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    If you put a winter liner in the protec it really cuts the noise level. 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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    Seven hour drive to New Hampshire fuel and tolls $40. Donation to the Collins Foundation $400. Seven hour drive back to Pennsylvania $40. Dropping through the Bomb bay door of a B-17 Priceless
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    My experience with wearing Bifocals and doing anything related to judging distance or height thru the magnifying portion is it really causes problems.When I turned 44, the flight surgeon gave me the bad news.Glasses while flying.It was only +1.25 but I couldn't hover a helicopter while wearing them. I only needed them for reading but the regs said I had to wear them while flying. I went back to him and made it a safety issue and he told me just to have them with me while flying in case I needed them.I'm now +1.75 and I have learned to look under them but I would never consider wearing them while jumping.I was having some problems with the altimeter but have since gotten a ParaSport Alitron that is really easy to read with its graphic representation. 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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    Poor body position during opening.....kicked right out 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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    SGM DeVault will be getting back in touch with me today to confirm whether or not guardsmen and reservists will be able to attend. Any update? 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 a "Spy camera" for 60 bucks on ebay.Its about an inch square.Shoegooed it on to a pair of ski goggles.Run the wires thru my protec and down inside my shirt to a fanny pack where I keep the battery for the remote camera and my trv-22. Works great,but only in vcr mode.Anybody know how to make it work in camera mode with an alternate video input? 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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    Lets call it the "I love the fucking Army,cause the Army loves fucking me" Boogie Would make great tee shirts
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    Thats it on Sunday,August 31,2003 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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    You don't have to be in the Guard to appreciate this... 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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    Lets see,if I had orders I would be at annual training,school,Kosovo,or Iraq. WTF? So much for the Total Force concept. 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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    Chuck,I sent you an email I got from MSG Rhodes.Looks like its not open to non-active duty Guard and Reserve this year.Looks like I'm out. 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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    Yep,I can remember being that way.It goes away.Took me till about 60 jumps.The more current you stay the less it will affect you. 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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    Yea,usually the 4 way is over by Sunday,and the 8 way starts. 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 is for military only,I don't know about dependents.Its scheduled for November 7th thru 10th and its going to be at Laurinburg this year.Not looking to win a gold,just want to make a bunch of jumps,and have a lot of fun.May even borrow the name some of my friends use for their fun jumps at xkeys,NP squared. No points No problem. 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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    A few more.. 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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    Me too. But there are times when I wish I had rather opted for a 38 special revolver (equal stopping power, half the size, and five shots should be enough for most situations) There are some situations that not leaving shell casings all over the ground is a good 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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    Quotethere are 220 million firearms in the US. thats .82 firearms per man woman and child. But I have 25,so there goes that theory. 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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    God I miss that place 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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    Openings sort of interesting,isn't it? 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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    What I was taught in my first jump course was to start spinning and when you get to about 300 rpm cup air with you hands and feet in the direction of the spin and you end up hovering like a helicopter.Its all in the timing.Beats trying to hold onto the grass.
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    Anybody want to get a pick up team together for either four way or eight way? 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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    Then there is the problem with the pins. 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 ordered one in the beginning of April. It was due this week.Checked on Tuesday and the reply was 8 more weeks. I think the analogy with Harley is right on. 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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    Thanks 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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    Anybody have an email address? Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.