mjosparky

All the above do require use permits. The also require changes to the land itself. A landing area does not if it is already an open field. Cattle and crops can continue to be raised there. Once a skydiver is on the ground, he/she is a pedestrian. Are you saying the county can limit the pedestrian use of your land? Especially when we are talking small group numbers here, not concert numbers. And the county has created this mess by denying the DZ use of land on the airport. It's gonna look bad for them when the part 16 comes in with, " We tried to accommodate the county request that we not use the airport property, but then they wouldn't let us use private property either!" top Skydivers landing on the property zoned for agriculture turn the property into B-1 or B-2, commercial. It is a continuation of the service provided by the DZO. They are then provided with a ride back to the airport by the DZO. They are not pedestrians they are customers. As for “how it makes them look” I doubt that will be an issue. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

One whose username is "dribbus" and the other who signed their post "Cameron Dribbus"? I suspect your check-up system (IP addresses?) is failing you. He also goes by the name Monica Vasquez Burrier. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

You get out of it what you put into it. At least you could do is name what piece of equipment you are talking about. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

This just about covers it. I learned to jump at a DZ that had the current World Champions and more than a hand full of other icons of the sport. Never once was I refused a signature. As was mentioned before, pick a good time, introduce yourself and ask their name. I have never heard a jumper say he wished he/she had not taken the time to log so much. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Here is a recovery system I made up for a model rocket several years ago. It was 16+ ft. long and was about 600 pounds. Sparky http://www.dropzone.com/videos/Miscellaneous/Jayhawk_2nd_Flight_Ground_Video_2061.html My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Why not just log it for what it is…..in this case a tram? Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Excellent!! Chuck And she gets my name right. top That all depends on if you gave her your right name. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Was that 20,000 / 33,000 active number from the USPA, another data source, or a guess? Side note, but I like to view risk of fatality on an aggregate annual per participant basis (fatalities / active jumpers). That would throw my numbers way off. Thanks Where the hell did "risk of fatality" come from? You need to reset you audible. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Doug_Davis Top You guys sound like you are trying to turn this into the Gunfight at the OK Corral. What you are dealing with is a possible violation of a use permit. I am not sure it is even a crime. There are several things you need to consider before take any action. You will want up to date written permission from the property owner. Make sure the pilot and the owner of the aircraft understand the situation. Figure out how to make sure all the players, Commissioners, Cops, FAA, property Owner, will be there. Be aware of the fact that you will probably have to do more than land to get arrested. When you get this all done ask the DZO if he wants your help in this way. Best guess would be no. Makes you wonder why the rest of the world thinks we are sue happy. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

And the OP hasn't been heard from since Feb. 2010. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

I am aware of the requirement for the recovery chute for certification. Gary Douris was making the canopy for a number of years. His shop was next to Elsinore. I was jumping one Saturday and he wandered over and we started shooting the shit. I asked him how business was doing and he said great. There had been 4 saves in the last few days. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

I am not sure what you mean by "which has worked really well." Does that mean you have used it? My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

And you know this as fact or that is what you where told? In 30 some years of jumping I have never seen paperwork for 5 jumpers in a 182. I am not saying it is not done but I have never seen it done with approval. 13,000 in under 15 min. might be doable with 4 jumpers but no way with 5. That is an average of almost 900 fpm. You can be sure running 5 jumpers is not for the benefit of the jumpers. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

It is....it's POV demo vid, one of many I have downloaded there. I don't 'promote' anything I have ...just link stuff here & to friends. The usual average is 300 to 500 views - then noticed quite a spike on the one... You may be right - must be linked somewhere somehow, there's about 1000 hits more since I checked a day or two back. ChrisD is stalking you. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Sometimes and it feels great. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

This can be accomplished with the use of drogue chutes and reefing systems. The latest ejection seats are designed to operate from zero/zero up to 600 KEAS. It all depends on how complicated you want to go. Sparky This might help with ram airs. http://www.aerodecelerator.org/PDF/Lingard.pdf My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Dacron = 15 – 20%. Spectra 5 – 9 %. Use 1/2" tubular nylon. Much easier to work with. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

A ram air would be out of the question for several reasons. But if you look to systems NASA has used in recovery of booster rockets and capusuls you will get an idea of what it would take for a 747. Sparky http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Shuttle_Solid_Rocket_Booster#Descent_and_recovery My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

All of the statutes for Colorado for trespass state that one must enter unlawfully. Since skydiving is a legal activity (and no local jurisdiction may make it illegal, the FAA has already weighed in on that), unintentionally landing on someone's property is not trespassing. http://abclegaldocs.com/Downloads_small/CRS_18-4-502_Colorado_Trespassing_Laws.pdf So, the county cannot threaten jumpers with prosecution for landing on someone's property unintentionally and cannot use it as a reason for not allowing a legal activity to occur which is not regulated by them. I am not an attorney, but my brother is..... top Your brother may be an attorney but you must first understand the mentality of local politicians, council members, board members, commissioners etc. They can and will do anything they want and will continue to do so unless you drag their ass into court and get a judge to tell them not to. Therein lies the rub. Any legal action you take will cost you money and can take years to settle. They can out wait you and outspend you. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Is it valid in the US? Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

I'am sorry. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Everyone has choices they can make thought out their life. But you have to willing to live by the choices you make. Other people should not have to live by the same choices. Believe it or not, a nose ring and ear plugs are not considered stylish in all segments of society. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

You're using the word "retarded" as a put down or in a negative connotation. For those with children or family members who are mentally disabled its an insult. You are taking his use of the word out of context and getting upset when his choice of words does not follow your ideas of acceptable. At some point people are going to have to accept things for what they are. If you have a family member who suffers from a developmental disability I can understand your frustration. But at the same time that family member is not offended by the use of the word. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Your really have no idea what you are talking about do you? Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

From jumpsuits to containers it is always easier to build a new one then change or repair one. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals