jonstark

[LIKE] You silly tit!

Just flip em the bird to let them know you care.

Ageed

Thanks for the link. Very helpful. Jon

What is the typical progression for a skilled belly flyer to explore freeflying in the tunnel? Jon

Look up talc and testicular cancer. Go for flour Jon

Most of us grew up lostening to him fiddle. We just never knew it. No holding such a prolific and varied talent back. Jon

He sure could play circles around any rhythm. Fun guy!

Quit yer job! There... Problem solved. Kidding aside, get a check-up and maybe a pulse oximeter. Jon

Lofty or Derek? Or both?

My favorite thing is to see no new topics in the "Incidents" forum! Jon

Kevin, Not having read all the preceding posts I may be repeating but... Once a certified harness leaves the manufacturer anything done to it is one of two things. It is either being repaired or modified. These may be minor or major. Some have the misconception that if parts and materials from the OEM are used the system may be repaired back to original specs and no change has been made. This is incorrect. Back to my assertion that ANYTHING done after delivery from the OEM is a repair or mod. It is my opinion that it is perfectly legal and proper for an appropriately rated rigger or shop to completely rebuild a harness system as long as the data, materials and work done are as good as the OEM and this is NOT CONTRARY to the OEM's Instructions for Continued Airworthiness. Some might suggest that it can be better but that would be a modification requiring engineering approval either from the OEM or the FAA. Any and all repairs should also be properly documented in the packing data card at least. This should include the nature of the repair/mod, who did it, where, when and their certificate number. Only the OEM may "rebuild" a harness and/or container system. This distinction relates to bringing it back to original, as delivered, zero jump specs. Not to be confused with "overhaul" which brings it back to serviceable specs. Jon

I've had it for as long as I can remember. Skydiving has made it no better or worse. I have worn yellow foam squishy earplugs since about 1984. They equalize just fine. I had a pair of custom plugs made that don't work half as well. I would recommend the squishies while jumping from start to finish. Jon

Firt question I'd ask is... Are you gonna jump it a hundred times or a thousand? Jon

Very cool! Way to persevere! Jon

The new world record has been set and the aircraft aren't going away yet. Come on out for two Sky Vans and three Twin Otters. These guys are all warmed up to fly your formation loads. Come get your big way on!

Look into BPPV, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Then look into Menieres and PRAY you don't have it. Jon

TRAILER??? Hah! More like a tent.

Both GOOBERS jon

EXCELLENT!

AKA... Jeezus cord

I'm afraid she'd fall head down like a law dart and I don't do head down. Jon

You can jump bedsheets and kite string for a main! Why would working on it require a riggers ticket? Jon

A skydiving friend, who shall remain unnamed, caught in the exact situation, returned from the event with newfound respect for the artist. Said the show was wonderful. I hope you had fun despite yourself. Jon

Check the archives of the 1970s for "bounce and blend". Jon