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I know I know its a Wings and not an Odyssey but it has a pop top and will give a similar effect for his request. He said he wanted to get color ideas..... Scott C. "He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!"

It may look nice but I dont like to pay for providing an ad for the manufacturer. Not something I care to do and espically if I have to pay for that priveledge. I dont understand the concept of charging to put their logo on. If anything they should lower the cost for the billboard effect you would provide.... Scott C. "He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!"

This put a chuckle in my morning

Since everthing is a potential repost I will throw another on into the potential mix: Subject: Psychological test Read this question, come up with an answer, and then scroll down to the bottom for the result. This is not a trick question. It is as it reads. No one I know has gotten it right - I refuse to answer if I did or did not get it right though. A woman, while at the funeral of her own mother, met this guy whom she did not know. She thought this guy was amazing. She believed him to be her dream and she fell in love with him right there but did not ask for his number and no matter how hard she tried she could not find him. A few days later she killed her sister. Question: What is her motive in killing her sister? Give this some thought before you answer. SCROLL FOR ANSWER Answer: She was hoping that the guy would appear at the funeral again. If you answered this correctly, you think like a psychopath. This was a test by a famous American Psychologist used to test if one has the same mentality as a killer. Many arrested serial killers took part in the test and answered the question correctly. If you didn't answer the question correctly - good for you. If you got the answer correct, please let me know so I can take you off of my email list unless that will tick you off, then I'll just be extra nice to you from now on. "He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!"

Sorry for the lengthy explanation, but I wanted to be sure to cover the topic. Unfortunately, I merely scratched the surface. I guess that's why I'm writing another book... (The Parachute and its Pilot) Learn more: Live longer. http://www.bigairsportz.com Brian, When is the book comming out!. Liked the explaniation by the way.. Scott C. "He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!"

Love My Little Girl!!! "He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!"

I like the opening landing Who was that? Scott C. "He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!"

Sent to me by a friend today: No clue if its been posted before but even if it has it is something to think about separate from politics and differing thoughts of various battles going on around the world following 9-11 After it plays click in small info button at bottom...... http://members.cox.net/classicweb/Heroes/heroes.htm Scott C. "He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!"

Post it, that would be great, but I would like a copy of the video...... Scott C. "He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!"

I have gotten a bunch today, gotta love Virus Scan Scott C. "He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!"

Can you go up to a 2.0 load with these canopies (XF2, Samurai and Vengeance) and get good swoops/landings, yeah and here is my reasoning: Different factors come into play when you flare a canopy with lots of speed. The best part we realize is the translating of the speed you generated during either full flight or a HP landing approach into lift. You also see an increase in drag while creating the lift. While you slow, from the drag being generated, the canopy starts to lose its "Potential Lift" (speed) and more riser or toggle input is needed to keep the lift higher then the suspended weight. The amount of lift being is affected by airflow over the distorted portion of the canopy, just like a wing (speaking in general terms and theories). Smooth airflow over your wing creates lift and a canopy will only generate “x” amount of lift at any given speed based on wing shape and distortion. We all shoot to smoothly translate the speed we have into just the right amount of lift to hold the suspended weight in horizontal flight while keeping the canopy distortion to a minimum. “Non-braced” High Performance canopies (stiletto class) tend to start showing some drop when over 1.7 to 1.8 (rule of thumb). Sure you can land and swoop a non-braced canopy at higher loads but the best performance envelope may just be a little lighter. Basically there is only so much lift a canopy can generate at slower speeds. Sure you will be flying fast but since the canopy is becoming more distorted as it slows it starts to stop generating the lift needed for the heavier load sooner. The canopy stops flying at a faster speed and find yourself having to run or slide. A “braced” canopy tends to keep the distortion down and increases the amount of smooth airflow over the wing through a broader speed range. There are a different levels of Bracing, X-braced and Leading Edge braced. Airlocks on a canopy can be looked at like a leading edge X-brace. The XF2 does not have the airlock but instead has a "partially formed" leading edge. Both of the designs generate a similar effect. They each help too keep up the pressure inside a parachute, which creates both a stable leading edge and a smoother top surface during slow flight. I think most people agree that these two designs step up the performance to levels higher then seen with a non-braced canopy but not all the way to the X-braced designed canopies. Based on those thoughts, yes, you should be able to load either of these designs at loads of 1.95 to 2.0. Icarus recommends the upper end is at about 2.1 and I would guess that the Samurai and Vengeance are about the same. This is a step up in loading performance from the traditional non-braced HP canopies but still below the loads commonly seen with X-braced canopies Both designs are doing a similar job but with different engeinering paths to get there. Performance differences now can start to be seen and described in terms of wing design differences. What I mean may be able to be seen when looking at only the different “airlocked” canopies. There is a huge performance difference based not on the “bracing” of the canopy but on the design of the wing. End result, as I see it, is going to be pilot preference. The canopies will all go to the load range you want and should be fine flying at that weight. Mind you they will all fly differently since they are different designs. I found the Veng wanted to fly more steeply then my Sam. I found the Veng to be more twitchy then the XF2 but the XF2 may turn slightly faster. The Sam seems to give better low end lift. The only true way for you to decide on “which canopy” performs the way you like, is for you to jump them. What I like and feel may be different then what you like and want. There are many generalizations that can be agreed to and some are noted above from me and others. The only way to find the canopy that best fits you needs and wants is to Demo, not a bad deal though to have to go and demo canopies…. I liked the Sam better then the others, some other people may like the XF2. You have a XF2, get a demo of the Veng or the Sam and compare at similar loadings. Have fun!! Scott C. "He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!"

Been there and done that in the NW more the a few times over the years Scott C. "He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!"

This is a nice page that gives lots of info on the conversion of a DC-3 to a Basler Turbo-67. Cool to poke around if you like airplanes. Takes a big ass airplane and makes it bigger! Something like a 5 ton lifting capacity (way more then the DC-3) Huge Cargo Door.... Tossed a few pics up! Very nifty info espically looking at the specs in comparison to the DC-3. I have been in the one the US forest service uses and it is really an amazing cross between what I think of as a DC-3 and the new stuff. http://www.baslerturbo.com/ Scott C. "He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!"

Hey C man, That Donut was good, thanks! Went well with the fog. Mine were something like this: 0:0:1 No "fill in blank" here, No jumps, but One Very Nice New Rig packed up with no place to go Scott C. "He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!"

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About 22,325,000.... Not the most posted but not too shabby Scott C. "He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!"

http://kimmershow.com/fileTamer/eject.mpg Try that "He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!"

Downloaded it and changed the extension to .wmv and it played fine. BTW, Nice landing for the first shot Scott C. "He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!"

Is that the ejection that happened last year at a Show?? As I recall it was the pilots first year with the team and he had an engine failure or big loss of power that caused him to have to punch out right before the impact. One thing that is cool is how low he was when he punched. I think I saw/heard/read that you could eject from the ground and still get a chute. At least it was something close to that statment.... Scott C. "He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!"

That my friend would require the ability to go make a jump in the NW! You know how hit or miss it is up here these days!! Pick your battles I guess! Scott C. "He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!"

I looked at the XF2 the Vengence and the Sam. I ended up with the Sam. Thought the canopy's were similar but the XF2 was twitcher and openings seemed to have much more "hands On". The Vengence seemed the twitchest in flight and on opening but you kinda had to let the canopy go where it wanted to go before taking over. As for turning they were all similar, fast and no huge problem with oversteer, or maybe I just dont notice it that much anymore. Seems to me that the XF2 dived more but all dive nicely. As for swooping, all things being equal, I was happier with the Sam in the swoop probably due to its low speed lift which I felt was better. I can go from 200-250 with my Sam pulling a easy carving 180-270. If I go with rears i can get a little more. That is not killing myself at trying to go really long, but even then at that distance, a respectable swoop. I admit I have gone much shorter trying to go longer but also have gone longer. Overall very happy with its swooping. I am only loading it at ~1.7. I think I might be a better off swoop wise if I was on the 120 Sam not the 136. The canopys are above the Stilettto class canopy but not up to the X-braced line. Both are probably happiest performance wise in the 1.85 range before a noticable drop in performance. The deciding factor for me was not $ since I could get good deals on any of them at the time of deciding and in general the performance was equal. What put it over the edge for me was that I liked the concept of airlocks and along with previous experience with Brian and a Jedi. He is great to talk to and if you get into it (technical stuff) with him he can really get you interested then, the best part in my opinion, deliver on what he said..... I am not sure what your looking for here, but for reasons noted above I am happy with my Sam and thought the other canopies had their good and bad points! Just my $0.02 Scott C. "He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!"

When I saw you in Utah this last summer I did not remember you haveing a Racer... Guuess I remembered somewhat correctly.... Eiter way your right, almost any new rig good.... Scott C. "He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!"

That is the kind of comment I would expect from someone... At least the inference that whatever rig they jump would look better.. Cold down in Utah these days?? Scott C. "He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!"

PD160R Samurai 136 "He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!"

I had spouted off the other day about my new rig how I was doing a happy dance. All with out pictures.... now have some... Colors look much better live, think they washed out slightly with the flash... Navy, Jade and Jade Tye-dye (on white) So what ya think? IMHO, think it looks awesome.... Scott C. "He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!"