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  1. mjosparky
    That is the AFF instructor. Only reason for him to be wearing the camera is money. It doesn't add a thing to the jump. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    Really? I'll take you up to 12.5 and put you on a round...you can show me yer stuff. sure thing the plane ride will only take an hour plus you'll need oxygen because hypoxia will set in long before you jump. Yeah, that's kinda what I thought you would say. Kids ain’t as tough as they used to be. I got my Canadian 10 man from 12,500 out of 2 C-182’s and a C-180. No shit there we were, thought we were gona to die. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    I agree with you completely. I was responding to Tiddy’s comment “the door on Cessna's is a must”. When I started jumping everything was flown without a door. But a lot of things have changed since then most for the better. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    Mark, Both are listed under 4.3 “Qualification Tests”. 4.3.2.1 and 4.3.2.1.1 detail how the tests shall be conducted and 4.3.2.4 gives the performance standard they must meet. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
  5. mjosparky
    You do realize that what is called “sub-terminal” is around 100 mph. 90 KEAS = 100.8 mph. And true “sub-terminal” the canopy will open behind you. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
  6. mjosparky
    Then how come the FAA says the following aircraft can be operated with door off? See attachment. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    TSO-C23c also calls for the rig to be sealed. Just ask Patrick De Gayardon. RIP Sparky Some rigs back in the day and a few military rigs I have worked with tie off the seal like this. http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp55/mjosparky/Skydiving/IMG.jpg My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    The FFA doesn’t think so. Sparky 105.45 Use of tandem parachute systems. 3) The tandem parachute system contains an operational automatic activation device for the reserve parachute, approved by the manufacturer of that tandem parachute system. The device must— (i) Have been maintained in accordance with manufacturer instructions, and (ii) Be armed during each tandem parachute operation. 6) The reserve parachute meets Technical Standard Order C23 specifications. Also see attachment. My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    And what would that be? Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    Is there an echo in here? Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
  11. mjosparky
    My first save as a legal rigger was me. Ain't life great. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
  12. mjosparky
    Boy that is an understatement. No one even got an Article 15 out of the deal. Sparky Just read the link. Bull Shit. My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    Unless you can get each leg of the loop to be exactly the same length, almost impossible, you are only loading one leg at a time. Once you have the pin moving the force to keep it moving is less so the total will probably never exceed 22 lb. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    Coward. Wasn’t that Misty at beginning of the video? Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    You are right skydiving is a dangerous sport, why make it more so by flying with the door off or open. We learned that years ago tourist. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    One way to find out....... Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    thats not true... Spot without the lemming light is what he meant. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    It was pioneers in the old days that had to jump with the door off, if they hadnt the sport might not be where its at today. So please show some respect and thank them that you are allowed to skydive. An open door is not a major issue And the pioneers jumped with B-4 containers and chest mount reserves. They had to, it was not by choice. Taking with the door open can be a big deal. Operating with the door off/open changes the allowable VNE speeds as well as maneuvering speed. Placards must be in place to indicate what these speeds are. It can affect the aircrafts ability to reach V2 and V2min. causing a safety concern on shorter runways. To take off with the door open is just not the smart thing to do. Sparky At least you’re consistent. My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
  19. mjosparky
    It was designed to do just that.
  20. mjosparky
    Lying on you profile is probably not the best way to start out. Anyone who is afraid to identify themselves wouldn’t stand a chance against the Godzilla I know.
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    I have always felt that was sort of an urban legend. Unless you are in a dive during your track you should not be going faster than standard freefall speeds. In most cases slower i.e. wing suits. I believe the reason it may have felt harder is you have a more drastic change in direction. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    There is a lot of good things available but it seems people are too busy or just too lazy to read it. They want to be spoon fed. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    As a matter of fact I did. http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp55/mjosparky/DC-3exit.jpg But then changed back due to popular demand. http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp55/mjosparky/taft05lg23.jpg Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
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    Try ParaGear. If they don't have them, you're probably out of luck. All gone. Maureen said she took all the remaining stock to the GOODWILL STORE about 10 years ago since they were no longer selling! Call the Goodwill store, I bet they didn’t sell there either. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
  25. mjosparky
    Why would an old set of risers be used on a new rig? The new rig came with a set of risers, yes? I would think that if the rig was no longer serviceable the risers would be is the same boat. Did they check the risers on their other student rigs? Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals