amputee bird?

[The111 1]

I know somebody who has his left arm amputated, just below the elbow I think (correct me if I'm wrong Mike, if you're reading this). He has over 800 skydives and is as far as I know a skilled RW jumper, using a prosthetic attachment with a claw on it for taking docks, etc. He is interested in flying a wingsuit, maybe, and I am curious what people's thoughts are on how safe/doable this would be.

Real experience is better than hypothesizing, so I guess the ultimate question is "has this already been done?" Does anyone know of any amputee flockers out there?

Concerns besides flying in my mind are post-opening procedures, etc. The Prodigy sounds attractive for this purpose.

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[Tonto 1]

I don't forsee a problem on the flight in any suit that does not require wing tip grippers.

The only issue with opening (apart from possible entanglement with the hook/bridal during deployment) is the ability to unzip from the suit. In this case it may be wiser to cut the wing away or create a function designed loop to allow the hook to get the zipper tag.

Guessing, of course, but I've taken a paraplegic through AFF, so am more the type to think why it should be done rather than why it shouldn't.

t

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[piisfish 140]

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. In this case it may be wiser to cut the wing away or create a function designed loop to allow the hook to get the zipper tag.

Like Jumping an Access or something with a single wing cutaway handle ????

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[Tonto 1]

Yes. I'm thinking a Sugarglider, S Fly etc all have central wing release handles. Bit of a shlep having to hook up again for each dive, but worth it for a hit of nylon crack!

t

It's the year of the Pig.

[The111 1]

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Bit of a shlep having to hook up again for each dive

Especially when you only have one hand!

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[LouDiamond 1]

Which arm does he wear the prosthetic on? Above/below the elbow is of concern as it may affect how pressure can be applied to it while in a wingsuit. There are some other considerations to take into account but can be adapted for if your friend determines he is capable of doing them.

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[dploi 0]

Prodigy. No unzipping.

[mx757 4]

I'm left BE (below Elbow amputee) can put all pressure I want on it. I was kicking idea around with Matt about doing some wing suit flying... when we met at Lake Wales last month.
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[Tonto 1]

Hey!

(I've attached Jonathan for anyone who wants to read it..)

I think you'd do fine! Try on as many suits as you can to see which one will work best for you. I was flying alongside an S-Fly base this past weekend, and it flew WAY beyond my expectations. it has a central wing cut away position and is suitable for a 1st flight.

Have you had to modify your cutaway and reserve handles at all?

t

It's the year of the Pig.

[droquette 0]

I think you have to grab grippers on the prodigy... If i remember correctly... how could he do that with only one hand?

dan

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[mx757 4]

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Have you had to modify your cutaway and reserve handles at all?

t