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Hey Ray, J.E. here. It was good to meet you face to face this weekend. Be safe and good post! Blues, J.E. James 4:8

SIM 3.1.c.3 Jumps to meet skill requirements must be signed by a USPA Instructor, Instructor Examiner, Safety & Training Advisor, or a member of the USPA Board of Directors. SIM 5.2.A & B You also have currency requirements and if you do not log your jumps you are unable to provide that information. James 4:8

Sorry, An atheist is someone who "denies" the existance of God. Big difference. Thanks, J.E. James 4:8

That is the difference. I can see the sign, "Christians Not Welcome!! Step in Steve's tent and It will say "Welcome All Who Want To Be Here" What is the threat???

Define atheist please. James 4:8

Mike, We'll just call you our modern day Paul in the making. Blues, J.E. James 4:8

Skratch, If she's anything like my wife..................... Sounds to me you are a lucky man. Just as I am! Blues, J.E. James 4:8

Look out Djan....................... I read a "family fight" in the making!! blues, J.E. James 4:8

Myth or Legend? Centrifugal: "Acting in a direction away from a center or axis." As away from the center of the turn. Centripetal: Acting in a direction toward a center or axis." As towards the center of the turn. Chris this is just too much fun!!!!!! Love ya bro! PS. Any chance of you making it into Missouri this year? Hillibilly Boogie is in June?? J.E.

Chris, ????? Relative wind and effective wind equal performance?Turbulence is a result of fluid dynamics? Does an airfoil have a positive AOA when inverted? Does gravity/centrifugal force maintain tension on the lines? Wind shear (a.k.a. microburst) equals decrease in performance. Response/prevention.........POWER. (can't find the power levers on my Vengeance) AIM 7-1-31-d The microburst downdraft is typically less than one mile in diameter as it descends from the cloud base to about 1,000-3,000 feet above the ground. In the transition zone near the ground, the downdraft changes to a horizontal outflow that can extend to approximately 2 1/2 miles in diameter. Unless you have a TDWR at your DZ............. James 4:8

The real illusion is that the FAA has it's hands full. Go by your local FISDO (you need an appointment now) and visit with the local feds. You cannot enforce BSR's if you do not have the teeth to do so. Give USPA authority to fine DZ's and see what happens. I'd love to see the video of the illegal AFF jump and, who is the RD that knows but does not care. What is the name? As far as safety is concerned and who controls it. You, the skydiver have control. Unsafe, go some where else and see how long the DZ lasts. The USPA started a DZ Inspection Program "VCIP" in 2001/2002 that has died on the vine. Why? The DZO's did not support it. James 4:8

So skydiving operates under the illusion that USPA keeps the FAA off our backs by regulating skydiving. Skydivers and the FAA subscribe to this illusion. __________________________________________________ As an Airline Transport Pilot, CFIMEI, and CGI for over 30 years I can tell you this. If it were not for the USPA the FAA would be regulating skydiving operations. Don't fool yourself. The USPA is a voluntary organization that the FAA recognizes as the "governing authority". Change that and get in line for real regulations with real teeth. Even the USPA recognizes that some DZ's choose not to be a member, some only during "on years" for competition, and some just when they need it for marketing. However any licensed skydiver or instructor per the USPA SIM will comply with BSR's at any DZ or chance the suspension or revocation of their membership and/or ratings. Who determines the "safety" of a DZ? First the skydivers who jump there, then the DZO. GM does provide a level of implied safety and protection for the DZO. "Educate or Regulate". Blues, J.E. James 4:8

Poohbeer, Do and train to what your instructor teaches you. Emergency procedures need to be ingrained and automatic. At this point don't confuse yourself with all our "experienced" opinions. Ask your instructor to sit down and explain his training method and why. CONGRATS!!!!

Auggie, Count yourself very lucky. I ditto what Jimbo asked and Chris's statements. Two things and please take note. 1. Your hard deck is below recommended altitude and should be if anything higher dependent upon your equipment. (i.e. spinning elip.) 2. You apparently have no idea of the trap you were lucky enough to remove yourself from, and it is luck. The key is that you found yourself on your back spinning. Ask Chris, Roger Nelson, or any other experienced canopy pilot and you will hear " if/when the nose breaks for the horizon, you're on your back, chop it!" You have at least 1/2 line twist, a canopy accelerating towards the ground, no visual on your altitude, centrifigual force keeping you from getting out of line twist, followed by impact. I'm so very glad you survived. Count yourself lucky, only lucky. Chris see if you can get that video from Chicago showing the "break" of the canopy towards the ground and the speed. I'd like a copy. Thanks Bro. Blues, J.E. James 4:8

Mike Fedak? Same way I was taught and same way I teach but, if you look at the poll the "cut away" bunch is by far the most common method of teaching. It boils down to "Fords & Chevys". Simply choose your method and do it! Thank you to all who participated. Blues, J.E. James 4:8