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    On my screen it says CA.
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    Every once and awhile you have to do a pay back. Those are the ones we ask you on. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    It’s probably your degrees in manufacturing and economics that give you this insight. Or was it your vast experience in designing life saving devices? Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    These test were done using a military approved, Part 105.3, torso harness with an approved reserve canopy in a chest mount container. In the 1st. picture you can see part of the torso harness at the left leg strap and at the yoke. (OD color) You can also see a 2nd. pack under the reserve that contains the testing telemetry. The Navy, and I believe the Air Force, has since put the system in service as an aircrew system. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    The man has big balls or a small brain. Maybe both. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    Then explain the ones tethered off of Cape Canaveral and Key West at 15K. I can't, can you? Sparky Wait, are they like the one tethered at YPG? FAA Part 101 Sec. 101.13 (2) a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, no person may operate a moored balloon or kite-- (2) More than 500 feet above the surface of the earth; The balloons at the cape, Key West, YPG and several other locations are part of the Aerostat Radar System operated by the Feds. Aerostat Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    Dah! (I still say engineers work for the railroad) Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    Boy, haven't heard that one in a long time.
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    You are right. In that case it is a bad position to dump a chest mount. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    Airtwardo's first rule of demo jumping. "Make a jump, get a check". Don't do demos for nothing.
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    It looks like it is using Jalbert type flairs. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    If you notice his hands you will not see a ripcord. I am pretty sure the deployment was unintentional. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    Hey Mick, This is starting to get really interesting. And where would one look to find the "basic criteria" set about by the FAA? Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    Then explain the ones tethered off of Cape Canaveral and Key West at 15K. I can't, can you? Sparky Wait, are they like the one tethered at YPG? My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    For some people, unfortunately, accuracy does not come with any type of pattern or canopy. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
  16. mjosparky
    The value will drop dramatically in 2 years. Sell it now and buy again in 2 years.
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    Attached is a copy of TSO-C23d. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    I believe a "tethered balloon" has a ceiling limit of 500 feet. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
  19. mjosparky
    This would mean you are attaching an approved parachute to a no-approved harness. 105.43 states: unless that system has at least one main parachute, one approved reserve parachute, and one approved single person harness and container. This is for intentional jumps NAS-804 and AS8015-B are not FAA documents but just testing minimums referenced by the FAA. (I believe) I will have to do some research on the "48" drops question and get back to you. I think you may be referring to Mr. Booth's Vector series of containers. They are manufactured under TSO-C23b. But is it TSO'd in the Low speed category or the Standard category? Stirring the pot here. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    In your case being tougher than a bowling ball helps. Sparky Its a game of attrition, Mike....at this point you and I are among the winners. LOL bozo Age and treachery will beat youth and skill every time.
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    Veyy good post Jerry. I think you have brought up something none of us had given thought to. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    Who me? Just curious to see what would turn up. I am not familiar with Part 37. ?? But I think what you remember may be this. AS8015-B 4.3.9 Live Drop Tests, All Types: ...................For this test the standard harness may be altered to permit attachment of a certificated reserve parachute assembly (less harness) provided that such alteration does not interfere with the normal operation of the parachute assembly being tested. I agree with you that FAR’s supercede AC’s. And you are really dating yourself with NAS-804.
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    In your case being tougher than a bowling ball helps. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    Mike, Same here. I bought a 7-TU on my 3rd. jump but they said it was too high performance for me to jump while still a student.
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    And if the system is designed with the lines sewn on to the risers similar to the GQ150 system? Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals