Guru312

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Wow...I take a ride with my daughter, walk on the icy beach and come back to 49 new posts since I asked you, Caretaker, for some simple explanations. I get back WAGs. You owe me--all of us, actually---no explanations but...you are the one claiming knowledge of DB's actions. As I quoted to Jamie, Carl Sagan's quote: "Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence." Where is yours? Let's focus on just one thing, as mentioned by Quade: "How did DB spot his exit point given the circumstances of cloud under-cast, night, hight altitude, deviation from expected course and parachuting experience...to land near a place that he recognized." Think about it a little: He's tying a bag of money to his harness by himself with 550 cord AND spotting for his exit. You haven't shown us anything more than WAGs, quite frankly. Give us something that we don't know...something more than a WAG. Guru312 I am not DB Cooper

I have a Mensa card, I jump out of airplanes and I've stared at a few goats. None of which has a bearing on the discourse in this forum. Caretaker, why don't you tell your story and simply leave out the proper names? So far, your presentation of information here is hardly more than titillation. At least in Jamie's case, I think he's totally sincere and believes what he's writing. For that matter, I can say the same for Jo. I think they are both wrong about DB's identity but that's immaterial in regard to their sincerity. There is no statute of limitations on what DB did as I understand the law. But you can certainly tell us what you know without revealing names. Explain things like: the found money and how it got where it did, how the money was tied to the harness, and what was in the paper bag. And maybe DB's actual experience as a jumper. You don't need a Mensa card and you don't need to divulge names. Go for it... Guru312 I am not DB Cooper

I'm thinking seriously of making the 40th. I feel as if I've been a part of this whole DBC thing for almost all of that time. It'll be a fun road trip from New Jersey. I'd much rather drive it and see some country. Haven't done that for over 40 years. Guru312 I am not DB Cooper

I must say I never expected to see you speechless.

From one guru to another...so to speak: Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could celebrate 60 years in the sport? My first jump: June 1960. XVIII Airborne Corps SPC Ft Bragg, NC while with the 82nd Airborne. Mr. Works. your works inspired us all. Thank you! Guru312 I am not DB Cooper

Welcome to a corner of the Internet where some of the biggest egos on the planet congregate. I don't mean this thread, I mean the entire DZ.com website. Successfully jumping out of an airplane--even once--seems to rewire one's brain for egotistic and obnoxious behavior. You have that to endure during your visits here. Additionally, lots of people here don't take well to non-jumpers posting. The owner allows it and Quade, our under-appreciated moderator, does his best to keep things civil. In a sense, your presence here is much like what would happen if you unexpectedly walked into a biker bar frequented by Hell's Angels while you were dressed in a pink tutu. If you haven't read this thread and the original, you really should. Unless you have much better 'proof' of your father's identity as DB than what you've presented so far your claims will not only be falling on deaf ears but your writings will create considerable animosity. Many of us have been following the DB Cooper caper since the very day it happened. If you haven't read my personal essay on my involvement click the below link. Many people who I taught to jump think that their instructor was DB Cooper. It's your job to provide the proof. So far, it seems that your claims are based upon anecdotal evidence. We'd all like something more than family stories. It is your job to prove the positive with evidence; it is not our job to prove your statements as false. Simply put, to quote Carl Sagan: Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. In other words, show us what you got. Guru312 I am not DB Cooper

Tell me more! Obviously I missed the cutoff date. But what ratings are you talking about? Rigger or pilot certificates? I haven't used either my Commercial ticket or my rigger license for 20 years. I certainly need recertification! And some flight time! Any one have a URL on this so I don't have to search for it? Jeesh, I've been way out of the loop. Guru312 I am not DB Cooper

Our overlords have "lost" over 100,000 aircraft. Maybe yours is one of them. An amazing story of our government at work. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101210/ap_on_bi_ge/us_misplaced_planes Guru312 I am not DB Cooper

So...you know that Au H2O was a ham operator. But the joke is on me: the DropZone.com forum code won't allow certain word constructs within a sentence. Di Di Di Dit/Di Dit//Di Di Di Dit/Di Dit Guru312 I am not DB Cooper

Now this sounds like a fun idea. I attended the 50 year reunion of the Pelican Skydivers back in Septemberr and it was terrific fun. Attending a party for the 40th anniversary of my jump--I mean DB's jump--would be a real blast. Guru312 I am not DB Cooper

Of course! This is the part the whuffos here simply do not grasp: tying a bulky, 22 pound package using 550 cord around/to/on a harness is not a trivial thing to do. Tying it to withstand opening shock from an unsleeved round would be damn close to impossible to do single-handedly. In fact, it wouldn't be easy to do with a second pair of hands. Tying it securely alone: extremely unlikely. Whether DB cratered or if he limped away from a hard landing, it wasn't with a package full of money. Guru312 I am not DB Cooper

Complainer! Most guys would be satisfied with any head. Guru312 I am not DB Cooper

Out of curiosity, I clicked on this link and read about Patti. WOW!! What an accomplished skydiver! I was very impressed by her experience. As a matter of fact, the background of the whole staff is impressive. Thanks for the link. I wasted 15 minutes reading about Square 1 and Elsinore.

Free articles, yeah: Caveat emptor. Hilarious, Howard! I read it more than once for the humor. Very funny. It seems like it was translated through more than two languages. I don't know how someone would write something like that from scratch. It certainly shows what crap is available on the Internet. Guru312 I am not DB Cooper

Oh, yes man, that is some hot skydiving porn! Ain't nothin' quite like rubbing belly warts. Guru312 I am not DB Cooper

Correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't Steve Snyder get credit for most successful square...meaning, largest market share for a ram-air canopy? Guru312 I am not DB Cooper

It's a testosterone thing. Guru312 I am not DB Cooper

Oh? We used thoriated tungsten in some of our stuff. :) You conspiracy and CIA/FBI/NSA paranoids ought to enjoy this interview with an ex- business partner of mine who was known as Mr. Death. http://www.natscience.com/Uwe/Forum.aspx/chem/3058/Magic-bullets See the forum entry at: 28 Apr 2005 15:57 GMT The article is a re-type, and poorly done at that. He misspells the name of person who did the interview it should be: Laurence Gonzales. Gonzales writes REALLY good stuff...stuff that is real life for some of us, right Amazon? If you want something interesting read "Deep Survival". Enough common sense and reality, get back to DB Cooper. Guru312 I am not DB Cooper

+3 from a guy who updates his using the exact same reasoning. Guru312 I am not DB Cooper

I am the person who spoke with the president of the company that made the bank bag. I think my comments are in the old thread but I'm not sure. Search on my screen name, Guru312 I am not DB Cooper

A long time ago, 1976 or so, I flew "Parachute Man", Pat Mulhern, when he jumped into Philadelphia's Veteran's Stadium with the ball for the opening day of the Phillies season. Actually, I flew him twice for the jump. On the first, a "practice" jump to show the Phillies' staff that it could be done, he landed on second base. For the real thing, he landed out in the parking lot. Pat did the right thing given the winds and wildly different readings from the flags around the stadium. A FAA supervisor was in the stands for the real thing and filed a complaint against me for flying the jump aircraft. I almost lost my license over the issue."Open air assembly of persons..." But that's another story. My point: stadium jumps are not easy. This one by the 101st Airborne jumper was fantastic. Great jump. Good for our sport. Wonderful video. Excellent work. I won't hold it against him for being in the 101st rather than in the 82nd. Airborne! All the way. Guru312 I am not DB Cooper