The motion of the parachutist after he pulled his rip cord made him appear to be moving upward?

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2026-05-06 22:55

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Skydivers do NOT move upwards at all when we open our parachutes. We don't even bounce a little. That is an illusion caused by the camera operator still falling at full speed while the first jumper opens their parachute and slows.

Now, it is possible to move upwards in some limited circumstances. When exiting a fast-moving aircraft while wearing a wingsuit, you can rise above the plane for a (very) short time. Also, once your parachute is open, you can flare your canopy enough to slightly (by a few feet) gain altitude.

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