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AS I posted before, there are no heroes in a firefight. Only people trying to stay alive and doing what it takes to make it home. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Damn, this lady is good. How was your trip to Eloy Darlin? My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

What good is a sword against a gun, since the only people in the UK that have guns are the bad guys. My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

As with all FAA rules and regulations, they are often interped diffently by different people. The way I read Part 105.49 is: If the foreign system is not TSO'ed, 1. It can only be jumped by the foreign jumper who owns the rig. 2. The rig has to be of the single-harness dual parachute type. 3. The main must be packed by the foreign jumper who owns and is to jump the rig or a ceertificated parachute rigger. 4. The reserve must be packed and sealed by a certificated parachute rigger. For the purpose of all FAA rules and regulations a "certificated parachute rigger" is someone how hold a rigger certificate issued by the FAA. As I said before, this the way I read the rule. Sparky PS: If the rig is TSO'ed (both canopy and container) it it is subject to the same rules as any other rig in the US. My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

"Semper FI" Sparky (aka Doc Owens) My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

FAA Part 105.49.4.ii states: "The reserve parachute must be packed in accordance with the foreign parachutist's civil aviation authority requirements, by a certificated parachute rigger, or any other person acceptable to the Administrator." A certificated parachute rigger is required to place a seal with his indentifying mark on any reserve he packs. (Part 65.133) Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

This is what the TSA web page says as of today. Travelers & Consumers Printable Version Transporting Special Items Parachutes Skydiving rigs with and without Automatic Activation Devices (AAD) are permitted as a carry-on or as checked luggage. Typically, a rig will move through the checked luggage or carry-on security screening process without need for physical inspection. However, TSA screeners have a duty to thoroughly inspect any item that raises suspicion. If screeners determine that it is necessary to open a rig for complete inspection, then the owner of the rig must be present and will be allowed to assist. For this reason, skydivers are advised to add at least 30 minutes to the airline's recommended arrival window when traveling with their parachute. The following recommendations are provided to assist skydivers traveling with parachutes: Check the Parachute as Luggage Pack the rig separately without any other items in the bag. Additional items, if suspicious, could trigger an inspection of the entire bag. Screeners will not unpack a parachute without the owner present to provide assistance. This means that the passenger will be paged and asked to return to the ticket counter, so they can be present for inspection. Depending on the size of the airport and passenger volume, it is likely that the checked rig will be screened within 30 minutes. Remain in the area of the air carrier ticket counter and pay close attention to airport announcements for up to 30 minutes after checking in. If TSA cannot locate the parachute owner, the uncleared parachute will not be transported on the flight. Parachute owners may assist TSA screeners to unpack and repack the rig. Carry the Parachute on the Aircraft Pack the rig separately without any other items in the bag. Additional items, if suspicious, could trigger an inspection of the entire bag. If a further search is required, all efforts will be made to search the item without out opening the chute(s). If a chute is opened, the owner can assist. The search may be done in a location away from the checkpoint to provide adequate space for the search, and space for the owner to repack the rig. Parachutists should thoroughly inspect their parachutes at their destination to ensure that it has not been tampered with or damaged in a manner that renders it unsafe. My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

There are no heroes in combat. You are so scared it is tough just to swallow. Your mind is going 100 mph in every direction and all you can think of is staying alive. Sometimes things that are done to stay alive are viewed by others as heroic and medals are handed out. But believe me, there are no heroes, only fear. The heroes of this country are the every day people that go about their business day in and day out and try in some small way to make things just a little bit better. Raise their kid to know right from wrong and take responsibility for their family. jmo Michael (aka Sparky) My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

I am lost, what do you mean? My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Ummm.... barf? Geez, even I'm not that full of myself. Bytch, are there two diablopilot's posting here? My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Where do I find in the FAR's that one rigger can put his seal on the work of another rigger? FAA Part 65.133 states: "After packing a parachute he shall seal the pack with his seal in accordance with the manufacture's recommendation for that type of parachute". It does not say he can break another riggers seal, do some work and re-seal the pack with his seal. My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Yeah..you know what it says. What I am saying is it is required by the FAA Part 105.43.c "(c) If installed, the automatic activation device must be maintained in accordance with manufacturer instructions for that automatic activation device. " My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Adam, I have an American Flag sewn on each of my jumpsuits. And, I am sure like you, the flag of this Country lives within me. I know corny but I don't know how else to say it. My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Living in NY must make it that much harder. My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

I will be down there Sat., if you are jumping ask me to watch your landings. Don't worry about your pride, everyone skydiving has or will be there. I have done it and will do it again. But like Darcy said, you walked away, good landing. My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

All I asked is "Have we forgotten", not for an editorial. My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

"Replace the battery once the self test has stopped at 8998 or 8999 (voltage to low), after two years or after 500 jumps whichever comes first" Cypres User's Guide, page 7. My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Does that include spousal abuse? Be careful of the broad brush. I don't speak for billvon - he's quite capable of doing that himself. However, even though I didn't write that statement, I managed to notice that he said "consenting" adults. If both spouses consent to the behavior, then I don't think it can be considered "abuse". Several states have laws that state if there are visible signs of injury caused by a spouse the Police have no choice but to arrest. Consenting or not. My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Have we forgotten? http://members.cox.net/classicweb/Heroes/heroes.htm My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Does that include spousal abuse? Be careful of the broad brush. My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

I belonged to a union for 30 years. And I agree with you that at one time unions did wonders in improving the lot of the common worker. But beginning in the late 60's and more so in the 80' they stopped being for the worker and more for the union. They are a large part of the reason some many jobs went out of country. Many of the large AFL/CIO unions are nothing more then organized crime in union clothing. jmo My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Paul, I was in his place and I went through his experiences. He is a dirt bag and I put him in the same category at Hanoi Jane. My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Hey big guy, glad to here you are right. Do you think maybe you down winded? How have you other landing been with the 370? If you are out, will see you next week. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

FLAMES AWAYS Oh Skygod, my jump numbers and wing loading have nothing to do with this. He was looking for comments/views. Of which I provided. Why don't you give him your expert advise instead of flaming the person giving what was asked for. His wingloading is not in question just the canopy MSW. My safety is my concern, thanks. Should I list all my other flying experience, skills and licenses for you to review so I can get your ok to load my canopy at 1.3? If you have all these skill and licenses would you advise a low time pilot to fly his airplane over grossed and out of CG. Why would you advise a low time jumper to fly his canopy at a weight higher than what the manufacture says. I could care less about your safey, Darwin will take care of that, I worry about you passing on your view of safety. My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

PISA and Atair probably use different measuring methods, so it may very well be that they're closer in size than the 130 vs 150 would normally seem. I guess a PD 143 and Tempo 150 are supposed to be about the same size. A Tempo 150 is 148 sq. ft., the 170 is 178 and 210 is 203. Your guess is as good as mine. (Temop Packing Manual) Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals