Mike111

Fair play... + i guess in that situation, although risky of collisions etc... it would probably the only option if the plane was uncontrollable where you would have to hope for the best.

I know this is a slight diversion of topic... bt in an ermgency bailout when everyone might have to get out fast... is there an exit separation becuase say 22 people all opening their resrvees at 1000ft quickly might lead to some entanglement or collision if eveyrone exited too soon and were forced, due to altitude to open quickly? Thanks bill, Mike

Thanks for the info. I think it is the same in the UK aswell. But I would have to check. Let us hope our aircraft can fare a little better for the rest of the year.

Very sorry to hear of the loss... but was wondering what the miniumum exit altitude is in the USA in the case of an emergency - is it below 1000ft then one rides the aircraft down and hopes for the best>? Thanks for the info.

lol

I do not mean to intrude... but maybe a better approach would have been ( if possible) to find another base jumper at the convention to speak to him and explain to him. Then it is kept in the base family, who would probably spend more time with the jumper than ordinary skydivers. Just my 0.02

Do a search... i think all of it has been posted it before and contaisn all these fatcs.

I would 100% agree- the meticulous inspection skill, like you said developes thorough business practices, combined with excellent planning and personal responsibilty. throwing oneself out of a plane isnt as pointless as whuffos think!

How many skydivers jump to live, vs those that live to jump? I take first... but.

I was generally referring to the point until one is killed.

Is THAT why I quit a great paying job and have blown the last 7 years income on this sport? Wuffos freak me out. I hate crowds of them, and I don't get why they think i'm a wack job for jumping from airplanes. Of course they do pay me to do it, so I guess they're not all bad. Are you kidding? I just blew a ton of money on two new canopies. Ramen will be my friend again for some time. Beer? Only that which we can guilt out of newbs for "firsts"! (Now you know the dirty secret of why the "firsts" rule exists.) Fuck that, everyone else in the air is trying to kill me!!! Hmm....maybe. But this post is freaking me out man! Ahhh thats why there is a first rule... LOL. Might be expensive but can be used ot budget- like got 100£ = 3 jumps today blah blah blah. Must be quite useful... oh come on!!!!

I would definately have to agree that it can tear up families and cause distress and it is a very high price especially if it goes wrong.. but if one survives there are IMHO a lot of benefits (listed above) which are transferred to ordinary life. i think the biggest is the fear management

Rant: Even though many of these skills should be learned before, if one developes them they can, IMHO stand you in really good stead in other parts of life. The first thing I realised is that it teaches one how to budget: jumps are expensive as is gear and coaching. Therefore, one has to select wisely and prudently what to spend the skydiving budget, however much that might be on areas where it is deemed most necessary. This helps is finiancial planning in later life and prioritising. Secondly, it boosts confidence and social skills- if one is a timid personality, then the warmth of all, if nto most jumping circles enables one to intereact more freely and develope the confidnce to socialise a bit more openly. For jobs or moving residence this can really help. The ability of self control - knowing our limits and not allowing ourselves to be impulsive and say" i wanna try that canopy, even though it si a katana 120 at 50 jumps!) (unlikely choice of canopy thought lol). This can be useful again in terms of having self discipline and self control. The ability to trust others and oneself, whether it be packers, other members of a formation or one;s ability to pack - this self reliance increases indenependance and helps form cohesive bonds with other jumpers aswell- good skills when burdens are placed on you in later life in other areas... more chance of coping. Finally, the ability not to panic, to stay calm, evaluate a situation and make the right decision - e.g. malfunction. This correlates ot real life since a dangeros situation could occur quite easily - e.g car crash... thus this ability to retain our calmness would increase our chances of survival Just some thoughts. Mike

sounds interesting....

i give up

like cool down after the heat

fussy

Pool without a doubt

I would definately agree... or destroying them in the bunker after 12 attempts to get out

this isn't any advice but more of encouragement. For me, backsliding used to be the bugger- in AFF i was fine (lol you would expect to do it then) yet bout jump number 40 i was told i was backsliding. seems i hacve gone backwards in skill! Ahh fuck it... it will get better with practice... even if it feels ive gone a step back...as long as you were safe - the fact you didnt turn low to avoid the windsock is a good thing.... and you have fun... thats all that matters. IMHO of course... wanrin g- low jump numbers

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in england its the aa

somehow i thought u would say that!