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Now you are cleared for 30 second delays. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

The G forces can also put so much stress on the system that the 3-rings are non-functional. We all lost a good friend a while back due to all of that. It was a special circumstance on a special jump, but the concept is the same. The attached chart was put out by United Parachute Technologies. Main release systems are also tested under TSO-C23d SAE AS8015 Revision B 4.1.6 Main Parachute Release: A device capable of releasing the main parachute assembly from the harness of a reserve parachute assembly is optional. If used, the main parachute assembly release shall meet the applicable functional requirements of 4.3.2. 4.3.2.5 Main Canopy Release, Actuation Force Tests: While in a suspended harness (with additional ballast as required to equal twice the maximum operating weight), a force at the main canopy release handle, or equivalent (if used), of not less than 5 lbf (22.2 N) (applied in the direction requiring the least force), nor more than 22 lbf (97.9 N) (applied in the direction requiring the greatest force under normal design operations), shall result in a positive and quick release of the main canopy on all tests. A minimum of 12 pull tests is required I think there were other factors involved in the fatality you mention. G load alone would not prevent cutaway. Sparky I think your one revolution rule is a smart one. My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Way too much drama. Skydivers tend to think the world revolves around them. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

It had 3 jumpers and the glider. Thats why it got so cold, took forever to get up there. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Several people think there is something to talk about so it’s not your call. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

I took a quick snapshot of the 12 Hour FreeFall Badge. Decide for yourself. Ed It seems they have changed over the years. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

As I said before: PD-106 = 149 lb. Dash M-109 = 159 lb. What do you think, it's your ass. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

It has been my experience that if people will lie about one thing they find it a short step to lie about other things. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

They both pack up small but what you need to worry about is how small they open. PD-106 = 149 lb. Dash M-109 = 159 lb. FWIW Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

It seems the only people the call them “a cheap assed pin” are the ones that don’t have them. But if a person doesn’t feel the need to apply for them that’s cool to but don’t bad mouth what someone else might take pride in. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Thats not fair, I used to fall like a man hole cover. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Oh sure, now I have to pick between 4 dummies and a Blond. My head hurts, I need some Gray Goose. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

As do cultured North Americans. If they were cultured they would at least hold it right side up. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Jerry, Did you tell him is OK the negative was just flipped. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

And the only one to blame for that is the jumpers themselves. At one time it was legal until a few fucked it up for everyone. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

At that speed hit it harder and get off the road before the fucker pulls out to chase you. You can't out run that radio. Like the man said if you are going to be stupid you had better be tough. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

There were cross pull mains back in the day because the most B-4 containers came with a left hand ripcord handle. They were originally aircrew emergency rigs. Skydivers took them and hung a QAC on the front for a reserve which worked out good because most QAC’s had a right hand pull. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

My calculations added up to possible but not probable. 3 minutes from 12,500 means you are falling at 37 mph. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Doc Johnson and Mike Kemp were doing it off the Torrey Pines cliffs in the late 70’s or early 80’s. They were using a Comet 300 and their regular skydiving rig. I never had the balls to try it but it sure looked neat. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

What kind of math do you use? That works out to over 43,200 sec. in less than 500 jumps. My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

You still need a note from Jan before you can go play. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Jerry, Great picture, which one is the test dummy? Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Cary is tougher than woodpecker lips. He'll be back and I am going to be on his come back jump. Who the hell is Charles Mack? Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Billy, I knew you were deaf but I didn't know you were blind. Jame58rown PM Friend United Kingdom Jumps License In sport My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Not about the Catapult, but the Reflex container. You should check (or have someone check) the tightness of the grommets in the container. I believe that there was at least one fatality caused by entrapment of a main suspension line on the container (snagged on a loose grommet) causing a horseshoe, which led to a main-reserve entanglement. Kevin K. When a rigger packs any rig he should do a search for AD’s, SB’s or any other for of notice pertaining to the container system and the reserve canopy. For the Reflex he would find FSI-SB-1004 and FSI-SB-1005 rev. (1) both of which address the grommet issue. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals