Comments on: DIY altimeter extra

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 14 May 2007 21:54:14 +0000

An audible altimeter is programmed with several (usually three) warning altitudes, each of which sounds a distinct alarm. Usually the first alarm signals the altitude to break off with other skydivers(~5,000 ft), the second is the altitude at which the parachute is deployed(~3,500), and the third is a very loud, high pitched siren that serves as a final warning(~2,000).

The dytter is a commonly used audible
http://www.l-and-b.dk/prodytter.html

By: todd

todd — Mon, 14 May 2007 19:36:21 +0000

What do you mean by “audible”? A series of clicks that change as you descend? Or a voice that reads off major steps of altitude, such as every hundered feet, or every thousand?

By: Phil Rennie

Phil Rennie — Mon, 14 May 2007 17:49:54 +0000

>If someone finds a diy audible altimeter, let me know.

First push out someone you don't like sans 'chute,
Count until the screaming stops,
Do the maths.