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Federal Magistrate Judge Nathanael Cousins in San Francisco noted: Not Cooper related but amusing. Trade secret case. Typical fed prosecutorial overkill. The defendant has been in jail with no bail for 17 months awaiting trial: From the defense: 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

Welcome back Jerry! Hope 2014 is a good year for you and your child bride Shelly. You and I had a cordial and mutually respectful disagreement at the Portland Symposium about whether Cooper chose the wrong chute and whether he could have survived the jump. I could see your points and I hope you could see mine. I think a skydiver and smoke jumper who worked in SE Asia and gained knowledge of the CIA sponsored 727 jumps over Thailand could have made the jump successfully. You might have to go work at Boeing for a while in tech documents to learn more about the flight tests with the 727 door open and stairs deployed. The Thailand jump flights had the stairs removed as far as I can see from the various videos. I am, of course, describing Sheridan Peterson. He could have made the jump, but I have ZERO evidence that he did. Its all speculative and circumstantial. The FBI ruled him out on DNA but prior to that test he was certainly of interest to them. The only evidence that makes me think Cooper died in the jump is the money find. It doesnt prove he died but it sure raises the possibility. I just dont see how the money got to T Bar from the presumed flight path. G said something to the effect that you did some tests with ping pong balls that showed objects could get to T Bar from areas under the flight path via Washougal wash down flow. Is that true? Mind posting some details? 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

Guru wrote to Jo Our Biker bar... never thought of it that way but it fits. Thanks Guru. Copyright info isnt at the USPTO site, they deal only with patents and TMs. Jo should look at http://www.copyright.gov/ for copyright info. I've addressed the issue of her legally pointless and defective copyright notice, but she keeps on posting it. No harm done, no utility either. I just chuckle when Jo tries to direct people on this forum not to respond to or quote or copy her etc. Jo is a fixture here. She had a long term lease on the building when we jumpers joined and turned it into our biker bar. I'm happy to have her here even though its frustrating at times. Jo demonstrates a classic case of outcome bias and is a tease, but you gotta love her dogged determination. It is her mission in life to prove that her husband, who would otherwise go down in history as a failed petty thief, was one of the most innovative and daring criminals of all time. She just keeps chugging year after year, no matter how daunting it seems. I sometimes wonder if this mission is what keeps her alive. 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

GrayCop wrote Too late for a 2013 Pulitzer Paul. 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

http://collections.washingtonhistory.org/emuwebwshs/objects/common/webmedia.php?irn=21442 Norm Hayden's Norjack chute story as first reported by Bruce Smith appears to confirmed. Amusing letter from fuel supplier reducing price charged from .30 a gallon to .11. Didn't want blood money prices. 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

I don't know. I wondered if somehow they tricked Cooper into exiting over the Pacific Ocean to a certain death and wanted to conceal this, but the pressure bump and the money find argue against it. The redaction rationale remains a mystery to me. 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

Yeah. I posted the link before I read the PDF. Too bad we can't get the transcript starting at 7:37 PM OK, we can return to the normal bickering. Move along. Nothing to see here folks. 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

In case you'd like to take a break from personal bickering and attacks and instead look at some evidence. http://collections.washingtonhistory.org/emuwebwshs/objects/common/webmedia.php?irn=21250 Thanks to Fred and Gwen. Happy New Year to all. 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

Robert99 wrote Are you aware that Jo got a dead dog exhumed based on her conviction that Cooper evidence was buried with it? 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

Robert99 wrote What? No way. There were many "Janets" who witnessed the surface to air missile strike on TWA 800. They also saw a cruise missile hit the Pentagon on 9/11. 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

AD NUMBER: 2013-24-15 PRODUCT: All Boeing Model 727 airplanes. SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2013-24-15 ACTION: Final Rule SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007-11-08 for the product listed above. AD 2007-11-08 required repetitive inspections of the in-tank fuel boost pump wiring, installation of sleeving over the in-tank fuel boost pump wires, repetitive inspections of a certain electrical wire, sleeve, and conduit, and applicable investigative and corrective actions; and repetitive engine fuel suction feed operational tests. This new AD also requires replacement of the wire bundles for the wing and center fuel boost pumps, installation of convoluted liners, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This new AD also requires replacement of the fuel quantity indicating system (FQIS) wires, a low-frequency eddy current inspection for cracking, and repair if necessary. This new AD also requires revising the maintenance program to incorporate changes to the airworthiness limitations section. This AD was prompted by a report of damage found to the sleeve, jacket, and insulation on an electrical wire during a repetitive inspection. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent chafing of the fuel boost pump electrical wiring and leakage of fuel into the conduit, and to prevent electrical arcing between the wiring and the surrounding conduit, which could result in arc-through of the conduit, and consequent fire or explosion of the fuel tank. [Original AD was in 2007] DATES: This AD is effective January 8, 2014. 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

No worries. Stock up if you wish, but if you run out no worries. Big incandecent bulbs will come across the border clandestinely if there is a demand. Even Freon 12 is smuggled in from Mexico. And don't think the cost will be prohibitive. Who ever expected crack rocks to get so incredibly cheap. If you want your incandescent bulb filaments to last much much longer run them at a slighly reduced voltage using a light dimmer. The color temp is more yellow at reduced voltage but the filaments will last for decades instead of a year or two. I went to 99% CFLs and am slowly converting to LED in some spots as prices drop. I have and will always have a bright incandescent bulb where I read. I just love the light spectrum these bulbs produce. But their efficiency is abysmal: This forum would be greatly enhanced by the return of Snow, Sluggo, Orange and Farflung. Others as well. I liked Safecrackin PLF for example. It would be great to have Larry Carr back too. Don't understimate the prestige and fame that would come to an FBI SA who closed the agency's only unsolved skyjack case with a rock solid Cooper ID. 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

Checking the articles, I think it's obvious why they never found him and perhaps what happened. It was -30 degrees Celsius on takeoff and there are several just HUGE lakes between the Thompson airport and Winnepeg. Possible cause of crash: Icing. Possible location of aircraft: Bottom of one of the lakes. Why use Occam logic when a conspiracy theory is possible? Bottom of a lake is so less interesting than the dark side of the moon. 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

FLYJACK wrote THAT angle has me very interested. Snow and I did a lot of research on the uses of bismuth possibly in combo with the other metals. What kind of environment exposed your suspect to bismuth? I dont get too excited about suspects whose image matches the FBI sketch. I've seen too many police suspect sketches end up being way way off base from the actual perpetrator's appearance. The Cooper sketch may be accurate or it may be inaccurate. The problem is that we won't really know until Cooper is ID'd by some other evidence. A Canadian working in a titanium foundry might fit with TK's evidence and hunches. The pure (non alloyed) Ti is of special interest. Put that in combination with bismuth and your choices narrow significantly. Too bad about no radios, but I can handle it... 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

LOL. Nope. I missed that. I wish Quade would let him back on. Our CA governor, in the spirit of Christmas, just pardoned a bunch of ex felons who served their time. Snow has served his time Quade. His offenses are no worse than people you've re admitted to the forum. 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

Now you've got my interest. But why hold back so much info? You and Jo practice the art of the tease. You could give plenty of details on your evidence without revealing your suspect's ID. What do you have that matches the tie metals found by Tom Kaye? Cooper comics won't put any suspect on the plane but metal matches might. I still want radios . Did your suspect have walkie talkies by chance? 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

Isn't it ironic that Jo, who explicitly and repeatedly accuses the FBI of lying and covering up, would insist that Flyjack check in with them before contacting any witnesses? I see I'm not the only one who saw the irony. 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

That would be so cool if the real DBC had gleaned the idea for the crime from this comic. Snowmman, who I believe first surfaced the comics issue, would be pursued by the press if they could ever figure out who he is. Carol "Abracadabra" would be a guest on late night shows. Her symposium presentation on the comics was just superb. How would you prove your suspect had read Dan Cooper comics? 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

Very cool FLYJACK! KML files are a great tool. I did a hop and pop jump from 18,000 ft with APRS ham radio telemetry gear that transmitted GPS and physio data. We were able to create a 3D KML file of the jump using the received data. You could see my position, heart rate and blood O2 level at various parts of the jump and also ground speed, altitude and CMG (course made good). Happy Holidays to everyone. 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

There IS something to be said for longevity...and hey WHO's an old guy? Aren't YOU older than me by a week or two?! +1 The type of jump made by someone who is stale matters a lot. If I have to dust the cobwebs off, I make sure it's a solo jump, I am the last to exit and I open higher than normal. That means any problems I have won't be endangering others. I did an 4 way RW jump with a guy who hadnt jumped in a long time. He was a decent belly flyer when current but he was all over the sky on this jump. Won't do that again. 377 first jump 1968, still jumping, no injuries. 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

Flyjack wrote New kid on the block with new ideas. What's not to like? 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

Robt99 wrote Robert99 is right about forward velocity decay time for jet jumpers. I watched many loads exit a DC 9 from 14,000 ft as it flew over the WFFC 2006 DZ at the old Chanute AFB in Illinois. You could see the trajectory arc clearly. After about 12 seconds the jumpers were falling straight down. Some jumpers far more skilled than I were able to actually climb above the jet using the high initial forward speed to generate lift on their bodies. I didnt believe it until I saw the helmet cam footage. They went into a track position (max lift) and aligned themselves with the flight path. They actually climbed above the DC 9 as it pulled away from them. It was amazing. I tried to emulate this on some high speed exit CASA 212 jumps but it was a dismal failure. I just watched the CASA jumpship pull away from me as I looked UP not DOWN at it. 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

Robert99 wrote Actually you can stabilize in roll and pitch without a horizon reference, but its hard to keep from yawing (turning) without a visual heading reference. I've experimented with closing my eyes and arching hard. I always end up belly to earth after a few seconds, but usually in a slow turn. If you add a high speed exit and aero asymmetry from an attached money carrier, all stability bets are off. 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

I have a few of these. What an ingeniuosly simple design. Not one line of code, no digital electronics, just a couple of AA cells, an altitude and rate sensor switch in series and a resistor capacitor delay to prevent contact bounce on landing from firing the pin puller. For belly flyers I think it worked pretty well. I am personally responsible for the SSE Sentinel 2000 mod to prevent landing misfires. I jumped an old 28 foot C9 canopy that was porous and my landings were damned hard. Twice I had my Sentinel 2000 fire on landing. I landed with such high force that the aneroid switch contacts momentarily closed from G forces and fired the puller. I talked to Steve Snyder who at first didnt believe me, but after the second event did and put out a mod to prevent it. I had a long talk with the Airtec and SSK guys at WFFC one year during a mini storm. I am an EE had long and interesting technical discussions with them. I asked them why they didnt go for a dirt simple design like the SSE Sentinel 2000. They told me that false trigger events would occur with that design on tumbling high speed exits, and on some of the more radical freefall and canopy maneuvers. According to these experts there are pressure spikes and dips caused by falling body aerodynamics and only software can sort them out. 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.

He could have pulled the ripcord while standing on the stairs facing forward or he could have made a freefall. If you want to be hyper accurate: http://keisan.casio.com/exec/system/1224830797 John Rich has a decent rough estimate approach: 377 2018 marks half a century as a skydiver. Trained by the late Perry Stevens D-51 in 1968.