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Read today's New York Times. There was a story about a guy who spent 9 years in prison because the DA refused to give the defense evidence that would have helped him (like they're required to do). The DA even fought the case in several challenges until a federal judge decided that the defendant could start deposing the DAs. The DA settled fast, then. There are a lot of good prosecutors out there, unfortunately the asshats among them can ruin a life very easily and for no reason other than their own whim.
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This topic has been discussed many, many times before. Do a search. In the end, people have died using both procedures. And lived, too.
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My advice would be to not go around asking for proof of qualifications. It's bad form. If a guy's flying the plane or putting a tandem rig on, the probability's pretty high that he's rated to do those things. DZOs are very worried about anything that might invalidate the waiver to file suit for injuries. By all means visit a DZ and check out the scene. If you're comfortable with the operation, go for a jump. You'll probably find whatever DZ you visit to be a very professional operation. Jumpers are all about having fun, but being safe about it. Don't worry about canopy size, you'll jump what the tandem master feels is appropriate given your combined weights and the prevailing conditions. You will jump with an AAD, it's required for all student jumps. Don't think to much. Go out and have fun.
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If it's being used as a reserve in the US, you absolutely do need it packed by a rigger.
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Hopefully, someone has Poytner's parachute manual handy. It's explained in there.
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Where does this come from? Besides being opposed to a WL restriction where do you get off? That's one thing I am opposed to. What else am I trying to bypass? Please don't make stuff up. It probably comes from an observation that your logic for objecting to a WL restriction would seem to apply to every single safety rule out there. Correct me if I misstate but I think your reasoning goes along the lines of "I'm the only one who'll be hurt & I accept the risk, so I should be allowed to do what I want." I'm just curious, why don't you object to the low pull BSRs?
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Mine in my tib & fib doesn't. Although I wish it did.
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I like the before, but you're still hot with black hair.
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Just goes to show you that it's not about one's race, it's about one's political persuasion. Just ask Clarence Thomas.
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Sure you can. Drinking laws, speed limits, motorcycle helment laws, suicide laws, etc. There are many instances where we legislate against an adult's "free will." By your logic, jumpers should be allowed to pull as low as they wish; hey, it's their life! Rules are there exactly to help protect people against their own stupidity. They're not perfect but they're an attempt to mitigate potential damages. Would wingload BSRs be appropriate for every jumper? No, there will always be very talented jumpers who progress ahead of the curve. Will wingload BSRs save people who would otherwise have died. Absolutely. Will they guarantee no one will die. No, people have died low turning a Manta. Edited cuz i cant spel.
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If BASE will ever be legalized in the NPS, it will be because of your efforts. Keep up the fight. But having said that, your call to bring the List down seems to be driven by the comments you've seen on the climber's forum. My read of those posts is that the climbers aren't complaining about the dangers of BASE, their complaint is with the "F*ck you, I'll do what I want" mentality of some jumpers. That's the hurdle that needs to be overcome to legalizing jumping in the NPS. The NPS is probably more concerned about the fact that jumpers are taking skiis off the Potato Bridge when they're told not too, than with the inherent dangers of BASE. I think the List is an incredible educational tool & thanks to Nick DG for taking the time to see that others can try and learn from those mistakes.
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This should be a sticky.
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Great video. Thanks for sharing.
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I just read the TFR. It prohibits parachute operations below 3,000 AGL, too. I guess no cross-country. Look out for Al Qaeda powered para-gliders to do biological weapons runs from 3,001 feet. Or they could just crash their planes into the stadium and worry about the FAA citing them for violating the TFR. What a stupid rule.
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Does that mean no special waiver is required if jump run is above 3,000 AGL?
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Great song. I've picked up the guitar again after a few years & have recently learned the Rain Song (my favorite) and White Summer/Black Mountain Side. The only downside is the funky tunings for those songs. Jimmy Page is da man. Now, I'm working on Classical Gas. Not a Page song, but pretty cool.
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Wishful thinking. TSA is largely a PR exercise. It reminds me of the government complex where I work (PA state capitol). There are stringent security requirements for vistors, but not for employees. Who's the biggest security risk in any employment area? A disgruntled employee, of course.
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Get a windproof one. Campmor sells good ones for under $20.
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I'm pretty conservative, but more power to this guy. I have serious problems with our reaction to 9/11. Give pilots guns & let everyone on board.
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Either that or stop listening to Frank Zappa.
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I'd recommend a tandem if you just want to see what jumping is like and aren't sure if this sport is for you. If you're pretty sure you want to get into the sport, go with a training program, e.g., static line, AFF or tandem progression. They all get you to where you need to be (A licensed) and each have their pros & cons. Static line is probably the cheapest, especially if you have to repeat an AFF level. AFF and Tandem Progression get you to free fall faster (like in the first jump). No one method is "better" than another. If you do decide to do a tandem, do a training program jump, if you just do a "ride along" tandem, chances are you're not going to get the comprehensive ground schooling you would in a training program (which you'll have to take if you want to get licensed). But, hey, it's all good. Have fun.
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What did you give up for skydiving
chuckbrown replied to grlsgotalot2lrn's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
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Most states have vehicle code provisions that allow you to plead to a non-point offense (if the cop is willing). In PA its called "failure to obey traffic signals," and is a lesser offense than exceeding the speed limit. It's a win-win for everybody (relatively speaking). The government gets your money, but you don't get any points. A lawyer might be worth not getting any points.
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I don't know about other states or the Feds, but under the Pennsylvania Crimes Code, the execution of a police officer's legitimate duties is a justification for illegal conduct. In other words, if you're carrying out a legitimate police purpose your conduct is justified even if it's otherwise illegal, e.g., possession of controlled substances is justified where a police officer is attempting to enforce drug laws. Obviously, this isn't a license to violate one's constitutional rights.