CanuckInUSA

You can get in on it. The only requirement is that your D # is not 26500. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

Yah that's the ticket. At the next DZ.COM boogie we're going to organize a kick ass big way and the only requirement to be on the jump is that your D number isn't 26500. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

Tell you what. You, me and JT can organize a jump together. But we'll have to leave Kevin on the side lines because his D number isn't low enough. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

Damm ... you got a cool D number. There's really pumping out the D numbers. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

It's amazing how this sport effects us and it seems to effect everyone in virtually the same way whether you've got 1 jump or 10000. You just can't stop thinking about it (which is a good, but also not such a good thing). Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

You said anything about not playing hockey? I've actually been playing hockey my whole life. I'm just sort of new to the skydiving scene that's all. I'm sure you'll have a great time even if you get corrupted by Katie. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

Being able to accurately fly your canopy is a sign of showing good canopy control. But just putting a canopy down in the peas doesn't mean you're a good canopy pilot if can can't manage all the other aspects of canopy flight. Since there are many aspects of canopy flight, they all must be addressed as a package instead of focusing on one aspect. Being able to fly your canopy in a variety of conditions (for example: wind and traffic) and having the ability to consistently land you canopy in a safe area demonstrates good canopy control, but it doesn't mean anything if you don't know how to safely land the canopy. And visa-versa, knowing how to land a canopy won't help you if you're constantly putting down in a dangerous area. Canopy pilots of all abilities must be able to judge the wind and traffic conditions, must be able to execute flat turns, and must be able to handle landing upwind, crosswind and yes downwind (you know the BillVon criteria of canopy control). But do they need to demonstrate a Pro rating before they are allowed to fly another canopy? Hmmm ... sounds like someone is asking for a perfect world here which they aren't going to get. If you see a low timer doing low toggle turns, then someone needs to talk to them. If a lesser experienced canopy pilots wants to learn high performance canopy flight, then get them to start making straight in front riser approaches. Once they get good at that aspect, introduce them to 90 degree front riser turns (making sure they know what a recovery arc is and what sort of recovery arc their canopy requires). Then they can start working their way into 180 (or larger) front riser carving turns all the while stressing to them to always have an out and to know how their canopy will perform in the different conditions. If you can understand where I'm coming from here, I'm trying to stress education. Instead of slamming someone because you feel that they're not ready for a certain canopy (which they may or may not be ready for), try to educate them on how to fly their canopy. PS: I am just a newbie myself. But I have been educated and now that the class has been dismissed for recess, I'm off in the playground trying to dial in what has been told to me by the more experienced. So instead of tagging an arbitrary jump number which may or may not work for some, we need to educate each other and when we see our friends acting dangerously, we need to tell them that we're concerned. But ultimately if they want to play with fire, they will play with fire. Anyone can be killed on any canopy if that canopy is not flown appropriately. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

Awesome ... we need more women in the sport. Keep up the good work Katie. I tried to work my skydiver magic on some volleyball girls this weekend, but time will tell if I ever see them at the DZ. So when do you guys come back from the Middle East? Maybe you can convert her into a skydiver in time for Eloy? She is a cutie alright. Do I have to pay more in shipping to have her sent to Colorado instead of Raeford? Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

Welcome to DZ.COM ... yes we're a family ... albeit a dysfunctional one. But any friend of Katie's is a friend of ours. So don't be a stranger. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

That's correct. And if those conditions are zippy enough for you, why don't you come up to make a skydive in CO or NM where density altitude can be pushing 9000+ feet on a hot summer day. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

Good for you. Awesome feeling isn't it? Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

Flight simulators are good for training pilots on procedures, but do little to help a pilot learn how to land the airplane. So the same could be said for a canopy simulator. Of course I can't answer your original question as I don't know for sure that a canopy simulator does or doesn't exist. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

Low turns under ANY CANOPY by inexperienced canopy pilots is a problem. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

2:2:1 One airshow at my home DZ airport which shut down skydiving activity for the weekend as well as one volleyball tournmament played in on Sunday. Two jumps snuck in on Friday afterwork before the airshow. Beer owed and paid for doing my 300th on Friday. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

I'm guessing that Jib was referring to the vanity aspects of life. But yes in the later years of life, women have an advantage. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

Historically throughout time, men have had the advantage. But times are changing (and so they should). So women have never had it better than what they have now (of course that's not to say that things are perfect). I believe that there are advantages and disadvantages towards being male or being female. But unfortunately society is still very vane as the beautify people are given more opportunities than the less than beautify and vanity is held at a higher standard for women as it is for men. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

gasp! BLASPHEMY! I'm just saying that to keep Katiebear happy (while she spends her summer in the Middle East). Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

Yup it's really going to suck to meet all of the DZ.COMers that I didn't get to meet at Eloy last year. Rantoul will suck. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

Okay, Rantoul is going to suck. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

Hey Eloy is my Christmas vacation. But you're trying to mess with my summer vacation here aren't you. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

First time you'll get a chance to drink with SkymonkeyOne? And if you do, don't forget to bring a spare liver as you'll need it. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

It's okay for people to prefer dogs over cats (I like both but have a cat because it's easier to take care of when I'm not home). But there are some really sick people out there in the world. Currently there's someone in the Denver area as well as Salt Lake City (possibly the same person) who is mutalating cats for pleasure. Sick I tell you. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

Lately, Rantoul sure hasn't generating much excitement here in Talkback. This boogie should be the highlight of my summer. What about the rest of you who are planning on attending? How come there is little talk about the WFFC here in DZ.COM? Only 34 more days ... Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

We all need to be humbled in this sport and it sounds like this guy needs to be placed at the top of the list. Talk to him. If he chooses not to listen, then you did your part and the rest will sort itself out. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

That's one cool hybrid. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over