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"BIG Parachute", I like that. I'll probably use it without attribution so I'm acknowledging it now. Every time someone starts sounding like they believe in a conspiracy at the "EVIL USPA HQ".

I realize Americans don't see Canada as any more than a State they need paperwork to visit, but we actually are a separate country that is not AAD mandatory.

Conservatives could provide hunted game to liberals in exchange for nuts and berries and veggies and cannabis - c'mon you know there are conservatives who get high and/or use CBD's. So good! I've always said that it would take some sort of serious wide-spread disaster to ever bring this country back together again.

I stand corrected. If it never gets reported, then they can't take action. Soooo, in a way, this encourages someone to not report it. If another person sees/hears of it happening, they can drop a dime on them. Since this is being touted as a "data acquisition action", why is a BSR needed? What has suddenly changed that needs this action? Hiding behind the "We need to know when these happen" doesn't justify a BSR. I do agree it wude be good to know if there is all of a sudden a lot of these going on. The polls here and the numbers I'm getting from the mfg's aren't supporting that trend. So it keeps coming back to my original question, why now?

Excuse me, but what data have you provided to refute? You’ve also provided vague statements. The problem with assumptions about others is that you begin to box them into a corner, which means they may have to work harder to overcome those assumptions and complete whatever they think their task is because of it. Maybe women let men lead because it’s just easier than always arguing about what to do. And maybe those are the only types of women who interact with you on a deeper basis Your same arguments about who’s “succeeded” are flawed; the people doing the recognizing are (white) men. Is it surprising they’d value the contributions of others they identify with easily the most? Wendy P.

Hahahahahaha!!! Thanks to everyone who contributed to the coffee squirting out of my nose and covering my phone!!!! Keep going - this is fun

Again, pure speculation. Since it was never attempted, we will never know. As of rite now, the BSR, though mandatory, has no penalty, so technically, if you don't report this, it won't matter. So what's different between this and the voluntary accident report?

Pfft. Betcha a beer he can dig himself deeper. Edit to add: Now that we are out of the Women's Forum, all of the one liners that I've been fighting off can come out.

Clearly you haven't. Or you simply choose not to comprehend what I post. You continue to go back to the REASON for this info. As I have said here many times, I don't oppose finding that out. I strongly disagree with the method they have chosen to attempt to get it. Apparently the Board doesn't have enuff faith in their members or experience at a DZ to simply ask for this. In this small forum, many have willingly shared their experience when they witness this happen. The incentive to NOT let it happen is strong, I fail to see why a BSR is needed to get this.

I have read your posts, I just think you are overreacting here just like half the people on this forum do anytime anyone even whispers something about the USPA. The USPA makes a small change and all of a sudden BIG Parachute is out to get everyone and destroy skydiving. Having to send in a form in an effort to learn trends in AAD fires is not a big deal. Collecting statistical data to determine safety trends is literally one of the USPA's core functions, as is the core function of anyone who works in any industry involving safety. It's a basic principle of determining risk.

This was a teachable moment for Trump, especially where checks are concerned. 1. We are still a government of checks and balances. 2. If you’re going to be politically corrupt, you don’t make payoffs using checks!

His closing statement was a joke. For those who didn't hear it: https://www.nbcnews.com/video/watch-cohen-s-full-closing-statement-at-house-hearing-1449463363629 It's two minutes of him deriding Trump and invoking images of patriotism and righteousness that Cohen himself would never have followed had he not been caught being a sleezebag.

It's very difficult to give you a good answer based on height differences alone. The easiest way to get a good answer is to go to the manufacturer's site, go to the 'how to measure' page and get yourself measured. Don't try to do it yourself. A rigger or tailor is your best bet, but the reality is that anyone who can read a tape measure and follow directions can do it adequately. Then take those measurements and the serial number of the prospective rig. Send those to the manufacturer and ask them.

You need a real rigger. A rigger that puts a 20 year life span on a reserve is a rigger to run away from.

Clearly the FAA is on top of things here in the USA. Now my R/C pterodactyl has its FAA mandated registration number on its crest, it can't possibly be a threat to airports, politicians, or national security. (Yes it does fly, rather like a duck https://www.facebook.com/kallend/videos/10155071075211800/

Upt and sunpath run around 500 for a complete new harness. Other harness adjustments are quoted on their web sites under rigging repairs.