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Believe it or not, I am a bit shy... But back to the topic at hand.... What were we talkin bout agin?

Its about the experience... Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat…

***5 seconds or so of extra freefall time is not worth reducing the window of opportunity if a problem arises. If we want more freefall time, we jump again. I have been wondering when someone would point out this ultra admirable volley of common sense. The voice of reason... Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat…

Just jump topless Wendy! I would come out of retirement to chute that! Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat…

During your lunch break? Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat…

Okay Tk9, I am not certain I know the answer, certainly would like to add to my base of knowledge, could you enlighten me please? Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat…

Tdog, are you not used to such banter by now? Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat…

My first rig was nearly 20 years old (old Vector, Swift reserve with the trailing brake lines), cost $800 and even came with a guarntee: "Whenever I jump it, it was guaranteed to get me to the ground", which it did around 150 times safely before I came across a used rig I could afford that I had saved for dilligently... Rig rental TIMES 150 jumps - i'd say I got my moneys worth... Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat…

I fail to understand what another tandem and paypal has to do with one another... Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat…

Have you tried a Google for "DHC-6 100 or 300 series operators manual"? http://www.google.com/search?q=DHC-6+100+or+300+series+operators+manual&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7GGLR Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat…

I do not believe that any individual from a specific profession will automatically classify them to be grouped as “challenging” students. I believe that the quality of a student rests on the attitude of the trainee, not the nature of that persons professional background. Learning/Teaching how to skydive is a 2 person job and neither carries more mental burden than the other. Each role has its challenges and it is incumbent upon the instructor to adapt to the varying personalities they work with. I have worked with pilots and according upon the attitude of the student makes them a certain type of student – good or challenging… Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat…

I did a quick search for "reserve pillow", there may be some good information: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do=search_results&search_forum=all&search_string=reserve%20pillow&sb=score&mh=25 Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat…

Very nice! Congratulations! Questions for the group: 1) How do you feel about utilization of the reserve deployment pillow (identical to cutaway) in lieu of the metal until more experience has been acquired? 2) What are advantages where safety is concerned? 3) What are detriments where safety is concerned? Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat…

People really talk to one another like this? Jeezzzzz, feel the love... Every persons intellect has a limit no? Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat…

Okok, I am a dum-dum... What is he talking about? Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat…

Best students I have ever trained are individuals who; A) pay attention to the blocks of instruction I give that are in accordance with the cirriculumn I am teaching in, B) study the information they are directed to and C) can relax in a potentially stressful situations (experiences like - racing, mtn climbing, medical professionals). Difficult students? First thing that comes to mind is - as I am attempting to deliver a block of instruction on canopy flight I hear; “I land jets on aircraft carriers at night, I think I can handle a parachute”. After their first landing this person became more than willing to allow me to discuss canopy flight with them… My point is, go in to it with a fresh, clean slate, become and remain totally teachable as if you know nothing. Let your instructors mold you, even if is seems rudimentary and fundamental to you at the time. Humility goes a long way in this sport, and in life… Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat…

How did this experience improve your foundation of safe skydiving practices? Which lessons did you learn? Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat…

Bill, will you elaborate please? Sorry, but I do not understand… Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat…

Hell Ya

Oh yeah? Then I will delete my earlier posts then... After my back surgeries I have a limited time to be able to sit behind the keyboard, this troll used my valuable time that I use to help those that really need it. I sat here in pain typing, just trying to be of assistance… Trolls suck... (Not a PA, just a general observation)... Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat…

If ya feel uncomfortable, re-pack it, at only 25 jumps you could use the practice. Before you repaci it though, jump it, it'll work... Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat…

You could probably get all the skydiving related information you need here in this site. There is a search function in the upper right hand corner, it is very useful. Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat…

Penality? It's not a penality, it is a wonderful thing that I miss. What I wouldent give to be able to have a reason to go to a DZ and have a reason to put a case in the cooler for the others. Congrats on the gear, looks great... Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat…

Don't worry about it, I know plenty of beerbellied JMs the can readily handle solo freefall students. Besides, it's all about the ground training. Don't be concerned about the others, learn all you can about teaching and be the best instrtuctor you can be... Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat…

Getting "advice" on the internet... Strat is totally right on and is not being a "dickhead" at all, if anything he has an overly PC audience. This thread is useless, preform a search and all of your questions will be answered. Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat…