diverdriver

LOL.......sorry for the hi-jacking.

I water and mow my lawn all the time. He he.... So....that's what they're calling it now.

"....when your brother is the....human tator tot." Any guesses? Here's another quote from that movie: "Mom, the girl is sex."

You, and others, can apply for the "Microgravity Sexual Compatibility Study" to be flown on the ISS. I have been commissioned to screen applicants. PM me if interested. No, really, I'm serious. Stop laughing!

When I first read this I thought you said Go-Go-girl [Austin Powers] Bring on the sexy Stuuus!!!

Mr. Mom. Michael Keaton.

What else would you expect from our New Big Toe? There she was just walkin' down the street singing Dooo Waaah Diddy Diddy Dummm Diddy Doooo!

like he's doing here Gawd I love that picture. Brings a tear of joy to my eye.

I think it can be seen as situational. Each topic needs to be considered before you can say that. But, generally, if we can lobby to keep insurance rates down for DZs it will be good for skydivers. If we can keep meaningless regulation out then that is good for skydivers. But if DZs don't make efforts towards safety on their own then we can all expect more regulation. And in that regard, then it may not be good for the DZ but good for the skydiver. Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125

Airline Pilot. Yep...pretty single minded. I'm fortunate that I was able to persue that goal. Thanks mom and dad.

Seriously wise words. Man..... sounds like you realy have done some studies on human relationships.

Lighten up Francis.

"You broke my force field." "You win."

BArrrrrrrmmmmmyyyyy TRaining SiRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!

Bullying? Probably. But then again it is my ticket and my time that is on the line when you hook into a pond and die or cutaway from a spinning mal at 200 feet and die. These things have actually happened. And then you have to listen to the BS here about how unsafe we are being. It might shape how you view the subject too. I had a good friend once take one drink of wine and then the clouds cleared and we were on a call. I stopped her from jumping. She was very indignant. Sorry. You drank alchohol within 8 hours of jumping (I believe the SIM says 12 hours between drinking and skydiving but that may have changed) you're not getting on my plane let alone having done it less than 1 hour beforehand. It is illegal. It involves putting my job/livelyhood on the line. You're not going to do it and if you think it is ok for others to do it (even though YOU would never do it) then I can't trust you. I can't trust you to tell me if you know someone is high. And now you are an accomplice to my problems. I have no tolerance for that. I've filled out enough paperwork in my time. And on this issue, yah, I'm pretty hot about it. I've stayed out of this thread pretty much till now. It's a troll thread. But it's the other responses here that are disturbing. Skydiving is about brotherhood and trust. We have to trust each other up there because it is a dangerous environment. What part of jumping out of a plane does not seem dangerous to you? I know all about the days of old with jumpers and their off landing "survival kits". Those days are over in my book. If I see it or am told about it I will investigate further. And then you are not getting on my plane. Period. I hold the ticket. The FAA says I have the power. I am Pilot In Command. There is no one more responsible with what goes on in and around that plane than the PIC. Period. I have studied aviation lawsuits and accident reports for a long time. These have all shaped my rigid view of this subject. I will not tolerate it. Just for perspective, in 9 years of flying skydivers I have only actually banned one person from getting in my plane. Jerry lists himself as being in Sloviania so I doubt much he will be near my plane but people do travel. I am making it abundantly clear to all who do read this. Do not get high or drink and expect to get on my plane. I am watching for you. And I will watch out for the other pilots out there. I will do my best to keep you off the plane. Period. Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125

Strong emotional basis? Yep, you're right. You don't have the fucking right to hook yourself in front of the whole USPA BOD nearly hitting several kids and a few adults on a dock killing yourself! You don't have the fucking right to make us clean your shit up! And you don't have the right to make us deal with your aftermath. Fucking bullshit this is! Don't ever fucking get on my plane! I can never trust you or anyone like you to jump sober. I'll always have to have an eye out for you so I'll make it easy. You are not welcome on my plane ever. Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125

Oh contrer mon frere (sp? totally wrong I know) It very much does matter to me. Yes, I'm a mood guy. You can't just "go for it" with me. I get bored too. So....most guys might be like that. I'm not one of them.

WarHoover Big ass turbo fan jet. Suckin' and blowin'.

Closer is relative. You have to travel through some neighborhoods first before getting to the highway. Coming out of ORD you can probably cover the distance in equal time. I'd go with cheepest ticket.

OH wait! S-3 Viking?

Flight of the Intruder?

Good for you. It's tough starting out.

I used to get terrible stiff necks when I flew 12-13 hours a day. The headsets are light but even after that long they wear on you. Shoulders are all knotted up and stiff. No wonder he gets headaches. Plus being at altitude all day long. Again, it just wears you down. Give your guy a break. And give him a good massage. DD orders. edit: directed at Paige not you Phree. Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125

You should go for a run and finally cough all that shit up and get it out!

Probably hangared.