freakflyer9999

I jump an older Vector student rig. I took it to the factory and had them completely replace the harness. I did keep the adjustable Main Lift Web and adjustable laterals. I also had them put B12 snaps on. They also removed the static line stuff and the rig already had a BOC on it. I paid $150 for the rig with freebag, reserve pilot chute and risers. Then I spent $550 to have the harness replaced and the other changes. Even though I did all of this, I wouldn't recommend it for someone else, unless you know specifically what you are doing and why you are doing it. I did it because, I'm a very large jumper and I routinely lose and gain weight. I wanted the ability to adjust it completely. There are plenty of good used rigs on the market. Blue Skies

My best friend died several years ago with this exact situation. He was observed spinning from about 1000' all the way to the ground. When we inspected the body, one of his hands (with thick rubber gloves) was trapped in the brake line. We still don't know why he didn't do exactly what you did and free himself, but two observers on the ground stated that he appeared unconcious as he spun.

There is at least one DZO on the Texas list. I don't know whether he posts on DZ.com or not.

I lost my wrist watch on exit once. Someone found it (still working) a couple of weeks later within 20 yards of the peas. Pretty good spot on that load.

I guess that you could buy a cheap rig on ebay and hire your own pilot to fly you to altitude. There really aren't any rules that require that you have an instructor as long as the pilot files the NOTAM and you have permission from the land owner where you intend to land. Just go for it. It's really simple, just pull the little cord thingy. You are obviously a very intelligent person who is certainly capable of learning on your own. Read the A license requirements on the USPA web site. You should be able to figure out how to complete all of the tasks necessary for the A License. Even us stupid skydivers can do it, so a soon to be doctor and a pilot like yourself really wouldn't have any problem. You already seem to have it figured out with all of your research.

Sounds like the $50-60 dollar range would be appropriate then. Be sure to get it in writing and don't hesitate to bill for all of your time. It amazes me how many people have Microsoft Office on their desktop and can barely do more than have it add a column of numbers. Companys spend lots of money providing the tools, but forget about providing the training needed to use the tools. Good Luck

I would charge by the hour with a minimum of 1 or 2 hours. That way they don't bug you constantly for 10 min jobs. I generally bill out at $125-150 an hour for computer work, but for something like this I would suggest $30-60 per hour. Depends on your skills and the complexity of the spreadsheets. Just plain spread sheets with a few calculations would be on the low end while complete applications with macros and VB code could even go higher than that range. They wouldn't be willing to pay for it if it wasn't worth it to them. I remember my first consulting job, I took a used pickup in trade for developing a program on an old Apple computer to print all of the forms that a used car dealer needed to complete a transaction. The application asked them for all of the relevant info and which forms they needed, then printed it all out. They had been using an old typewriter and had to type a buyers name and address about 5 - 10 times as well as other redundant info. It also calculated sales tax, etc. Saved them a significant amount of time.

Most Extreme Jobs on National Geographic Channel is profiling a sperm donor. He makes up to $30,000 a year donating 3 times a week. That sure would pay for a lot of jumps and a new rig. Of course you have to have a sperm count that is high enough and be between 18 and 50 years old. I've only got about 2 1/2 years left so I guess I better get busy.

Abstinence

I was going to lunch with several co-workers when one of them spotted Rick Duran who is one of our security guards and has over 12,000 jumps. She pointed at Rick and said "Hey did you know that we're both skydivers." Come to find out she had made two whole tandems, but she considered herself just as much a skydiver as a man with 12,000 jumps.

Made it clicky.

I cooked dinner for my first date with my wife. She still talks about it over 27 years later.

Ditto, me too. His first reply did seem somewhat normal, then he comes back with something about a 27 inch TV and having someone send me a money order.

I have a little bit of everything. Toys, magazines, laptops, remote controls, books, stapler, hole punch, software, CD's, phone, two pony tails (that I was supposed to mail to Locks of Love months ago) and of course my Protec with the Skull Smiley face on the back. Oh, and until right before this pic was taken a digital camera.

I didn't know Bob real well, but I remember the day he jammed/broke his thumb over at Ennis. He was jumping one of his experimental canopies and as usual the canopy didn't quite have the flare that he expected. He went swooping across the ground with his but about two inches up and ended up jamming his thumb into the dirt somewhere along the way. Anyway tell Dennis I said hi and to pass along my get well wishes for Bob. Kenny G.

I didn't jump to any conclusion. In fact I even read the free sample before I made my post. The link that Brian posted is an advertising page. Of course he could have provided a link directly to the free sample. Brian has certainly contributed significantly to the sport, my only point is that as freeryde13 pointed out, Brian advertised in the forums.

I wasn't bitching or complaining. If you read my post I too exalted Brian's knowledge and I'll reiterate, I certainly don't begrudge him making a dollar on his book. My point was simply that freeryde13 was correct when he pointed out that Brian's post is advertising.

But he's not trying to pass it on, he's trying to sell it. And in this case, at least a small portion of his research was actually done here on DZ.com http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do=post_view_flat;post=1326776;page=1;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;mh=25; Brian is truly one of the key figures in our sport and should be respected for his work, but these forums do have a rule against advertising. Brian provided a link to a page that can be interpreted as nothing but advertising for his products. I think that this is the point that freeryde13 was pointing out. Brian's research is certainly worth reading and I certainly wouldn't begrudge him charging for this information or even profiting from it. It simply isn't appropriate in these forums. Of course, if Sangiro allows it then so be it. It is ultimately his decision.

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It didn't turn out exactly like I wanted it, but it's still pretty cool. I wanted a slight smile. What do ya think?

Fatalities from human error vs total malfunctions is irrelevant. You are just as capable of human error as any of the rest of us. Don't think for a moment that you are incapable of making a mistake in this sport. And unlike other sports, skydiving can be a very unforgiving sport when it comes to human error.

Skydive Cowtown northwest of Fort Worth is located under Class B airspace and conducts jumps through the Class B airspace. There is additional paperwork involved, but it is possible.

My best friend, Steve, died in a skydiving accident several years ago. It was at a small Cessna only DZ, so we did stop operations for the rest of the afternoon, since the staff was involved in assisting with the investigation. I was at the DZ first thing the next morning, but unfortunatly we were winded out that day. I didn't get to jump again until the next weekend, but I did jump again as soon as I could. As someone else in the thread mentioned, I had ridden to the DZ with Steve that day. The keys to his truck were right where we had agreed they would be in case anything ever happened. I drove his truck back to his house, removed all of his porn so his mother wouldn't have to and cleaned up the place for him. His family and I took solace in the fact that he died doing the only thing that we had ever seen give him life. We all die sometime, might as well happen pursuing life on the edge rather than sitting on the couch in front of the TV smoking a cigarette. BSBD.

http://www.1800skyride.com appears to be down.

I have one laying here on my desk. Nice base pic. PM me with your address and I'll mail it out tomorrow.