mjosparky

Challenge away. I don't know about the actual report given to Airtec but his save is clearly documented right here on this site. See for yourself. This is pretty good proof it happened. Sparky http://flic.kr/p/9RfLG2 My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Please excuse me, I know that english isn't yours or my mother language, but could you please phrase your comments and questions a bit better? I do not understand what you mean by this sentence. Airtek will give the reasonable answer concerning shooting of cartridge Cypres-2 on the earth? Thanks for making it clear!

Regardless of age you have to remember that Jim is one of the best at what he does. Why because that is the way he wants it to be. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Yes I remember I was there. Nice butt. I am sure that is what Deuce was thinking when he shot the picture. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

He's flying jumpers in Kansas. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

In recent weeks there have also been a couple more serious low turn injuries with broken bones, one in Texas and one in Wisconsin. I don't know details other than that they happened. When I started this tread it never occurred to me that it will never run out of material to post. That’s really sad. To answer a question I was asked on the subject, yes skydivers are that fucking dumb to learn. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

When I quit jumping Deuce posted this. And every time I think of I smile and remember what a great guy he was. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Thank you. Now if others would follow your led something useful might come of it. If not all you have is a rat pack running in circles. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

If you are refereeing to Kopple’s post it was from Vigil not Cypres. I have not been silent and I don’t own an AAD of any brand. This is your opinion and frankly from the information in your profile it doesn’t carry much weight. From the research I have done the worst source of truthful information on any AAD incident is the skydiving community. Example, in this thread alone with 99 + posts there is only one that gives any useful information about and AAD incident. You come on here and rant and rave but have nothing of value to add to the discussion. As I posted before the reason Argus got banned is someone took the time to do a through investigation and document what happened. Until this same method is used with other AAD manufactures nothing willed be accomplished. Start writing things down and comforting Companies with fact not hear say bull shit you heard in the parking lot. If you are not willing to do this than STFU. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

This is just my opinion of a very complex and vague subject. But I feel if you over load either you harness/container or you reserve you are in violation of FAR’s and the FAA can make it stick if the so wish. I do not think the FAA came up with the numbers just to give the manufacture something to fill in the blanks with. Sparky 105.3____ Definitions. Approved parachute means a parachute manufactured under a type certificate or a Technical Standard Order (C–23 series), or a personnel-carrying U.S. military parachute (other than a high altitude, high speed, or ejection type) identified by a Navy Air Facility, an Army Air Field, and Air Force-Navy drawing number, an Army Air Field order number, or any other military designation or specification number. Technical Standard Order Subject: TSO-C23d, PERSONNEL PARACHUTE ASSEMBLIES (2) The manufacturer must furnish to the user of the article one copy of the data and information specified in paragraphs c(l)(ii) and c(l)(v). This data and information is necessary for proper installation and use and for continued airworthiness of the product or article. “The conditions and test required for TSO approval of this article are minimum performance standards. It is the responsibility of those desiring to install the article either on or within a specific type or class of aircraft to determine that the aircraft installation conditions are within the TSO standards. The article may be installed only if further evaluation by the applicant (user/installer) documents an acceptable installation and is approved by the Administrator.” Note: Wording is often meant to apply to all forms of aviation not just parachutes. My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

That remark was completely uncalled for. Until now I expected better from you. You have proved me wrong. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

65.129 Performance standards. No certificated parachute rigger may— (e) Pack, maintain, or alter a parachute in any manner that deviates from procedures approved by the Administrator or the manufacturer of the parachute; or It doesn’t matter if it is your rig, my rig, or one that belongs to the shit head down the street. They all have to be packed to the same standard. It’s not a matter of what I would prefer or what you would prefer. It comes down to what the FAA prefers. I appreciate what you are saying the FAA doesn’t. They are a little like the IRS, they are inflexible, no sense of humor and can’t see past the end of their nose. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

You are wrong Dave. Part 65 only requires the rigger understands the manual not that they have it in hand. 65.129 Performance standards. No certificated parachute rigger may— (f) Exercise the privileges of his certificate and type rating unless he understands the current manufacturer's instructions for the operation involved and has— While I think it is foolish to pack any rig without the manual “in hand” it is not required. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

As long as you have a slider on the canopy will only spread out as far as the slider allows. By pulling down to the bottom of the risers it will allow the risers spread out but loosing the chest strap will not make any difference. You must remove the slider of have a split slider for it to get wider down to the chest strap. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

If your Doctor says no and you go ahead and take the AFF class that would mean you have lied on your waiver. Just something to think about. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

I break into churches with hook knives also. O...K.... Anyone want to explain to pyrotech and the rest of the twist off generation what a church key is? Back on subject... Twardo, have you ever needed a knife on a flag/banner jump? No, I've never needed one on a demo...yet. And I am willing to bet that you have not done a demo without one....or two.... And that type of thinking is why you are still around. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

You are a lost cause. Good luck in dealing with a problem you don’t know a thing about. I done with the whole issue. Sparky Here is my responce to the post you refer to. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=4124674#4124674 My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

This your subjective opinion. About incident with the device all is accurately written in the given theme. Please explain????? My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

And business 101 also teaches which customers to cater to. Tandems make them money you are only good to fill slots between tandems. And if you aren't a sheep how come you continue to jump in a situation you find intolerable? Baaaaa Baaaaa Naïve: deficient in worldly wisdom or informed judgment My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

You are assuming that you understand my logic for asking these questions. USPA and dragon2 bring up something may have happened before they started jumping and before the 3 major AAD’s on the market today were built. The Cypres 2 was introduced in 2003. That is just one incident brought up by 2 people who know nothing about it. If we are going to come to any logical conclusions about any problem we need to have reliable information about incidents that a least happened in this century. The way you presented your incident in April is the type of response I am looking except you failed to identify the brand. Have you had a chance to check with the dealer and see if he has gotten any information? Since it was your customers rig in your shop don’t you think it would be nice for you to follow up. If you don’t who will? Your experience as a rigger is not in question here. It’s doing what I feel a rigger should do. If you see a problem with gear take the steps necessary to “fix” the problem. If in your opinion there if there is a problem with a specific AAD why would you continue to pack them in rigs? You are the last line of defense jumpers have to check the air worthiness of their gear. There are a couple of threads going on about AAD misfires but little if any useful information as to exactly what happened. It seems everyone wants to come on line and yell and scream about the situation but can’t be bothered with the facts. What got Argus banned was 4 well written reports detailing what happened. That and Mr. Goorts’s method of dealing with the problem. If you see a problem as a rigger do something about. If there is a problem with your rig do something about. Anyone who is not willing to do this is stupid and coming on the net and whining with not change that fact. I have spent the last 2 months trying to collect information, have exchange numerous emails with the 3 major manufactures, all in an attempt to identify any problems and figure out what can be done. I end up getting shit from snot nose kids that haven’t seen the ball since kick off and what for. I don’t even jump anymore. I wish you guys luck, I done with it. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Why would you use something so simple when more expensive technology is available? Once you have made the initial purchase and install it all you have left is teach all the jumpers how to use the system without breaking it. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

You should fill out your profile. A lot of jumpers would like to know where you jump and stay off the loads you are on. First of all you are not going to “have all the facts” until both you and the pilot get on the ground. Second you are at 9,000 feet in level flight, don’t panic. Third the door is not in the front of a C-208 hits in the back, left side. If you are not sitting at the door what do you think these 16 other jumpers will be doing while you are crawling over them to get to the door. You are right you can die in a jump plane crash but the chances will be less if you sit down, shut up and listen. Playing by your own rules can end up killing everyone. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Would you jump one if your exit weight was 320 pounds? Would you jump one if you were carrying 105 pounds of flag into a demo? They weren’t designed to be fun, they were designed to carry a load and they do a good job of doing that. I had a MT-1X for several years that I used for demos and some testing. Sparky http://flic.kr/p/9M3fra My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Then maybe you can shed some light on it. Do you know where it happened or even when it happened? Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

OK if they were THAt long ago then they were Cypres ONES and probably 1st generation. They have made quite a few changes since then. Yes, like now for instance they actually want the unit shipped to them so they can do the readout, instead of using their old crystal ball where they performed a "verdict" of "you pulled too low, not our fault" about a unit when it was still inside the rig and at the DZ. Good trick, that. What incident was this and where was it? Where would I look for the report by Airtec? Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals