airtwardo 7 #51 December 7, 2007 Quote Quote Or, perhaps the FAA is already reading this thread, Quote Geez Twardo. First Tom, now you. Can't a brother catch a break around here? I read just fine, though I'm better if there's lots of pictures So...you're assuming they can READ?! Making quite a leap there Tom! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #52 December 10, 2007 Quote...I'll be glad to entertain any questions or comments, as long as you all know I'm speaking for me as a jumper and not as an FAA inspector. My I delve just a little into the FAA side of things? Assuming district offices are not going balls to the wall 24/7 and would have time to listen....and assuming that the FAA rep has some integrity and a willingness to learn.... Seems to me that local DZOs could meet with their districs and inform and teach responsible FAA reps a little something about skydiving...from all's-well to worst-case events and everything in between. Maybe the DOs could even invite the skydiving community in for a little learning session or two. 1. Here's how it works when things go well. 2. Here's what we should plan on for when things don't go well. A little edumacation never hurt anyone. Maybe out-of-sight, out-of-mind is better, I dunno.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
htrammel 0 #53 December 10, 2007 Quote Assuming district offices are not going balls to the wall 24/7 and would have time to listen....and assuming that the FAA rep has some integrity and a willingness to learn.... Seems to me that local DZOs could meet with their districs and inform and teach responsible FAA reps a little something about skydiving...from all's-well to worst-case events and everything in between. Maybe the DOs could even invite the skydiving community in for a little learning session or two. 1. Here's how it works when things go well. 2. Here's what we should plan on for when things don't go well. A little edumacation never hurt anyone. Maybe out-of-sight, out-of-mind is better, I dunno. Good points. I hope it's not too much of a stretch to "assume" that your local inspectors have some integrity. It's been my experience most ASI's have a high degree of integrity and a willingness to learn. Do we have enough time to get everything done that we'd like to? Well that's another story. As for DZ's addressing their local FSDO. That's a great idea. Contact the manager of your local office and tell him/ her what you propose. Bring along your S&TA, a rigger, an instructor, a jump pilot, etc... Ask them to let you address the whole office. The inspectors will be more informed and better educated if/ when they receive complaint calls or get called out because of an accident. Many offices sponsor a safety day (usually annually) and are often searching for qualified technical experts to do presentations. What a great way to educate, not only the regulatory agency, but the rest of the GA community. Let me know if I can help. H Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
