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I never knew him, but he was a brother. My deepest condolences and respect for one of America's finest. "And when our work is done, Our course on earth is run, May it be said, 'Well Done; Be Thou At Peace.' Duty Honor Country D-1 1975

Did Rgoper get banned permanently or just flame out? It seemed like he was a bit contentious. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Use to fly A-Stars. We rented them at $1200/hr. I believe the CH-54 use to have some type of climb record. Urban legend was they tied it down, pulled max power, and used explosive bolts to release it. No idea if it is true, but they were powerful. And it sounds cool. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

If you are serious, request you read KKeenan's sig line. That is all. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

He was not referring to the rods and cones blind spots, but rather the fact that on a 180 degree approach, you fly past your intended point of landing and, with your back to it, (out of your sight line), initiate the turn to final. On a 270 or 90 the intended point of landing will remain within your peripheral vision. You had a chance to ask a more experienced jumper to elaborate on a point about which you were not clear, and you took the low road. Hopefully that attitude does not follow you to the dropzone. Mr. Rogers lied.

And you think a low pull contest is dangerous? Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

So are you saying the boycott is off, 'cause I already have the shirts made up and am working on the bumper stickers? Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Similar to Bob Uecker's "Just outside." in the movie Major League. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

He - If I had known you were a virgin, I would have taken more time. She - If I knew you had more time, I would have taken off my pantyhose. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

If you can't enjoy that, you shouldn't be skydiving. Also watched your PR Boogie vid. Really good. I think the hybrid at 3:30 proves it isn't as easy as it looks. At least I think it was a hybrid. I hope it was a hybrid? Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

I hope you both realize you are very lucky. See this and this. And if you're sure your pilot is too good to hit a tree or other obstacle (and of course, the only pilot who is that good is the one you are talking to at any given time), the emergency procedures he must know include: Single engine failure Dual engine failure Governor failure Hydraulics failure Tail rotor drive shaft failure Short shaft failure (I believe in the 412 it is called the not-so-short shaft.) Stuck pedals and a host of others which may or may not affect his ability to fly the aircraft above translational lift and inside the deadman's curve. This type of flying increases your safety when someone is shooting at you. At any other time, the pilot is betting your life he can pull it off just to increase your heart rate. I hope he is right. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Similar setup, different result. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

If the shoes are really important to you, try thumb tacks. Another vote for well-worn Vans here. Color is your choice. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

I have been tracking my landings for the last 300 jumps and for that number, I have stood up 264 or 88%. Those which I did not stand up included the hook slides, butt slides, catch-a-rut, face plants, and first jumps on FL spring mornings (Doing the dew. About 50% on those.) My worst stretch was 1 for 5 after I had my canopy relined. Currently on a 14 for 14 run. I jump primarily at two DZ's. DZ1 allows nothing over a 180 unless you get out low and DZ2 is large enough to land away from others and do a 270 or more. Slightly better percentage at DZ1, although landing way out introduces a new level of challenge; it ain't flat. During these 300 jumps I have started to use more rears and trying to use harness input for at least the last 90 degrees. Neither has had a significant impact on the numbers. Heard two friends talking a while back about the skiing season. One said he didn't fall down all year. The other asked, "So, you didn't learn anything?" Your numbers? Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

"Will these get me more altitude?" Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

[Purple]Pretty obvious to me who the TW@ is. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Have you thought about I-79 to I-80? You can hit AerOhio, Skydive Chicago, Chicagoland, Kankakee Valley (no bump manifest), Quad City, Skydive Iowa, and Des Moines Skydivers (Couchfreaks). I-70 has others (Skydive Greene County comes to mind.), but if you get a chance to see Skydive Chicago, it's a whole different ball game. If skydiving were a ball game. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Anyone else watch the Canyon Swinging video? The message is clear...especially at 0:31 into it. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

It's all about the big suit. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

That's all I've seen. If I am wrong, I apologize. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

There's a high probability I will end up making a couple of trips around the formation before I dock. Can you hit a moving target? Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Concur. There is a guy named Pip at Z-hills who can make a Sabre or Sabre 2 look like the best swooping machine you could want. You can learn the basics on anything. I jump a Katana. It is a buttload of fun. I wasn't ready for it at 450 jumps. If you get the Katana, take a canopy course. If you took a course already, take another. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Is there? Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

I hope it cools down a little. This past weekend my Neptune was showing 84F as we got ready to load. As they say, it's not the heat, it's the humanity. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Skyride has two listed. Skydive Arkansas is in Oregon and Skydive Little Rock is in western Massachusetts. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.