matthewcline

Well, looks like a few folks have a bit of egg on their faces. I have known Brian for a few years, back when he was still in High School and driving his family owned Nationwide Car, the #40 AMP/Army sponsored car, we talked about him jumping. Daytona is huge and since all the paperwork was in T's crossed I's dotted etc we can let this rest. Tell Brian I say "Hi". Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

The main reason US Military Gear, sold through DRMO, have the Data Panels Removed, is to keep them from getting back in the air. They are typically Deemed not Air Worthy and the Military wants no part in the Liability of the rigs being used, any more. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Cat A on Reserve Side And two climbing out on Reserve Side. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

I would go back to motorcycle racing. Already thinking about it. If I could sell my gear off at the end of this season I would be at Daytona next year and never look back. Figuratively speaking. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Inside the mind of a BASE Jumper and others. http://freefallfiend.blogspot.com/2011/04/my-neighbors-think-i-am-drug-dealer.html Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

That picture was taken before I started drinking tonight. So I guess your date for the evening got hung up and couldn't make it? Well done! Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Nice. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

In the mid to late 40's I have no idea what certificates were needed. I expect those who do NOT know need to find out what Duane's father did prior to moving to CA from OH and know who his friends where. Family friends who assisted Duane's father in his move to CA in 1943 participated in an unusual hobby. Parts for old airplanes often had to be made because of the war. If you have Duane's personal affects then you would have the proof. If he was a SM and was a Paratrooper there is a record of it. So prove your statement. I do not think you can, since I believe Duane was a two bit hood and crook, all the way to his death and conned you too. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Get the Tetris with Cordura Butt and Booties. I have a Tetris that is near 9 years old and it is as solid as my other RW suits, one is less than a year old the other about 6. My first Tetris is 10 years old and out in CA some where now, with out any repairs still. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Probably one of those bullshit Skyride ads. Yep, appears they are still trying to get around the USPA agreement and the Lawsuit in AZ's judgment. Not to mention the just blatant false advertising. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

What "training" did Duane have? is there a DD-214 or similar proof? Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

It used to be a fun event. Like the old "Day on the Green" or similar shows, not any more. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Could this be due to too tight a main riser? like how some rigs riser covers tend to not stay tucked if the riser is too tight? Or maybe due to operator abuse, rough handling and tossing about? Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Not wearing one will potentially limit the types of dives you can be successful in. Jumpsuits, weight belts, altimeters, helmets and Canopies etc, are all tools we use to make numerous and successful skydives. Try adding the weight belt to your tool box, you may find it very helpful. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

It will look like the design you pick. Mine looks just like the Majik Suit, but a poly body. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

The pic said it climbs better that a CASA by the numbers and is equal to an Otter by the numbers. Maint may be the deal if one where to buy one for Civilian Skydiving only. But as Rampart bought it for Mil Contracts and occasional Boogie use, I think they have a good deal going. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

When I got my TI rating in the mid 80's I went for the medical, I listed RK surgery and the Doc handed me the paperwork back saying go try again. Filled it out the 2nd time and passed...wiser. And now that is not an issue. They learn too! Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

A lot more than just canopy patterns... They are armed with information, they know the obvious problems, and the problems they are "addressing" go much deeper than just canopy patterns/control. Put it out there now DSE. If you know what was talked about let us know. Then we can all start to fix things before the FAA tries too. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Cool! stick with it and get out to other locations too! Don't let any of us "Old Dog's" keep you from having fun with your new friends and specialty planes at various DZ's! Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Any one see what was on page 64 of Parachutist this month? or did we all stop and go "Uh Oh" at the FAA Boss' Letter? Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Why? I have everyone help me fly and land the canopy, and I do 90%+ stand ups. It's all in taking the time and effort to train someone and it's well worth the effort when they feel good about the "success". And what an actual Instructor would try to do. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

I missed the part where Bush had credible intelligence on OBL's exact location and failed to order a mission. You speak as if Obama collected intel, analyzed the info, and led the raid. I'm glad that, and am proud of him for, having the courage to approve the mission, (and it did take courage) but President Hillary Clinton would have done the same. Hmm I think that was called Tora Bora.... ya know where they would not go after him and let him go to Pakistan unscathed. What she said. Some one accused the Army of "Dropping the ball" in a thread. Not true, they where "ordered" to give it back to the other Team. The current POTUS and SECDEF had enough of Pakistan's stone walling and aiding, so they acted. They had been helping hide OBL since 2002 as we tried to bribe them to hand him over. Pakistan even went so far as to scramble fighters to shoot down the helo's (According to one news story I read), seems odd for a "Partner" in the "War on Terror" to do that. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Nice job! Welcome to the club! Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Well, he was. When you enter the a room and bullets fly at you, you eliminate the threats, a man reaching for a gun, is a threat, a man posturing, is a threat. A man with a record of killing with out remorse, is a threat and if he makes a move, eliminate the threat. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Not so much innocent people, but this article makes it sound like we would have been effectively attacking the Pakistan military: http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/newsdesk/2011/05/notes-on-the-death-of-osama-bin-laden.html I had believed he was a protected guest of the Pakistanis, that article leads me to think I was not wrong. I wonder why Rumsfield called off the hunters when they initially chased him into Pakistan? Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!