matthewcline

An Icarus 330 will perform for all customers that are within the operational limits of the equipment, and will perform in all winds that are suitable for operations. Others will also. So I find that statement to be a little far fetched. Sometimes the winds at 3-4 k are stronger than 25-30 knots while the landing conditions are less then 15 knots. A smaller canopy will help you alot in these conditions. Nobody (in their right mind) enjoys going backwards. A 365 or 389 etc etc. are too big for some conditions that are operable, at least for me (75kg) anyway. Thank You for Confirming my point, no single Canopy will work for ALL conditions. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

This is some very top notch advice from a top notch RW jumper. Look at the Top RW Teams, no zippers in the booties and custom fit, why? it is what works BEST. Look at the Top VRW Teams and Organizers, you will see they are Custom fit as well, because it is what is best. Now having said that, You might get away with used for a while, and suits (yes one for each type of discipline) that are pretty close to "right". Once you focus on one Discipline, custom sized is Best. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Live coverage here in TN says she was "pronounced dead" 16 minutes. Seems a bit chaotic at the moment. Kind of reminds me of when President Reagon was shot, the information chaos that is. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

The link is back up and working and she is being reported as dead now. May she Rest in Peace. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

I was confused by this too? Both, owned/operated by and redeems certificates. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Don't bother them with silly things like facts, they have obviously already made up their minds. Wait, let me rephrase, they have already had their minds made up for them. Anyway it is obvious that the increases started before the bill passed because they knew it was coming and what it was going to say and what it would affect before it was passed. Why don't you just get with the program and just start believing what the right wing talking heads tell you to believe. Though your point is valid about the timing, even here in TN the Insurance companies stated (Incorrectly I think) that they had to raise their rates to be bale to afford to still provide insurance under the new law. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

That's nothin' I don't even get dirty with a "nothing out" landing, just take a knee and throw a pair of six guns! Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

My point was it is getting better from the olden days of the pony express to the new age of e-work. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Mark, I think the word that covers that is "Maintenance". Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

I Disagree, a Canopy is a tool (in this case) to get a pair of individuals, safely to the ground. A 330 may be good for one wing loading and a 400 good for another. A T-I should be picking the right tool for the job and adjusting to every individual students needs. Matt I love the 285 and the 300, but i do believe the 330 is the best all round work horse. The 364's come in handy occasionally but anything bigger than that is too big i reckon. Keep in mind the bigger the canopy the more it will be affected by turbulence, and a big canopy lightly loaded is more likely do injure someone than a smaller canopy heavilly loaded. Remember the more forward speed the better the performance and landing I have spoken to numerous people and combined with my experience, I believe the last line you wrote is a myth in regards to ALL canopies. Yes, certain models are designed in such a way they handle better in higher loadings and thus are faster. SO those canopies will need to be utilized as you wrote. Canopies are tools, no single canopy will work for ALL loads and conditions. AS Instructors we need to be able to select the right tool and keep our students safe first and foremost. All canopies are effected by turbulence. Smaller ones "zip" through faster and bigger ones "truck" through slower. The trade offs are the smaller canopies have less exposure and less time to react to it. The Bigger canopies more exposure and more time to react. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Actually, I don't read that as being that restrictive. They use the expression "should be", not "must", so I believe that if a person or demo team has a good relationship with the local FAA office, (and the office is not busy), that they could get approval in less than that time. I believe that statement says that if you want to make sure you have time to get the approval that you must submit it that much in advance. I agree, as it has gone from 90 to 60 to 30 and now 10 days, it would seem it would allow a few more Demo's to happen. "Last Minutes" have always been a beg and plead type of process. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/03/17/eveningnews/main4872713.shtml http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/17/us/17assault.html http://articles.cnn.com/2008-07-31/us/military.sexabuse_1_sexual-assault-sexual-abuse-military-service?_s=PM:US Yet, these seem to be real stats, not made up. I am not sure if there was point to your post. It didn't add to the thread that is for sure. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Kind of figured that some of the "secret" shit was known by two of already. I think they will be a dominate force as long as the Project keeps going. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Ahhh...the old single shot belt buckle huh? Almost got away with one of those, till the belt ring got in the way! Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

It is a very specific requirement from a client. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

What is the difference between the two systems? I would think they are close, as 3 of the 4 have been on both Teams. Two went from Air Speed to Fastrax and back right? But I am not a hard comp guy, so I don't see the differences clearly. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

The darker colors for suits, with a white or contrasting gloves are popular in most all skydiving disciplines now as they work better in most video situations. Key when judging various things in competitions records etc. Some records of course use color coordinated formations. like the recent 400 way. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Needs to be Derringer single shot style. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

.38 or .45, chrome or stainless steel Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Any one know a good source for a Single Shot Derringer Pistol? Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

I did all that and my info was back on in a week. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

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

In the U.S. with the Tandem using a UPT Rig (SIGMA or Vector II) Yes. The other two Rigs I would have to look up. And this thread along with the others like it has gotten UPT's attention. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Well the Farm and Start Skydiving are the closest (to my knowledge) that offer a program your looking for. But if a Tunnel is key (it can be a great benefit) you can go to Raeford (8 hour + or - drive) as the XP tunnel is just down the road. Or Skydive East TN can work with you and you could use the AAC tunnel, just a hour and a half away from the DZ, too. Again shoot me a PM, I will help you out. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Do you realize how many Billions of men are there in China? Yeah.. and there millions of them who are also frustrated sexually because there are less women because girl babies by the millions were aborted so that the "conservative" traditional parents wanted sones and not daughters because the government instituted population control. And the little girls they don't kill are "adopted" for huge fees. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!