MexPilot

Just wanted to know if anyone had plans to be jumping the bridge next week on Tues 28 and wed the 29. I want to drive up tues morn and get some jumps in. Send me a PM if I could join ya. Thanx D "When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return." Leonardo da Vinci

A lot of views and discussions on this forum are very conservative. The are very good views on how to get into base and what to do as well as not to do. We all can learn from them. I did about one year of research and learning before I did my first jump. Now I will be the Devils Advocat. I think there plenty of jumpers out there who learn to BASE in an environment with no FJC and help from a high number jumper. As I heard before Mentors are hard to find. And if you find one you are lucky if they live with in a reasonable distance. I hardly talk about my first few jumps just because I know it would bring on the coals. I think JappSutter is very correct when he says "Intelligence and humility are the only requirements to be a safe BASE jumper. The rest is just bonus." Dont get complacent, be humble and never think you know everything, it will help you live longer. Adios D "When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return." Leonardo da Vinci

"“It wasn’t just some yahoo stunt,” Pierre said. “I chose to do it so it would open up doors so I could witness my faith in Christianity.”" Yeah, so if he would have died I guess the doors would have been shut and his faith in christianity would not have been good enough. Thats BS leave the big JC out of it, it was the beilief in himself, his landing area, and his experience, which kept him alive. Next time the causes and conditions might favor another turn out. In the end YOU make the decision to jump. But enough of that. That was crazy and good thing he made it out. Oh and koodos on the record. D "When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return." Leonardo da Vinci

Twezzers, and it sucks. "When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return." Leonardo da Vinci

Hey yall, Last night I landed in mesguite and prickly pear. Just so you know the dog hair removers, (sticky rollers) is pretty good at pulling small thorns out of F-111. If that dont work twezzers. Adios "When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return." Leonardo da Vinci

From your experience what contributes the most to an off-heading opening: Poor pack job, Bad Body Positon, Wind Currents (any other ideas) ? How often do they occur ? I also asume the bigger canopy you have, gives you the most time to recover from one. Diego "When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return." Leonardo da Vinci

After my first crew jump I was hooked, I am looking for a lightning as I type. "When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return." Leonardo da Vinci

Newbie, looking for some experienced jumpers to meet in Dallas or Austin area. Any info would help. Thanx Diego "When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return." Leonardo da Vinci

I am sure there are a ton of different opinions. What camcorder is the best for camera flying? SO far from what I have read it looks like The Sony PC 101/105/109//330/335 are most common. So which one benifits skydiving the best? Any help is appreciated? Thanx Diego "When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return." Leonardo da Vinci

Drew. What happened after the roll?? I am guessing the pilot recovered. What did the jumpers do??? Diego "When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return." Leonardo da Vinci

I am a mexican and I am pilot "When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return." Leonardo da Vinci

Thanx for all the help you guys, I cant wait. "When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return." Leonardo da Vinci

Hey Yall, I am currently a newbie to skydiving. I got my A license a couple of weeks ago. I currently have 31 jumps. I recieved my training through the old static line methods out of a 182. The max passenger load I have seen is a big 4 . So this weekend I am thinking of going to Eloy renting some equipment and having fun. Are there any suggestions and tips when jumping at a Big DZ and Big Planes. Any info would help. Thanx Diego "When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return." Leonardo da Vinci