{"id":62117,"date":"2026-04-07T18:35:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T18:35:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/?p=62117"},"modified":"2026-04-15T12:36:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T12:36:17","slug":"youre-long-now-what","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/youre-long-now-what\/","title":{"rendered":"You\u2019re Long. Now What?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-long-spots-come-down-to-awareness-glide-performance-and-decision-making-this-breaks-down-how-to-manage-all-three-before-and-after-deployment\">Long spots come down to awareness, glide performance, and decision-making. This breaks down how to manage all three before and after deployment.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, you&#8217;re long. Now what? Easy answer? Don\u2019t put yourself there. Thanks for reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But seriously, you probably know the feeling. Great skydive. Audible goes off. You track, deploy, look around, and think, \u201cWhere the ____ am I?\u201d You finally spot the DZ. Dang, there goes my beer-line swoop. Now we\u2019re just hoping to make it back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I think most of us have been there. I know I have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best way to deal with a long spot is to know it\u2019s coming before you ever leave the plane. Long spots usually aren\u2019t surprises\u2014they\u2019re pretty predictable, if you\u2019re paying attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/6A2A1493-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62120\" style=\"width:860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/6A2A1493-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/6A2A1493-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/6A2A1493-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/6A2A1493.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Understanding the possibility of being long ahead of time helps you plan <br>Photo by Javier &#8220;Buzz&#8221; Ortiz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-know-you-re-going-to-be-long\"><strong>How to Know You\u2019re Going to Be Long<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Some Clues:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Groundspeed faster than anticipated<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A bunch of smaller groups ahead of you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The green light has been on a really long time before the first group exits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re last on a student-heavy load<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We shouldn\u2019t rely on vibes or spidey senses. Personally, I prefer to use a GPS, and I know how far the landing area is before I even climb out. I also know how far I can comfortably go in light (0\u20135 mph), medium (10\u201315 mph), and strong (20+ mph) winds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If I think I\u2019m long, I\u2019ll open higher. I\u2019ll trade a few seconds of freefall for altitude all day. A little extra altitude provides options. In my opinion, we as a community don\u2019t stress the importance of making it back to the DZ nearly enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-long-spot\"><strong>What Is a Long Spot?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s define a \u201clong spot.\u201d Here\u2019s my slightly over-simplified definition: If I can\u2019t make it back to the DZ in full flight and still have altitude to fly a proper pattern, I\u2019m long. At that point, the answer is pretty simple: I need to do something to improve my glide ratio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-understanding-glide-ratio\"><strong>Understanding Glide Ratio<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Glide ratio is a simple relationship: horizontal (ground speed) over vertical (descent rate). Example: A canopy with a 2.3:1 glide ratio travels 2,300 feet forward for every 1,000 feet down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Glide ratio can be improved by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increasing horizontal speed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decreasing vertical speed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or finding the best balance of both<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There isn\u2019t one specific tool for maximizing glide ratio. There is no blanket rule. \u201cAlways use rears\u201d and \u201cjust go to brakes\u201d oversimplify the problem. Your canopy\u2019s true glide potential, combined with how effectively you fly it, decides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/6A2A1370-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62121\" style=\"width:860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/6A2A1370-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/6A2A1370-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/6A2A1370-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/6A2A1370.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Are you familiar with your glide ratio? <br>Photo by Javier &#8220;Buzz&#8221; Ortiz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-determines-the-right-input\"><strong>What Determines the Right Input<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We effectively have two options: rear risers or brakes (\u00bd to \u00be). Somewhere in there will be your best glide ratio. With most modern skydiving wings, effective use of rear risers is often the best option. With proper input, we can maintain near full-flight horizontal speed with a reduced descent rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The drawback to rears is that they require training and practice to figure out how much input produces the best descent rate. If rears aren\u2019t engaged enough, we\u2019re not slowing the descent rate sufficiently. If we go too heavy, we slow forward speed and vertical speed can actually increase\u2014not to mention getting close to the stall point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The benefit of using brakes is that they don\u2019t require any special skill beyond what we learn in AFF and the B License canopy course. In brakes, we sacrifice some forward speed for a slower descent rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Less than \u00bd brakes won\u2019t slow the descent rate enough to be effective. More than \u00be slows airspeed too much. Many canopies also have a tipping point past \u00be where descent rate increases with sustained input.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many skydivers are nervous to fly that deep in brakes. It\u2019s crucial to know where the stall point is, especially since many jumpers shorten their brake line length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-body-position-matters-more-than-you-think\"><strong>Body Position Matters More Than You Think<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The canopy pilot is a major part of the aerodynamic equation. The one input that has a major, undeniable effect: body position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you open up in the next county and fly back in a \u201cbig\u201d body position, you\u2019re adding drag. Drag reduces airspeed, and reduced airspeed hurts glide. Get small. Knees together and up out of the wind. Bring your elbows close to your body. Be as efficient as possible. You can gain extra airspeed without giving anything up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC02081-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62122\" style=\"width:860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC02081-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC02081-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC02081-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC02081.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Jesse &#8220;Tex&#8221; Leos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-no-tailwind-now-what\"><strong>No Tailwind? Now What<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now consider winds that aren\u2019t at your back. You may be long because the forecast was wrong. A headwind subtracts the same amount of forward speed from every flight mode but does nothing to your vertical speed. That makes penetration the priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When flying upwind or crosswind to get home, slowing down usually makes the problem worse. In a headwind, airspeed wins. If we can maintain airspeed and reduce descent, that\u2019s the best option (rears).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tailwind rewards true glide improvement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headwind rewards speed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Body position always matters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your canopy determines the right input<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Landing Off Isn\u2019t Just Inconvenient<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s unknown terrain and obstacles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Power lines you didn\u2019t see from altitude.<br>Fences. Irrigation ditches.<br>Livestock. Traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No wind indicators. No one on the ground watching for you. And most importantly, no nearby medical attention if you need it. A long spot by itself isn\u2019t dangerous. Poor decisions after realizing you\u2019re long are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When You\u2019re Not Making It Back<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You do this long enough, and sometimes you\u2019re not going to make it back. If you\u2019ve done the math, used the right input, stayed efficient, and still aren\u2019t sure you\u2019ll reach the DZ, take an out while you still have altitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shift your focus from making it back to making a smart off-DZ landing. And the first thing you should do? Slow your descent rate down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/608500154_10161721783836277_8401326836524848556_n-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62123\" style=\"width:860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/608500154_10161721783836277_8401326836524848556_n-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/608500154_10161721783836277_8401326836524848556_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/608500154_10161721783836277_8401326836524848556_n-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/608500154_10161721783836277_8401326836524848556_n.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Raymond Adams<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Buy Yourself Time<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The faster the ground is approaching, the worse decision-makers we become. When altitude disappears quickly, people rush. They fixate. Time equals options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reducing descent rate buys you time to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scan for wires<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify wind direction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluate terrain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick the biggest, safest area available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build a simple, conservative pattern<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(Yes, we still need to fly a pattern, we\u2019re probably not the only one landing out.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once it\u2019s clear you\u2019re landing off, stop forcing glide and start maximizing decision time. A controlled landing into a chosen field beats a rushed low turn toward something that looked close but turns out not to be suitable. Making it back to the DZ is secondary to making a good decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Practical Takeaways<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Know you\u2019re long as early as possible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deploy slightly higher if needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Measure your canopy\u2019s real performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn the most efficient use of rear risers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A good canopy coach can help you with the last two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What This Really Means<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Long spots aren\u2019t emergencies, they\u2019re fairly simple math problems. If you understand your canopy, the winds, and make the correct inputs, you can turn a potential off-field landing into a boring canopy flight home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being long isn\u2019t an insurmountable mistake. 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Pete Lubrano with some tips on flying your canopy safely in a long spot.","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62117","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/946"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=62117"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62117\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":62125,"href":"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62117\/revisions\/62125"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/62118"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=62117"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=62117"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=62117"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}