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Hello, That only proves that the birds in your hood may be crappy pilots, and also that you seem to have a bee in your bonnet. ================================== I've got all I need, Jesus and gravity. Dolly Parton http://www.AveryBadenhop.com

Hello, ROFL You are a hoot! I don't have a problem with most geeks and swoopers, but they may all have to stop skydiving. After all, why should any of the humans down on the earth ever be put at risk because of their antics? No matter how much control they think they have.... edited to add: Thanks 111 for taking the time to write up all that stuff about flight patterns. I wanted to explain how we get out a couple miles away and fly back, but didn't have the time. ================================== I've got all I need, Jesus and gravity. Dolly Parton http://www.AveryBadenhop.com

Hello, It’s unfortunate that you’ve now been reduced to name calling and prejudice. If you read my posts, you can’t find a place where I called anyone stupid, nor have I made a broad ‘dislike’ statement about any person or group. I have not advocated unsafe behavior for anyone, except for maybe myself, and have not suggested that buzzing go on between strangers. I have commented only about attitude, based on my experience. I’ve met snooty skydivers all over who seem to get pissed about everything. It has also been my experience thus far that lower skilled wingsuit flyers tend to be scared shitless of everything, and fly way off into the distance, pulling up around 4 or 5 grand. They creep back towards the dropzone when another bird gets with them for a little coaching, and then when they appear comfortable, they finally join the flock, and do what we do. It’s also been my experience that accomplished wingsuit pilots know what I know about flying above a host of open canopies of skydivers and tandems. They are easy to spot, easy to navigate, and easy to miss by as much as you want. Zipping by @ 2500' to me suggests a more experienced flyer. The first question I ever ask when boarding an aircraft for solo wingsuit flights is “What color is all of y’alls canopies?” They always smile and say me, me, me, I’m pink or blue or whatever. Then I ask for the exit order. Even if there’s two birds, the tandems and such are still game if we are. As soon as a flock gets on, then we start to fly a flocking pattern that usually does not include them. (Shucks guys, maybe next load). I pretty much jump at one happy dz where we all know each other. If I go to a dropzone other than “home” it’s going to be to flock, and then I really can’t be bothered to take time off to buzz. I don’t know how close of a “buzz” she got, or the skill level of the bird who committed the offense. I just think it’s a shame to have someone walking around the dz pissed at people because they all don’t seem to operate with someone's level of so called safety margins or danger thresholds. Don’t worry, I won’t hurt you. Anyway, God bless you, blue skies, softer hearts, Avery ================================== I've got all I need, Jesus and gravity. Dolly Parton http://www.AveryBadenhop.com

I really do make an effort, whenever possible, to have an open container above the canopies of skydivers. If there are no canopies below for reference, I try to keep in mind where the DZO is. ================================== I've got all I need, Jesus and gravity. Dolly Parton http://www.AveryBadenhop.com

Hello, If money wasn't an issue... I'd be living at the Awahnee, flickin' the Cap every sunrise and the Dome every sunset. If money wasn't an issue... God bless you, Avery ================================== I've got all I need, Jesus and gravity. Dolly Parton http://www.AveryBadenhop.com

Hello Calvin, We are in agreement. The language in the BSR actually says container open @ 2000'. Not all of us live as if the FAA or the USPA are really in charge. Really, people getting all sweaty about my deployment altitude. When I jump my V1, 5000' feet is where I ask to get out. Then I fly for my minute, then deploy. DZO seems to be okay with that. In re-reading the original post and reflecting, I realize that: SENIOR AFF INSTRUCTOR + COMPETE + WIN GOLD = PISSED. Bummer. I got into the sport to have fun. God bless you, Avery ================================== I've got all I need, Jesus and gravity. Dolly Parton http://www.AveryBadenhop.com

Hello, Is that too low for you, or too low for her? Avery ================================== I've got all I need, Jesus and gravity. Dolly Parton http://www.AveryBadenhop.com

1-Voodew1 (TX) 2-Professor (TX) 3-FlyinBob (TX) 4-Buried (IL) 5-The111 (LOCAL!) 6-Skyflyingbecca (FL) 7-Moonglo (TX) 8-Luminous (TX) 9-unclecharlie95 (ITALIA) 10-Base733 (UT) 11-nathaniel(IL) 12-HELMUT (Tatooween) 13- OmarPR (LOCAL) 14-RobertPecnik(CROATIA) 15-Purple Mike(Earth) 16-Costyn (NL) (very likely) 17-Matt (GA) 18-Joni (NE) 19-Yuri (Russia-USA) 20-Lifewithoutanet (CA/CO, USA) 21-badenhop (Lodi) ================================== I've got all I need, Jesus and gravity. Dolly Parton http://www.AveryBadenhop.com

Hello, Congratulations to the Aiello family. God bless you. Avery ================================== I've got all I need, Jesus and gravity. Dolly Parton http://www.AveryBadenhop.com

So I'm still not understanding what she was bent about. ================================== I've got all I need, Jesus and gravity. Dolly Parton http://www.AveryBadenhop.com

Hello, Buzzing is cool, getting pissed about it is not. God bless you, Avery ================================== I've got all I need, Jesus and gravity. Dolly Parton http://www.AveryBadenhop.com

Hello, Jim Poulson is as old as dirt, and he has been jumping that spring loaded rig at Bridge Day for ever. Come to West Virginia this October, he'll do that trick again. (I've seen him jump modern BASE gear as well.) God bless you, Avery ================================== I've got all I need, Jesus and gravity. Dolly Parton http://www.AveryBadenhop.com

Hello Ray, Happy New Year. I miss the old Portland crew. They all died with BASE #'s. God bless you. Avery BASE396 ================================== I've got all I need, Jesus and gravity. Dolly Parton http://www.AveryBadenhop.com

Hello, Busting a move off a low freefall object is an option. I prefer to go stowed, and sometimes with the 48". I have rigs equipped for those smaller jobs needing bigger pouches. For flips off, say a 260' guyed antenna, or other similar small stuff. Maybe you aren't prone to such foolish behaviour. Either way, any way, always, for me, there's only one way to fold and stow a pilot chute. I always use the same method, including all skydiving. I don't do the mushrooms. I do it my way. God bless you. Avery Edited to add: No vote for me in the poll. There is no "Sure, no problem" spot. ================================== I've got all I need, Jesus and gravity. Dolly Parton http://www.AveryBadenhop.com

Sad. Godspeed Tom. Avery ================================== I've got all I need, Jesus and gravity. Dolly Parton http://www.AveryBadenhop.com

Hello, Tombstone. Because it feels right. I did seven there one day. Got fifty off it, haven't been back. Avery God bless you. ================================== I've got all I need, Jesus and gravity. Dolly Parton http://www.AveryBadenhop.com

Hello, How did he do with the Mojo 260? Well done Brett! Happy to hear you are pursuing your dream. I'm off to Israel & Jordan this week, so please send that rig (asap) to: James Schlernitzauer C/O Parachute Center 23597 North Highway 99 Acampo, CA 95220 Yes, that's his name. Another brother in need of gear. Jimmy? Pete? Somebody? Please let James know the rig is on the way, and please help him out with some flicks. God bless you. ================================== I've got all I need, Jesus and gravity. Dolly Parton http://www.AveryBadenhop.com

Hello, I grew up with all those new science books too. We were taught in school to have faith in the scientists. Anything you believe in takes faith. The scientist points his telescope or microscope at such and such an object, shines a colored light through a chemical filter, and then tells you the exact age of such and such. That example takes faith to believe. Evolution (?), of course there's evolution, God invented it. If evolution is all there is, why are there still worms on the Earth? Shouldn't all worms be human by now, or at least have grown eyeballs? Faith and religion are not restricted to hours in a church. In fact, faith takes the whole life. Faith has times of doubt, but when resolved, strengthen faith. Ten years ago, I doubted the lack of God. When resolved, I still had: nothing. God is, and I know it, and I'm sure I can't convince you. It's in your heart. I can't explain God to you. If God could be explained, it would not be God. If all there is, is what you see, what is the point? Are you convinced there is no point? The way I understand it at this moment is: everything matters. Aim just for Earth, and you'll get it, but that's all. Aim for Heaven, and you may get it, with the Earth thrown in as a bonus. (C.S. Lewis, my interpretation). Have you ever wondered about "good" and "evil"? Does it exist? Isn't it obvious? If you are convinced there is no good v. evil, you are good (or bad) to go. Could I ask you to consider this:(?) If good and evil really are competing in a fight to the finish, do you think evil will fight fair? If I was in a literal fight to the finish, no holds would be barred. If I was in a fight to the finish with my neighbor, I would try convince his children to take my side, and ruin my enemy from the inside out. Put that logic in any situation. There is a competition going on here. Religion is an advanced form of acceptance. God bless you. ================================== I've got all I need, Jesus and gravity. Dolly Parton http://www.AveryBadenhop.com

Hello, Yes. B's - 21 A's - 21 S's - 26 E's - 35 O's - 15 118 objects total with 573 BASE jumps. Avery ================================== I've got all I need, Jesus and gravity. Dolly Parton http://www.AveryBadenhop.com

Hello, I'm sure "Tom, Mr Aiello's son", is just about to split this thread. Let me get this in, sorry to digress. There is only one way to pack a BASE rig, and that is: as if your life depends on it. The rest is fluff and useless clamps. >>Calvin "don't do it."

Hello, Does anybody else see the irony of "groundbreaking" BASE jumping. Avery spelling edit ================================== I've got all I need, Jesus and gravity. Dolly Parton http://www.AveryBadenhop.com

Hello, C'mon, everyone knows BASE jumping is "free". Avery ================================== I've got all I need, Jesus and gravity. Dolly Parton http://www.AveryBadenhop.com

Hello, In this circle of friends, we usually call it a canopy. In another of my circle of friends, we tend to get annoyed at the phrase "tattoo GUN". Avery ================================== I've got all I need, Jesus and gravity. Dolly Parton http://www.AveryBadenhop.com

Hello, Of course I know it's you, dork (not a personal attack), what I meant was "is that you in the link"!? Which of course it isn't, 'cuz its ME! So, what's wrong with Clem? Avery ================================== I've got all I need, Jesus and gravity. Dolly Parton http://www.AveryBadenhop.com