Drop zone

In parachuting, a drop zone is a location where a parachutist is expected to land. In many cases, especially with planes, the drop zone is a rectangular area, with its length in the same direction as the aircraft's movement. The size of a drop zone depends on the weather, as well as the aircraft's velocity.

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In sports skydiving a drop zone is where jumpers go to takeoff in aircraft, jump and land flying their canopies. It is usually situated beside a small airport often sharing the facility with other general aviation activities. The skydiving operation typically has one or a few aircraft. There is always a landing area specifically for parachute landings. Drop zone staff include pilots, professional skydiving instructors and videographers.

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Parachuting: Parachuting, or skydiving, is a recreational activity, competitive sport and method of deployment of military personnel (and occasionally, firefighters). It involves the breaking of a free fall from a height through the use of a parachute....

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Drop zone related Images and Photos (experimental)

Drop	Zone	Drop 'Em	Drop Out
Drop Squad DVD (Widescreen)	Green Zone	Lemon Drop	Green Zone
Lemon Drop	Lemon Drop	Drop Dead Gorgeous (DVD)	Drop Of Dust