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Then please do not place the responsibility upon your S&TA without the "authority". Many people have indicated an S&TA has that authority. They do not. Please keep it limited to the facts. Blues, J.E. James 4:8

Lou, "Experience is something you gain two seconds after you need it." Unless, you listen and learn. People as yourself and Hook have a great deal of knowledge, it's a shame some people are to busy beating the breeze to listen. Blues Brother, J.E. James 4:8

As Hook said, get it fixed. They do not repair themselves. Also the rib is a structural component of the canopy, it deserves your attention. Blues, J.E. James 4:8

Hook, Agreed, but how do you eat the elephant? A bite at a time my friend........... Blues, J.E. James 4:8

jraf, Read "educate OR regulate". That is the point. If most of the skydiving community spent half the time "doing" and not fighting on the .com's imagine what would happen. Might be a few less "requirements" in this "self governing sport". Blues, J.E. James 4:8

Hook, You and Lou have made some great points. This subject as you know is a hot button between the "free spirits" and the frustrated few. I would hope that you, Lou, and Chuck would agree that if DZ's would only start by teaching the ISP and using the basic canopy program incorporated within, many would be better prepared. Again, as I've said so many times before it boils down to "educate or regulate". When Lou speaks of the "we" in skydiving and placing hope there, simply look at these posts. How much confidence does that give you? Genius is knowing what you do not know, stupidity is knowing it all. Blues, J.E. James 4:8

Jumperconway, I have sit back and watched this thread go and chose to stay out of this madness however, please if you will state by BSR, FAR, or SIM reference where "as of now" or at anytime, an S&TA has authority to "prohibit" anyone from jumping and/or placing limits upon the equipment they may use who are licensed skydivers. i.e. non-student. Thank you and Blues, J.E. James 4:8

No Quade they cannot rely completely on the inner ear. However, your statement is way to general. Again, that is not why non-rated IFR pilots die. It may be/is part of a chain of events that could happen. If your intent was to state that it was one of the reasons some IFR pilots depart controlled flight in IMC then I agree. You cannot say that any or all non-rated IFR pilots will die if and when they fly into/through a cloud or become disorientated while doing so. IFR rated pilots know "needle, ball, airspeed" and are better suited for IMC flight however. On jump run at altitude, in the clouds, I dare to say that most non-rated IFR pilots can/will recover from spaital disorientation and will probably not die. But, why in the world are they there in the first place? That is the question we should address. It is like the farmer who has a horse with a broken leg. Farmer shoots the horse on friday, returns on saturday and says "Darned horse just isn't any better if it doesn't get better by tomorrow I'd better shoot it again". We must address the real problem. Why were they there in the first place. Blues my Brother, J.E. James 4:8

Deployment at 545 meters? Wow............. Must be the outside ring? Blues and good luck. J.E. James 4:8

No. That's not possible. The human sensory system simply isn't up to the task. This is among the reasons why non-IFR rated pilots die.*** Okay, do non-rated IFR pilots die when they fly into/through a cloud and become disorientated? Quade, all pilots die sooner or later, IFR rated or not. The point is Why are they in the clouds in the first place? Poor Judgment. Why would a jump plane fly into/through clouds on jump run? Poor judgment. Why would a skydiver exit an aircraft in the clouds? Poor judgment. Common Sense. Blues, J.E. James 4:8

It depends entirely on your instructor and the equipment you are using. Call your instructor or the DZ for confirmation. Blues, J.E. James 4:8

Quade, Your point is a bit extreme. Not all non-rated IFR pilots die when they fly into/through a cloud. Spatial Disorientation or vertigo is a contributing cause of accidents in many occasions causing departure from controlled flight. The real question is do you want to jump through or fly through IMC and run into the rated IFR pilot who is legal? Common sense come into play somewhere around here. Blues, J.E. ATP CFII ASMEL James 4:8

What a stupid question. What scares me are some of the stupid answers. You tell em mjosparky. Blues, J.E. James 4:8

I don't know who's judgment to question first, yours or the pilot's. In the United States you would have been violating Federal Aviation Regulations in doing what you have described. The best method is to avoid experiencing this again by maintaining cloud clearances. Both skydivers and the aircraft. Try what Derek says............ Think! Blues, J.E. James 4:8

In the body of the document. Mark is correct in that the fed's have used designated examiners for some time. Enforcement and inspections are another matter. Blues, J.E. James 4:8

Listen to Dave's questions about your experience level. Gain some additional experience before you attempt to jump a flag or sign. If you need pictures or video have a "stand in" do it for you. Don't "hope it'll go all right" make sure. Blues and be careful, J.E. James 4:8

Now THAT is Funny!!!!!!!! Blues, J.E. Two Birdman jumps, two spectre deployments. James 4:8

First, what are you going to be doing most of the time with your setup? Proper tool for the job! RW try flat depending upon how you fly. Tandems, try up degrees to make face shots easier, depending upon how you fly. There are no completely correct answers you will receive from this forum only opinions (such as mine!) Most important thing is how are you going to use it. Blues, J.E. James 4:8

NOW it's going back to Sony!!!!!! You will not believe this, three more weeks because they now have to send the PC9 back to Sony. Small claims court??? Okay ltdiver, I'b going for another 105 I guess, suggestions? Blues, J.E. James 4:8

Not if it's a Federally funded airport. They can create and enforce noise standards. Been through this before. Skydiving is an "Aviation Operation" and equal access is provided. James 4:8

Here is the main thing about tunnel time that you must keep in mind. The small area ( no matter what tunnel you go to) amplifies your perception of your movements in a manner you cannot get in freefall, unless, you have an instructor who knows how to truly fall "straight down". Tunnel flying is a great experience and training aid to correct those body position errors we simply do not realize we are making. My first tunnel trip I could not stay in the column for the first five minutes! After you discover the correct straight fall position, you'll be amazed at how much better your skydives will become. I'll be in Vegas at Fly-A-Way tomorrow. I've got to work a trade show there, I don't drink or gamble so I just "have to go" to the tunnel. Good winter practice!!! Blues, J.E> James 4:8

Jim, Assuming, 1. It was "promised". 2. It was stated 10 weeks. I'd agree. However, Do you know or is this an opinion and please, define reasonable. Reasonable from who's perspective, yours, mine, the manufacturer, or the purchaser who wants it? Blues, J.E. James 4:8