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What DZ? And there my friend is the problem. Manufacturers will not want to "limit their markets". It's a small industry anyway and more and more pieces of the pie are being cut up. Why not try a poll for S&TA's and DZO's and see what you get. Blues, J.E. James 4:8

I'm gonna steal that!!!! Copy machine get ready, here I come!!!! Blues, J.E. James 4:8

Hook, I believe you and Bill are on the right track and we do need an attempt to stop this trend. As I said before my fear is we either "educate or regulate" which will be force fed by an attorney. I would like to see the wing loading Bill recommended slightly higher for students and "A" licensed pilots simply because a canopy that is to lightly loaded will not provide the response and performance that allows the necessary feedback for the pilot to develop the correct canopy skills. A few years ago we started "sizing" canopies to students and even set them up in smaller containers to prevent the big boys from taking a smaller canopy. Changing from an all 230SF student rigs to a 260SF to 175SF student rigs improved the canopy skills of most all students. Combined with a real canopy control class it works well. Consider this, a poll of all USPA DZ's to chart what equipment is being used by students i.e. wing loadings and how many are utilizing the ISP. Compare the programs with approximate ( you will not get real numbers) injuries and see if we have a relationship. Crunch the numbers and then build a proposal around Brian's and Bill's programs. But.......................... let me sell my 107 first! Wish I had that 150 Spectre back............................ Blues, J.E. James 4:8

We all believe "it will never happen to me" but, on two occasions in the past three years I have been on the airplane doing my 3-3-3 check only to find I had miss-routed the chest strap myself. What concerned me as much was that no one on the airplane noticed it until I pointed it out. And yes, I did have a gear check. Remember your 3's and check everyone on the ride up. Blues, J.E. James 4:8

To Ian, Family, Friends, and Aerodyne, You all are in my prayers. Ian, thank you again for your friendship, teaching, and the help that you always provided. I will miss you. Blue Skies are yours forever. God's speed. J.E. James 4:8

Quade, You are the man! I did not see your picture before. Tell me more. That looks like a hybrid Mentor and something else. What is it and who is the manufacturer???? Thanks and Blues, J.E. James 4:8

Joellercoaster, You stated you "spike" at opening, that's what we are talking about. To some people it's gear up, takeoff, door, freefall, opening, canopy flight, landing, etc. But....................... I can't believe you................ you ride rollercoasters!!! Now that's scary and crazy!!!!!!! Blues, J.E. James 4:8

Tom, Still waiting for my autographed book back,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Plus the commission

Ian, You and your family are in my prayers tonight. Thank you for your friendship, your teaching, your concern. May God great you with eternal love. See you some day my friend. J.E. James 4:8