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    Just did a software upgrade online and it add in the main menu "Jumpmaster". Information input is exit altitude,opening altitude,landing area location,winds every 1000 ft and then it calculates the "HARP" which I think means high altitude release point.It then makes HARP a waypoint. I contacted Garmin to see if there was any documentation for this feature but they haven't got back to me yet.The guy I talked with said they do that sometimes(adding a feature) and the documentation lags behind.I don't know if it would be included with other Garmin model updates but it might. Haven't had a chance to try it on a jump yet,but it looks interesting. Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.
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    It means that the plane is being flown properly for the conditions.The upwind wing is lowered to counter the drift and the nose is held straight on centerline with the rudder.As the plane looses lift the wheels are aligned with the direction of travel.Its like landing a parachute in a crosswind.If done correctly you will plane out straight ahead vs drifting to the downwind side as you flare. Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.
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    Was glad I was wearing a Z1 when I got kicked in the face on Saturday Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.
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    I'm going to take a wild guess it will be some time around the summer solstice.... Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.
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    I thougt this was going to be about women Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.
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    Sorry,no video it didn't happen... Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.
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    Bomber jump
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    I think the sound makes more of an "impression" than the visual. Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.
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    I knew there had to be a reason so many think it works
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    Their DZ their rules.Doing something that you wouldn't want an AAD,turn it off. Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.
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    No extra charge for the tumbleweeds
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    By definition my Dublin Boogie Hangover qualified
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    Did 5 static line jumps in 1976,then took 23 years off to find my balls.
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    Airframes are now hour limited ..... Not sure how accurate this is but if your interested.. http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/14mar20010800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2002/02-28751.htm Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.
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    Got some questions I would like to discuss off line Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.
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    I have my rigger change it out every reserve repack. Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.
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    Golden Knights run a military only competition in November.If you not part of a team you can sometimes get on a pick up team.If not there is plenty of coaching happening.If you get to do it be sure to check out the panel in their Otter.You won't see anything like it in an Otter again. http://www.usarec.army.mil/hq/goldenknights/Webpage2005_content.html Right hand side middle of the page."Black and Gold Competition" Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.
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    I agree.Just always tried to risk manage everything I can gear wise.... Thats why I'm currently jumping a Spectre for the flocking thing.... Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.
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    How do you think they would open at freeflying speeds? That was always the marketing hype for the Cobalt.I personally don't have the desire to try it intentionally. Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.
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    I think the point Dan is trying to make is that if you get it out of the container while your head down the ones with good openings have a better chance of hurting you than one with a staged opening. Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.
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    I think I need to squalk 7500 on this thread.... Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.
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    Decisions,decisions.Bet there aren't demo programs like in the sport market........ Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.
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    I have 5 round jumps.I'm 6' and weigh 175.Not sure of the amount of seat travel left but it has to be couple of inches for sure.I don't see why I could not wear an evenly thickback container. I guess what I'm really looking to the rigger community for is guidance,based on their experience in the loft,on what they think are the better designed rigs,and perhaps what to what rigs to stay away from.I'm assuming that the canopy life should be similar to a reserve that hasn't been jumped with the limiting factor being the number of repacks and storage environment,meaning older is not necessarily something to stay away from. Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.