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Nice job on the packing visuals, Sid.

I must admit to not having it in there because I have seen numerous folks "Pre-Cock" and never verify the cock after getting it in the bag. SO, I've been teaching students to ensure the kill line is centered in the D-bag prior to placing the canopy in the bag... Then you only have to cock the kill line once after the first two stows are done. However, consensus amongst my peers would dictate that I change it. I have done so, but added a "Stop Check" on the chekclist to verify the P/C has been cocked. Unfortunately, the changes and bolding of important points is greater than the 60 kb upload allowance. So here it is for you to manipulate, bold, modify, as you see fit. If you'd like version 2 in MS Word format with rows and check boxes, send me an email and I'll send it to ya: Tie 3-rings together with “Pull-up” cord Place two weights in main packing tray Brakes Stowed (Set) (Excess brake line NOT routed through risers) Slider Up and UN-collapsed Right-side toggles in Right hand/Left-side toggles in Left Hand Walk down to canopy maintaining Line Order & Line Tension Line Group Check – 1) Right front group to right front of canopy; 2) Right rear group to right rear of canopy; 3) Right brake line group to right furthest rear of canopy; 4) Left front group to left front of canopy; 5) Left rear group to left rear of canopy; 6) Left brake line group to left furthest rear of canopy. Place all line groups on right shoulder with nose to the left Count and collect nose cells (7 or 9) Grab all nose cells and punch towards center of canopy and vigorously pull left Place both hands over canopy and smooth out excess air Peek between stabilizer groups to check for line continuity NOSE – according to manufacturer or personal specs (Roll and stuff or leave alone) Place nose between legs Split line groups on either side of your head Pull slider over head across back of neck Ensure the CENTER CELL Seam runs straight down “D” lines on right side to center cell seam and chop canopy outwards to the right “D” lines on left side to center cell seam and chop canopy outwards to the left “C” lines on right side to center cell seam and chop canopy outwards to the right “C” lines on left side to center cell seam and chop canopy outwards to the left “B” lines on right side to center cell seam and chop canopy outwards to the right “B” lines on left side to center cell seam and chop canopy outwards to the left Grab Right side “A” and stabilizer lines and flake out stabilizer canopy to the right Grab Left side “A” and stabilizer lines and flake out stabilizer canopy to the left Redress from top to bottom ensuring lines are along center seam and canopy is chopped outwards creating “S” folds between each line group. Bend over at the waist 90 degrees and gently release canopy Pull slider over head and quarter between line groups as deep into the canopy as possible. Pull all four lines groups off shoulders and place on right shoulder maintaining line tension to rig (milk any line slack up and down into the canopy). Re-dress all lines to center seam Find center of tail and place left hand at the bottom of all the line groups Gently pull tail up to the bottom of the slider & four line group while keeping lines down and centered with left hand GENTLY Pull tail around canopy Wrap bottom of tail TIGHTLY around the four line groups Wrap tail ends towards nose until they meet Twist & wrap top and bottom of tail together at least five times Place four line groups in right hand and wrapped tail in left hand Go down on right knee and use left forearm to gently lay parachute down Cock “Kill Line” Pilot Chute Place right knee on tail/lines and lay down on the canopy to remove excess air Redress canopy from bottom to top criss-crossing inwards until parachute width is same size as “D” bag. Lay on canopy and remove final excess air. While laying down, check deployment bag bands and orient for parachute stowing Remove weights Kneeling on right side of canopy, place “karate chop” one-third up canopy and “S” fold Straddle and maintain first “S” fold with hand Pull next third over first “S” fold creating three “S” folds Dress top of canopy into “S” folds Gently place knee on top of all “S” folds Pull “D” Bag over canopy using “Condom” method Roll bag towards lines/ rubber band through grommet and stow first line group 1.5 inches (Ensure rubber band stows are tight) Rubber band through second grommet and stow second line group 1.5 inches STOP Re-Cock or verify kill-line parachute or Pull standard pilot chute bridle grommet to grommet Continue “S” folding lines approximately 1.5 inches until there is ~18” of suspension line Place bag in main pack tray with toggles facing towards reserve container. & close tuck tabs according to manufacturer specs.. Place excess suspension line in a “V” at a 45 degree angle towards bottom of pack tray while holding the bag by the bridle above the pack tray. Place D-bag in main pack (straight up & down or down and rotate according to manufacturer) Close main pack tray flaps according to manufacturer’s closing specifications Fold pilot chute as trained and place in BOC (if there are bulges in the BOC, use fist to flatten and check for “Monkey Fist.” Ensure bridle routed straight from pin to handle

Yup. Its in there and bolded.

riggerrob made some suggestions that I bolded on the cheat sheet. Unfortunately, that exceeds the 60 Kb allowance for uploading. If you'd like the newer version; email me and I'll send it directly to you.

Good points. I should put those in bold on the cheat sheet

If your eyes fail, you have your audible.

One for flat-packing. One for Pro-packing. Psycho-packing is on the Icarus site. The checklists are intended as a guide. If you show them to someone, they may have incremental differences. As you progress, you'll see many variations and techniques. I've had many students say, "Well, so & so does it this way." Remember this: "Different isn't neccesarily wrong." In flat-packing, some pack nose left, some nose right. The single common denominator that I have found (riggers feel free to jump in) is "Line Order and Line Tension." 1300+ jumps - no reserve rides. I strongly believe in those two elements. Here's your checklists... Edited to add: I teach Pro-Packing a little different. I have the students place the right line group over the right shoulder and the left line group over the left shoulder... then spread everything out so the center cell seam is running right down their crotch line. Its been my experience that its easier for the students to see the different line groups and center cell. Eventually, they migrate to all line groups over one shoulder once they get comfortable with identifying the line groups on their own. Course, I demonstrate flat-packing first, so they see the A, B, C, & D line groups.

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WHOA!! there Texas. You don't EVEN wanna start down this path, do ya?

No one. "Hollywood" jumps are without ruck & weapon; "Combat" jumps mean full gear and weapon. Training jump. Sorry for the jargonese.

Four generations of skydivers trumps just about every skydiving feat I know of.

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A beautiful sense of the true meaning of Christmas. Giving of one's self, of sacrifice, so that others may benefit. You have blessed someone's New Year. Thank you.

Exactly right. Normally referred to as "Gambler's Fallacy."

400' Night combat jump in the military. Was supposed to be 800'. Pilot flew over a four hundred foot hill (the panels were a little far out, but we weren't informed of a 400' hill on the dz during the MACO briefing. Whole stick got out. I did my four thousand count, checked canopy and WHAMMO!!. Hit the dirt. I looked up at my canopy wondering what the hell I missed. Then, I thought is anything busted. About then, a Major landed next to me and got a concussion, so I helped him out till medics arrived. All in all the whole stick landed after exiting at 400' and no serious injuries. military round (Bravos) at normal C-130 exit speed. Whew! That coulda been a really bad night.

Dachshund A small dog of a breed developed in Germany for hunting badgers and having a long body, a usually shorthaired brown or black and brown coat, drooping ears, and very short legs. So I suggest: Badger. Swoop (rhymes with droop).

I don't know if I'm more angry with myself or the Level I support. She spoke with such conviction that it was a 169.xxx... and I went down that path. I hammered on that thing for a good 6 hours based on that point. I should have stepped back and assessed better. After the Level 3 guy came in and I was able to post-think it, it made sense, sending packets, but not receiving... Thanks for your help... going off-line till after the holidays. Hope you enjoy yours... Blue skies..

"God save me from the good the do-gooders do." --Unknown

Also true... I spent $350.00 for a Paracommander, Belly wart and H/C brand new.

Nope

First question correct.

Since you want to be tested, I have one for you: 1. What is the name of the "line" where magnetic north is the same as true north. 2. This line only crosses a land mass in three places (I "think" that's right). What are they?

I took a nine year break and loved it when I got back in it. First three years were awesome. Been doing a lot of teaching the past two years and am kinda burned out for all the same BS reasons you mentioned. This season, I'm going to move around more to different DZs and perhaps compete some. I love accuracy (its a good old days thing)... might try some swooping... Ya got to mix it up some. Staying in one place hauling beef gets old for personalities like ours. While hauling beef pays for the jump and accrues numbers, it doesn't do anything for the quality of dives we make. I think I'd rather make less quality dives out of my own pocket than rack up numbers hauling beef. My .02