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In this video starting at 3:40. It was supposed to be a sunset load but might have gotten pushed back a little. on the ride up we talked about who was qualified for this jump and some switched their tinted goggles for clear ones stored in the plane. Is it a night jump? no. were skills taught in night jump exercises used? yes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=756g1YJKZNc Our dropzone supports the night jump qualification and everyone on the jump felt comfortable with the jump. As for the landing in a backyard. I have only jumped "modern" canopies and can think of at least 15 times I have landed in backyards, 2 of those I was in flight under power lines. 1 of which was cut in thirds by wire fences that I did not see until final. I am very thankful of the canopy skills my Instructors and up jumpers at my home DZ taught and stressed to me and try to return the favor with every student and younger jumper I encounter.

Because I don't think backyards have changed that much over the years. You need to be able to land your canopy where you want and demonstrate this ability. If that means picking a target away from others for a few jumps, so be it.

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So the "D" point pattern gets the pilot to the "B" point with the same accuracy only gives the pilot data on how long the base leg should be?

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I think I get the point of it. I see how this will give the pilot information on the distance of the base leg however doesn't the east/west component of the "D" point become more critical than the east/west component of the "C" point in the current standard landing pattern? I might be looking at this wrong but I think adding the "D" point constricts some flexibility of the old pattern. (I associated up with north in the diagrams) ~Ryan

I wore it in the Florida keys when I jumped there. I did not wear it in Hawaii when I jumped there (I did not own any then) If I jumped over the ocean again I would probably wear it. ~Ryan

As long as I am not on a work jump (IAD, Tandem, ect.) and I am not on a jump with newer jumpers I enjoy music on the way up and sometimes I listen to it on the jump also. I use a Sandisk Sansa clip with ear buds. if you use passive noise canceling headphones you can hear it in freefall quite easily. It is extra equipment, it is extra risk, and it does require extra consideration. I was not comfortable enough to listen to music on the way up until about 700 jumps and not comfortable enough to jump with music until about 1200 jumps. Just my story Ryan

I have about 600 jumps on a 90 velo now but less than 100 on XAOS 27 (from 80 to 98 ft^2). I found that the velo has a much more powerful search or hunting than the XAOS. I think both open in a comparable amount of time but the XAOS opens in a much more docile fashion. Hope this helps Ryan

+1 Plan the dive and dive the plan - This includes our landings.

It is a good thing you are pretty because you're not very funny. One of my points here is your chance of a collision resulting in EPs is significantly reduced if all you are doing is flying relative. a definition of CReW doesn't help anyone in a canopy collision however it does help when trying to discern who would be a suitable canopy coach for different maneuvers.

I apologize if I have offended you. I was not trying to quote the SIM as an absolute rather using it to help gauge the skydiving community’s idea of flying relative vs. the discipline of CReW. In this manner I agree with it... CReW's most basic formations are stacks and planes. Flying relative/bumping end cells and CReW are two different things in the eye of the skydiving community. They require different training, briefing, and equipment. The OP might not be qualified to lead someone with 75 Jumps on a CReW jump where a simple 2 stack is the plan but he sure sounds like he is qualified to take a newer jumper on a high pull and fly relative with an end cell bump. Am I wrong? Is that taste in my mouth window? Blue Skies, Ryan

I think there is flying in proximity crew and then there is docking in lines crew. The SIM describes crew (canopy formations) as: "Canopy formations are built by the intentional maneuvering of two or more open parachute canopies in close proximity to or in contact with one another during flight." which docking on end cells, IMO, fits squarely under. However when you read more into the SIM on crew you see statements such as: "The most basic canopy formation is the joining of two canopies vertically during flight as a stack or plane (compressed stack)." and "For the first few jumps, begin with stacks and planes, as offset formations are less stable." and "A center cell dock is preferred for beginners." These statements indicate one of two things. Either: 1. center cell docking is recommended before you fly in proximity next to someone/touching end cells. or 2. proximity flying/touching end cells does not fit as squarely under the definition of crew as the first quote would suggest. I believe flying in proximity/touching end cells requires different preparation regarding safety briefings and gear (hook knife, helmet, ect.) than a FS or freefly dive however it does not fully fall under what most skydivers consider a crew dive. Again, IMO, when a crew jump (docking in lines) is performed a different set of briefings (docking center, calls for incoming and point) and gear (marked center cells, marked center A lines, long pants, long sleeves) are called for. This makes proximity flying/touching end cells and CReW two different animals that should be treated as such. To the OP I don't see anything wrong with the approach or execution of this jump. The only word of advice I could give you would be to plan for the more experianced person to execute the first dock with the newer jumper holding a straight line. Then after a successful dock letting the newer jumper push in for the second. Just an opinion.

Wish I could have been there. I kept getting texts everytime the heli loads went.

I do not know how much he charges but as for your other question I will stand in line with the others in this thread and tell you it was well worth it. Very relaxed atmosphere and very very enlightening.

Depends on what I am trying to do. Normal hill, I pull down and slightly out. If I am in the corner I will actually pull them together slightly behind my head (I feel like I get more power/quicker response this way). I have picked up this technique since jumping velos. I pushed out more on FX, XAOS 21/27, and Sensei.

I took this video however I did not post it. It is not an act and the other thread has a lot of good information about the effects of hypoxia. This jump convinced me not to do another high altitude jump. Ryan

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I enjoy logging. I have my Tandem students sign my log after the jumps and it is fun to look back on. I also use Paralog for organizing the details of each jump so I can see how many different types of aircrafts, canopies, places, and types of jumps I have done. I really enjoy having accurate data and looking back through it.

Hey Dingle Berry, I got to ask, How do you know Loumeinhart's skill level? If I were to give an endoresement of someone elses canopy skills I would not have to assume he was competent. To the OP, I have jumped multiple sizes of pilots and Saber2s and the recovery arc for saber2s allways seemed longer.

The risers do not go to the release rings so it must be a reserve. with the reserve handle still stowed I am guessing AAD fire or pre-mature.

Glad to hear it worked out well. I got in 3 on the 4th myself. It was awesome to see the fireworks from altitude. We set up the car lights as useual and I set up 450s to plain out into the light. I would have had that beer on the last one had he not flinched declairing I was going too fast. Good times.

We used cars headlights parked facing upwind in the landing area for ground lighting when I did mine. (I have only done 4 night swoops so far) The lighting worked very well and I felt comfortable performing the 270s. It would have to be a very clear night with a bright moon for me to do one under natural lighting alone. Another word of caution is when your shadow comes in view you are still on the hill and it is a dangerous time to become distracted. I have seen my shadow on previous night jumps and it did not concern me, however on swoops it comes at you quite a bit quicker and it made me flinch 2 of the 4 times. Have fun but also know your limits and stay safe. Blue Skies (clear nights), Ryan