleration buffer: 1500 ft to reach terminal velocity.

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