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Thanks for the info. Would you say then that as a rough rule of thumb I'd need to add 1 or 2 points to the WL for an F-111 canopy? eg 1.09 on ZP equivalent to 1.29 on F-111 for same size canopy. Atheism is a Non-Prophet Organisation

Roughly how much should you allow for the weight of the kit when working out your exit weight? The reason I ask is because I've seen a complete rig for sale but I need to work out a rough idea of my wing loading before I approach my CCI and ask whether he thinks I'd be OK with it as a first canopy. If you allow 35 lb then that would give me a WL of 1.09 if it's 25lb then it comes down to 1.03. The main is a square PD190; reserve is 210. The rig is £750 without AAD so the reserve will need a repack anyway when the new AAD is installed. Atheism is a Non-Prophet Organisation

I quite like pecorino as well. However, a few weeks ago during a cookery slot on daytime TV the female presenter mispronounced pecorino with embarrassing results. Full story here: http://www.metro.co.uk/tv/887051-this-mornings-holly-willoughby-left-red-faced-after-naughty-cheese-mix-up Atheism is a Non-Prophet Organisation

Stinking Bishop is said to be derived from a cheese once made by Cistercian monks in the village of Dymock. Monks have always been associated with the production of 'washed rind' cheeses. These are cheeses which are washed in a variety of liquids. They are generally full-flavoured with lively aromas. Stinking Bishop is no exception and uses perry as its wash. It has a sticky yellow-orange rind and smells of old socks. The paste is soft and creamy, the flavour is delicious and, although full and distinctive, it is not quite as pungent as the odour may imply! At certain times of year the paste becomes firmer and slightly crumbly. The cheese is similar to the famous French Epoisses which has been banned from the public transport system in Paris. In fact, at a recent cheese show in France they were amazed to discover that Stinking Bishop was made in England. The cheese takes its name from the variety of pear used to make the washing solution. Stinking Bishop pears are one of over 100 varieties which are grown on the Gloucestershire-Herefordshire border. During the cheese-making process the curds are washed in perry before being ladled into moulds. To increase the moisture content and to encourage bacterial activity, salt is not added until the cheeses are removed from the moulds. The cheese is then washed in more perry as it matures. This process takes six to eight weeks. Yarg is a semi-hard cow's milk cheese made in Cornwall, United Kingdom from the milk of Friesian cows. Before being left to mature, this cheese is carefully wrapped in nettle leaves to form an edible, though mouldy, rind. The texture varies from creamy and soft immediately under the nettle coating to a Caerphilly cheese-like crumbly texture in the middle.[1] Modern production is at Pengreep farm near Truro, by Lynher Dairies from an old recipe. "Yarg" is simply "Gray" spelled backwards, after Allan and Jenny Gray, the couple who gave the recipe to Pengreep Farm in the 1970s.[2] Atheism is a Non-Prophet Organisation

Stinking Bishop or Cornish Yarg Atheism is a Non-Prophet Organisation

Broke my wrist and after it healed couldn't seem to throw as well so hired a coach to get my game back Atheism is a Non-Prophet Organisation

Even world class athletes have coaches... Coaching is a great way to improve skills.... They're not just for beginners. Competition is one thing.... ever seen a recreational, weekends for fun 'world class athlete' ? Ever hire a BOWLING coach?? Yep - and I went from a 163 to a 228 average Sure hope I don't get a bill from the guys at the pick-up-hoops game we played at the gym last night! Those guys were pretty good!! Ya know what they called 'coaches' in this sport not all that long ago? They called them SKYDIVERS, called 'em friends, whether ya ever met them before of not. Atheism is a Non-Prophet Organisation

Just compared the dimensions of both the CYPRES and the M2 from the user manuals. Info listed below: CYPRES Processing Unit 85 x 43 x 32 mm Control Unit 65 x 18 x 6.5 mm Cutter 43 x 8 mm dia Mars M2 Processing Unit 85 x 45 x 23 mm Control Unit 63 x 18 x 5 mm Cutter 58 x 8 mm dia Users manual in english can be found here: http://www.marsjev.cz/products/n-1/n-11.html?lang=en video of cutter test here: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=2547748207680 Atheism is a Non-Prophet Organisation

This lucky bastard needs to buy a lottery ticket http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Perthshire/article/21124/a-miracle-tale-british-parachute-association-amazed-by-teenager-s-survival.html Atheism is a Non-Prophet Organisation

Billy Connolly on swearing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h68CfIUkPKs Atheism is a Non-Prophet Organisation

Definitely. If you prove student status try these people http://www.software4students.co.uk/Microsoft_Office_2010_Professional_Plus-details.aspx About £ 38 plus Postage Atheism is a Non-Prophet Organisation

Appetizers only. not enough meat for an entree. Grey squirrel's very nice - plenty of meat on them and best of all, they're classed as vermin so you can off as many of the little buggers as you like. Atheism is a Non-Prophet Organisation

"Apart from a very few instances in which the pilot physically threw the jumper out of the airplane for passing gas, bad spots are the fault and complete responsibility of the jumpers. Look down before you exit, and make corrections if necessary. If the pilot still does not fly the airplane to a safe exit point, it is your responsibility to land in the airplane" The Parachute and its Pilot - p48 Brian Germain Atheism is a Non-Prophet Organisation

As a soldier I was taught two things which I've tried to take with me into skydiving (yes - I know I'm a noob and my opinions don't count for much). The rules were: Don't shoot unless you have a clearly defined target The 6 P's - proper preparation prevents piss poor performance IMO the biggest mistake this guy made was, when the spotter said "I can't see shit!", not sitting his ass down and either taking the ride down or asking the pilot for another pass 1500-2000 ft lower. I'm always getting told that the only person responsible for my safety is ME and to my mind that means that if I'm not happy with the spot or the weather conditions then I don't jump. Atheism is a Non-Prophet Organisation

I told you your check engine light was on! or I knew it was a bad idea to call the sex chat line in flight. or You do the base jump, I'll film it and then if you survive I'll follow you. Atheism is a Non-Prophet Organisation

I am a noob and realise I know nothing about nothing. When I was a soldier, I wanted to join the recce platoon because they had all the coolest kit (stripped down, low profile Land Rovers etc) but the OC of the company I served in had certain requirements before you could even apply to join. You had to have at least 2 years service, be able to drive, and be qualified in at least 2 of the following: Assault pioneer (explosives and demolition) Radio Operator Fire Control (Mortar and Artillery) Forward Air Control What I'm asking is just like my army career, what training should I be doing post A licence so that when I reach the required number of jumps, I can approach my CCI and ask for permission to jump camera, knowing that I've given myself the best chance of doing so safely and have that training documented in my log book. Many thanks in advance for your advice. Rick Atheism is a Non-Prophet Organisation

Also available on Kindle http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-text&field-keywords=The+Book+of+Skydiving+Formations&x=11&y=18 Atheism is a Non-Prophet Organisation

Definitely no guns and swords, we drive on the opposite side of the road to you and there are some differences in language that could cause embarrassment if you're not aware of the meaning. An american might say 'I fell on my fanny' meaning 'I fell on my backside' - in the UK the fanny is on the other side and is the sole domain of the female of the species. If someone in the UK asks 'Would you like a faggot?', they're not asking if you're gay but offering you a large spiced meatball in gravy, usually accompanied by chips and a fried egg (Maybe that's just my mother-in-law). In general, the beer south of Bristol is not that good with a couple of exceptions (Ringwood breweries ales are nice) but the food in the UK is very good. Atheism is a Non-Prophet Organisation

Sheldon Cooper: I'm going to stay here in Texas, teaching evolution to creationists. Mary: Watch your language, Sheldon. You know everyone is entitled to their opinion. Sheldon Cooper: Evolution is not an opinion, it's a fact. Mary: And that is your opinion. Atheism is a Non-Prophet Organisation

It's not the medical journal but there's a brief description of the accident here: http://parachutistonline.com/feature/confessions-canopy-coach sounds really nasty. Atheism is a Non-Prophet Organisation

I ordered 'The parachute and its pilot' a while back because I care for my wife full-time and I don't get to jump as often as I like. The book is divided into two sections - one that deals with the canopy and canopy control (later chapters in this section cover swooping which I'll probably never use) and one that deals with the psychology and physiology of fear and how it affects the pilot. I actually found that the latter section was of more use to me as a low jump number student but it's a very good book and well worth a read. I'm sure it's one that I'll read and reread during my skydiving career as more information in there becomes relevant. Atheism is a Non-Prophet Organisation

LMAO Atheism is a Non-Prophet Organisation

Sounds a lot like the welsh as well, especially North Wales. They really don't like the english up there and have been known to paint out the english translations of place names on the road signs. They also have a penchant for burning down english owned holiday cottages. Atheism is a Non-Prophet Organisation

Nah - if it was the welsh it'd be shaped like a sheep (BTW I'm married to a welsh woman) Atheism is a Non-Prophet Organisation

You think I didn't have arguments with my parents when I came home and announced I wanted to join the army? Especially as my older brother had been shipped home in a body bag less than a year previously. Instead of having a screaming row about it, I sat them down and calmly explained why I wanted to do it. They still had objections but they respected me for clearly explaining what I wanted to do and why. As far as the travelling agency thing goes, a little gratitude wouldn't go amiss - something along the lines of 'You didn't have to do that and although I'm capable of organising it for myself, I do appreciate the gesture.' Maybe it will help them to accept that you're an adult and not likely to throw a childish tantrum every time someone offers you help. Atheism is a Non-Prophet Organisation