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Ask Jessie before you try anything like that. The old Jonathans incorporated a similar method, but I know of no other non-base canopy that packs as you indicated. Next time I'm around Manhattan I'll show you or Jessie a method that I use similar to PD's method. Or have Jessie give me a call and I'll explain it to him over the phone. Blues, J.E. Van Natt Ozark MO James 4:8

How old is your Protrack? Mine did the same kind of thing last week. Coach jump from 13.5K with an opening at 3K and it indicated an opening at 12K. I removed the battery and let it set 10 minutes then it seemed to work fine. Blues, J.E. James 4:8

Watch out! Most offers like that just sell you a loan from a credit institute. Check out interest rates and see what you really pay! If you don't have the cash, and your credit cards are maxed out, how are you going to afford paying for the loan, and jumps??? When things sound too good or too easy, they usually are neither. Be careful. Blues, J.E. James 4:8

Luna! How you doing lady? Did Jim buy you that beer???? If not ask him if you can borrow his borrowed pig!!! Hope to see your "A" number up there soon! Be safe, have fun, and Blues! J.E. James 4:8

"Generally"? There is nothing general about TSO. In fact its very specific. Experience level has nothing to do with it. Open your manual back up and read standard type and low speed type. Manufacturers are required to mark, Part number, Manufacturer name and address, DOM and/or serial #, FAA TSO-C23c Category A, B, or C limits which are. A 198#@130KTS, B 254#@150KTS, C 254#@175KTS. You are confusing yourself with PD's table of recommended wing loadings which is not a limitation by certification and the only thing it overrides is marketing/liability. Head up and locked? Did I say "other circumstances" Where did I say the manufacturer could control anything? Go ahead and tell me the conversation you are going to have with PD. Yes sir, I know I was 100# overloaded and yes sir I was doing 200MPH when I deployed the reserve, but it should not have been damaged???? How are you going to defend that? You have missed the point, read the post and read your Pointers. Blues, J.E. James 4:8

Tom, I agree, yes he was wrong, and if you read my post I state a mistake was made. However, even you inidicated that in that situation you do not know what you would do. Simply stated, unless you have been there you don't know. You can only "train" for the situation. If you chase a student below 2000 and succeed you are no more right than this one, just lucky. Will I go there? NO. I will trust training and technology. Go back and read my post. We know, don't we? Blues, J.E. James 4:8

Help again. If it has been used as a main, can you use it as a reserve after that??? Second, why do you not trust it? Raven reserves are all over the place? J.E. James 4:8

Hello, Help please. I don't believe I mentioned the FAA or the test loads. Tell me this, are the limits on the canopy label the FAA's max or the manufacturers max? And, it would be very hard to defend overload/overspeed opening damage to a manufacturer, FAA, or in court. Brings up a good question for riggers. If you know the owner is overloading the reserve, what is your responsibility? How about posting that question for us rigging65? Blues, J.E. James 4:8

Does that mean if you have two reserve ride you would then buy a new one?? Or just find another rigger who is compentant?? A rigger should Always inspect a reserve canopy during a repack with or without a deployment. If the canopy only lasts a time or two, I'd look for another manufacturer! Check with your local rigger and have him inspect the canopy before you buy or have the manufacturer do so. He/She/the manufacturer should know what to look for. There are "signs" that a rigger will see indicating high loads or abuse. Blues, J.E. James 4:8

Hey Gary, You are a brave man. Q1, No need if you are keeping a DZ record. Many DZ's don't do so because of the big old "L" problem. Q2, 2B if used much like a 141 flight school record. Q3, 2B Instructors have a responsibility to the student beyond the jump. To often I see this part fall by the way side when things get "busy". Q4, Not to much paperwork if the card is being followed and completed as each item is achieved. I do not see the need for a "manual" if the card is used. Q5, Use the prof. card as a manual. Student's responsibility to maintain, review, and know what is next along with the Instructor. If they forget the card I'm not going to tell them not to jump but, they need to update the card prior to the next jump and noted while doing the logbook entry. I don't believe a prof. card is as critical as an altimeter. Q6, Manifest us usually not the first contact in ref. to training level. The instructor is, and a review of the log book and prof. card tells the tale. Q7, No. One more piece to keep track of. Our DZ uses a "student" log book that is four pages long for those who jump and decide not to return. It is a good souvenir for them to show their grandkids however, those who decide to continue automatically are told to purchase a "real" log book and the previous jumps are transferred into the real book. I can't believe you are wanting to document more Gary!!! #1 Be Safe, YES. #2 Have Fun, You bet! Blues Gary, J.E. James 4:8