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How about this one? -- Arching is overrated - Marlies

v nice :) -- Arching is overrated - Marlies

I would like to see some pictures. The rig you describe sounds very tempting, but I haven't seen any new Racers, and the website is seriously lacking in decent pics. Also, Racers don't seem to have a big following over here... I'm still about 2yrs away from buying a rig, but I'm doing my research... -- Arching is overrated - Marlies

When you're being examined for your PRO rating, can the examiner set up an illegal/v. difficult jump for you? For the A licence (only) the Examiner can set up a jump that they think is too difficult/dangerous for the jumper. Then if the jumper does the jump, then they are considered unprofessional for refusing the jump and get failed. I've included a copy of the Examiner guidlines from the application form for you: DISPLAY LICENCE "A" - TEST JUMPS GUIDELINES FOR DISPLAY LICENCE EXAMINERS The candidate should make enough jumps (minimum three) to satisfy the Examiner that they can perform his task of landing competently and consistently in tight and difficult areas. The target area and the conditions under which the jumps are made should be selected by the Examiner, but the conduct of the jump itself (including appointment of TCO, organisation of aircraft operation etc.) should be organised by the candidate. The Examiner should select areas and conditions to include as many as practical of the following: * Jumps in high winds. * Jumps in light/nil winds. * Jumps in wind of changeable speed and direction. * Jumps in turbulent conditions. * The area should not be larger than that allowed for the Display "A" (see Operational Regulation 5.7.9), and should preferably be somewhat smaller. * The area should be surrounded by obstacles of a realistic nature (eg. cars, trees, buildings, people etc.), rather than using an open area such as a pit. * A jump where the precise location of the target and its relation to hazards is not known at take-off. In assessing the candidate, the Examiner should consider: * Did the candidate perform competently? * Did the candidate perform professionally? Bearing in mind that the licence is the highest available display licence, it is reasonable to expect the candidate not only to land on the target, but also to land in a manner which would bear evidence of the skill of the jumper. A bad landing, even if accurate, should not be considered a competent landing. An examiner may set a task which he considers too difficult (eg. into a very tight area, surrounded by dangerous hazards, and in poor weather conditions). They may then consider that the candidate's attitude is unprofessional if he does not decline to make the jump under those conditions. Such a judgement, and in fact the conduct of the whole examination, requires a high level of maturity and integrity on the part of the Examiner. Examiners should realise that the Display "A" licence will be highly prized, and that their assessment of the candidate must be seen to be absolutely without bias and beyond reproach. There may be instances were an Examiner feel that he may be open to charges of bias. In these cases, he should request that another Examiner administers the examination. Details of the test jumps should be attached to the Display Licence application form. -- Arching is overrated - Marlies

Just thought you'd like to know the requirements for Aussie display licences, for comparison. We have Display D, C, B and A. (lowest to highest) and a LDO (Licenced Display Organiser). For our demps you need an LDO to organise and coordinate and Display licenced jumpers to do the jump. The LDO can be one of the jumpers, as long as they have the right licence. As far as costs go, I don't know what the tests for the A licence cost, but the licences themselves cost AU$60 for 12 months. You can upgrade for free in that period. Just for your information. In 2002, 129 Display D's were awarded, no Display A's and there were 5 new LDO's. 28 jumpers got their F licence. As far as I can tell, your PRO rating is a combination of an LDO and half a Display B. PROs can organise and carry out a demo, yes? Italics are my own notes. 3.4.1. Display Licence "D" conditions: Applicants must hold a valid Certificate "B" (50 jumps) or higher. 3.4.2 Display Licence "C" conditions: Applicants must: (a) Hold a valid Certificate "D" (200 jumps); (b) Have made 20 consecutively nominated descents landing within 20 metres of the target centre (see 3.1.9); (c) Have performed at least 5 display descents in the past 12 months. 3.4.3. Display Licence "B" conditions: Applicants must: (a) Either, Hold a valid Certificate "E" (500 jumps); Or, alternatively, (i) Hold a valid Certificate "D" (200 jumps) (ii) Complete a course in display jumping approved by the Director Safety; (iii) Be recommended for the Display "B" Licence by a Display Licence Examiner; (b) Have made 20 consecutively nominated descents landing within 5 metres of the target centre (see 3.1.9); (c) Have performed at least 5 display descents of Display Licence "C" standard in the past 12 months. 3.4.4. Display Licence "A" conditions: Applicants must: (a) Hold a valid Certificate "F" (1000 jumps); (b) Have made 20 consecutively nominated descents landing within one metre of the target centre (see 3.1.9); (c) Have performed at least 5 display descents of Display Licence "B" standard in the past 12 months; (d) Demonstrate to an examiner the ability to land consistently within the minimum landing area specified in 5.7.9 under conditions specified by the Display Licence Examiner. 3.4.5. Display Organiser's Licence conditions: Applicants must, except on the recommendation of a Display Licence Examiner: (a) Be a current member of the Australian Parachute Federation; (b) Hold a valid Certificate "D" or higher; (c) Have participated in, as parachutist, ground crew or assisting in the organisation of, at least twenty parachute displays in the previous four years; (d) Have assisted in the organisation of at least five parachute displays in the previous two years; (e) Be recommended by a Chief Instructor, Display Licence Examiner or the Director Safety; (f) Pass examinations set by a Display Licence Examiner and be recommended for the licence by the Display Licence Examiner. 5.7.9. For holders of Display Licence "A" the minimum landing area clear of landing hazards and spectators shall be 500 square metres, or the minimum area allowed by 5.3.1, whichever is smaller, with a minimum of 5 metres between the target and the spectators. 3.1.9. Where an application for issue of any licence or certificate requires the applicant to have made consecutively nominated jumps, these jumps must be nominated before emplaning to, and the landing witnessed by, the DZSO of a Training Organisation, Chief Instructor, ASO, Event Judge at an accuracy competition, or a Display Licence Examiner. The application is to be verified by a Chief Instructor. edit: added 2002 information -- Arching is overrated - Marlies

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I've got a Racer. I find it nice and comfortable. Mine is an Elite (?) It's got velcro riser covers, and velcro covers down the side of the reserve tray. It's not much of a worry for me, as I'm concentrating on RW atm. The velcro side covers can be a bit of a pain, but you get used to it. This is my first rig, so I don't really know how it compares in terms of comfort... -- Arching is overrated - Marlies

Monday here too... 0:0:0 for me. Next weekend should be at least ?:3:2. I get to jump my new rel suit, and to test jump the new rigs that the cadets bought for our para cse's -- Arching is overrated - Marlies

I'm not. But I am looking for people that are going to the Ramblers learning curve camp Oct 27-31

I've got the same as Squeak. The standard issue L&B Dytter clip holds your audible, and there is a clear plastic cover that is screwed on over the top of that. There is no way* that that is going to come off. You can buy the Gath Skyhat which has it already installed (as I did) or you can order just the plastic cover. The people from Gath came to our DZ to test jump them, to make sure you could still hear everything... From speaking with them, depending on demand, they would consider bringing out a plastic cover for the opposite side too. *of course Murphy is always lurking. -- Arching is overrated - Marlies

Exactly like that. I'm printing those out. Cheers. -- Arching is overrated - Marlies

American journalists? -- Arching is overrated - Marlies

Cheers H and R65. Now I know.

I fart in your general direction. Go away, or I shall taunt you a second time. mmmm Monty Python. Just as good as the Goons. "Would you care for a gorilla?" "No thanks, I'm trying to give them up." -- Arching is overrated - Marlies

ummm riser inserts come with the rig, not the canopy... -- Arching is overrated - Marlies

Us Aussies can get E and F licences too. nyaa nyaa :p -- Arching is overrated - Marlies

I would say yes. It goes towards showing intent. If you are caught trespassing and have a BASE rig, that can be used to show that were up there deliberately, and didn't just "lose" your way. You could draw an analogy with the bolt cutters here. You're on a property that has had it's front gate padlock chopped open by a bolt cutter. The cops pick you up inside with a pair of bolt cutters. You could argue that the gate was open, and you just 'wandered in', but you have bolt cutters. That shows that you may have had something to do with the gate opening. -- Arching is overrated - Marlies

I really should do a tandem sometime... I am looking for ideas for my 100th.... -- Arching is overrated - Marlies

That doesn't look very good. But I must ask the question, what does it do? I've only gone through one repack... -- Arching is overrated - Marlies

English toffee and/or Butterscotch brickle. -- Arching is overrated - Marlies

I like it. The contrast is good. The font is readable. -- Arching is overrated - Marlies

In the wingsuit folder. I think it's the 'wingsuitmovie' you're after. -- Arching is overrated - Marlies

I've done that several times. Out a 12, dump at 8, out at 12 dump at 10, out at 10 dump at 8. I didn't get slammed, and I jump a Sabre. . You would probably notice it if you went out at 20 and dumped at 18, but I'm just hypothosising here... -- Arching is overrated - Marlies

Thats one thing I can't understand. How can you get a science degree in engineering? Oh well... . I have a BSc(Hons) in physics, and 2/3's of a PhD. -- Arching is overrated - Marlies

Cypres is mandatory up to your D in Australia (200 jumps). E and above is optional. -- Arching is overrated - Marlies