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The publication number is FAA-H-8083-17, title: "Parachute Rigger Handbook." Paperback bound copies were produced in very small quantities for limited distribution. Once I find the source for download, I'll post it here. Arrive Safely John

Last week a longtime friend in the industry gave me the publication number and website where one can supposedly download it from. The link is broken, and I have searched high and low on both the cavernous FAA website and Google to no avail. I emailed the FAA Airmen Certification branch to ask them how I can gain access to it. Of course, I have not heard from them yet. Once I get a reply confirming the publication number and giving me a solid link for download, I will post it as a sticky here in this forum. Meanwhile, maybe Terry Urban can give us more details on the document's download status? Arrive Safely John

No Jeanie girl, you ARE the loop . . . we've just been waiting on you! HUGE congrats on your beautiful boy. Hey - what was he looking at in the second photo? Cheers, Arrive Safely John

There are some pieces of information missing . . . what was his student canopy progression, what did he use between student gear and actually buying his Sabre 135 and how did he step down to that wingloading, how much did he weigh when he bought his Sabre 135, etc. At what point in his early canopy progression did he receive specific canopy coaching and from what level of trainer (professional canopy piloting course or local subject matter expert or both). Edited to add: Chris is a dz.commer - send him a PM and ask him if he will clarify the issue here: profile Arrive Safely John

Location thread >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Events and Places to Jump Forum. Arrive Safely John

This thread is done. Don't start another. ParaGear, you can take a 14 day break from this forum for multiple personal attacks. Arrive Safely John

Done. Keep in touch, Aubrey! Arrive Safely John

Event thread >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Events Forum. Arrive Safely John

I think all of the points have been made here. Although the seller is a registered dotcommer, he has not posted to this thread. If he would like to present his side of the story, he can contact me via PM and I will unlock the thread so he can do so. Otherwise, it's just going to spiral into a shouting match. Richard and Grant - please continue your conversations via PM. Thanks, Arrive Safely John

Posts like this one regarding event details belong in the Events and Places to Jump Forum . . . Thanks, Arrive Safely John

My Mom lives about 20 minutes from Biltmore House and is a gardenator. PM me with specifics and she may be able to help. Olmsted also designed Pinehurst Village, my hometown in North Carolina (although I do not live in the Old Town section he designed). Arrive Safely John

I stand corrected . . . it was Mike Wallace. I found that for sure, but could not find the video. I saw it when it aired in 1987. Arrive Safely John

I'm fairly certain it was Steve Kroft from CBS' 60 Minutes. I attached his photo to jog your memory. Arrive Safely John

I was taught early on to fly myself and not worry about the student's body position, especially on exit. I do make adjustments, but I don't get engrossed in making the corrections. I fit two of your categories. I outfly the student, and I only wrap their legs in extremely erratic situations (once the drogue is out). Arrive Safely John

Location threads belong in the "Events and Places to Jump" Forum. Arrive Safely John

That being said, the poll is the only reason for this spinoff. Let's keep the conversation going in the other thread so good input doesn't get missed because it got divided between two threads in two forums. Thanks. Arrive Safely John

What is the point in attaching your avatar picture to every post? It is an unnecessary waste of bandwidth - please stop attaching it. Arrive Safely John

David Talbert - Moore County, NC. Arrive Safely John

In my opinion the Instructor's responsibility is triple that of a typical sport jump: x1 = He is responsible for the student's life. This in itself is an incredibly huge responsibility. x2 = He is responsible for his own life (same-as-it-ever-was) x3 = The increased risk inherent in tandems. Lots of things add to this: the complexity of the rig, the physical effort required by the TM, the weights and fall-rates involved, and the "dynamics" that Bill so accurately described. Unpredictable student behavior, IMHO, is the biggest factor that contributes to the importance of being aware of those dynamics. Arrive Safely John

"700 Sundays" by Billy Crystal. It's a very quick and very funny read. Arrive Safely John

I have caught this on other jumpers twice, both times on the ground. Although reading Derek and Rob's posts shows that it is difficult to demonstrate that the RSL connected to the base ring would impede/prevent a cutaway, I would never recommend that anyone store their disconnected RSL there. If there is even a remote possiblity that proper function of the 3-ring assembly on that side, why introduce that possibility into an emergency situation? I have my RSL disconnected and attach it to the cutaway housing as well. In my opinion it is the best place for it. Shoving it unde the mudflap does not seem to work consistently - it seems to work loose and flop around (as mentioned in earlier posts). Arrive Safely John

If he pulls the wrong handle first (reserve handle), both actions are performed. If he pulls the cutaway handle only, reserve deployment is dependent upon the RSL. Arrive Safely John

Billy Rhodes, a USPA AFF Course Director and very good friend and colleague, had this to say, {my comments in brackets}. Quoted with Billy's permission: "The 1000 FT 'do-not-cut-away-below altitude' was chosen by USPA for inclusion in the SIM because it will still give a reserve time to open completely, even if the rig uses an SOS. {I believe that TSO requirements for reserve opening are in the 300 FT range}From his experience, most DZs that use SOS-equipped rigs, or dual-function rigs (like some of the Student Javelins we use at Raeford) raise their 'do-not-cut-away-below altitude' to 1500 FT. He added a word of caution that on the dual-function rigs, the cutaway handle DOES NOT perform both functions, it depends upon the RSL to open the reserve container. {The left side performs both functions with one handle.} Great question. Arrive Safely John

People who choose not to provide all of their profile information do so for many different reasons. It is not required for registration. People who look for that information to determine the poster's credibility have a choice as well - they can choose not to accept the information provided. Believing everything one reads is not required for registration either. Sometimes a friendly suggestion with an explanation as to why profile information is helpful will result in at least some information placed there for us to know something about the poster. Beating them over the head with the credibility bat never works. I choose to fill out my profile completely and accurately, but I don't expect people to trust and/or respect me online simply because of my quals and numbers. I don't expect people to do that in person either. I respect the wishes of others who choose to remain partially or completely anonymous, as long as their doing so is not for malicious purposes such as trolling or stalking or hiding behind an identity to throw PAs at people. Why? Because this is Sangiro's house, and he wants it that way. I am a guest in his house, so I respect his wishes. Life here in the forums for me is MUCH simpler that way. Arrive Safely John

There are already a TON of threads in this forum on the Skyhook, including some very good information from those who have put jumps on Skyhook intentional cutaway rigs, and from Bill Booth himself. Do a forum search for "skyhook" and you'll find them. Also, here you will find the manufacturer's website with videos, etc. Another suggestion is to ask your Rigger to holler at you when he's going to pack one so you can see him pack a SKyhook equipped rig. Arrive Safely John