ufk22

And you know this as fact or that is what you where told? In 30 some years of jumping I have never seen paperwork for 5 jumpers in a 182. I am not saying it is not done but I have never seen it done with approval. 13,000 in under 15 min. might be doable with 4 jumpers but no way with 5. That is an average of almost 900 fpm. You can be sure running 5 jumpers is not for the benefit of the jumpers. SparkyThe paperwork doesn't approve the number of jumpers. The paperwork is for 5 approved seat belts for passengers/jumpers plus pilot seat belt. We have the paperwork for our 182. This has no effect on weight and balance issues. We haven't hauled 5 in the plane for a few years. This is the paradox of skydiving. We do something very dangerous, expose ourselves to a totally unnecesary risk, and then spend our time trying to make it safer.

The military has done numerous studies that show fatigue, hunger, and/or environment (heat/cold) are the three factors that seriously impair judgement. Looking back over many years of jumping and student training, most mistakes I have made have had one or more of these factors. I try to keep this in mind midway through any day of hard jumping and slow things down a little, make sure I eat and stay hydrated. I also make sure the same is true of my students. What you noticed is a sign. How well do those last training jumps of the day go? How many problems occur on those sunset loads? This is the paradox of skydiving. We do something very dangerous, expose ourselves to a totally unnecesary risk, and then spend our time trying to make it safer.

At this point, I am not sure if what I was told about this guy was true. It made sense, but more recently I have been told that he IS an experienced jumper. Hope this is not true. Ignorance can be dealt with, but there is no cure for stupidity. This is the paradox of skydiving. We do something very dangerous, expose ourselves to a totally unnecesary risk, and then spend our time trying to make it safer.

The triathalon would be my last choice, old technology, vwery narrow window on the flair, but if you can learn to stand up all your landings on this canopy, you can land anything. This is the paradox of skydiving. We do something very dangerous, expose ourselves to a totally unnecesary risk, and then spend our time trying to make it safer.

my home DZ flies our Supercessna (io550, wing extensions) with paperwork and belts for 5 jumpers, but we haven't actually flown a load with 5 for a couple of years. It's incredibly tight and if you we ever lost the engine it could be a disaster. There is paperwork for doing it, but just because it can be done doesn't mean it should be. This is the paradox of skydiving. We do something very dangerous, expose ourselves to a totally unnecesary risk, and then spend our time trying to make it safer.

But you, like the children of Lake woebegone, ARE above average. This is the paradox of skydiving. We do something very dangerous, expose ourselves to a totally unnecesary risk, and then spend our time trying to make it safer.

Bottom line is if you don't know anything about emergency medical procedures, you could do more harm than good. I would recommend standing by in case your help is needed for transfer. If your help is asked for, ask what and how before doing anything. The fact that his buddy was screaming is just an overreaction by someone under stress. This is the paradox of skydiving. We do something very dangerous, expose ourselves to a totally unnecesary risk, and then spend our time trying to make it safer.

torn rotator cuff is pretty common, especially for someone who is OLD. This is the paradox of skydiving. We do something very dangerous, expose ourselves to a totally unnecesary risk, and then spend our time trying to make it safer.

The videos you posted don't show anyone dead because of unstable reserve deployment. Sorry, but the question is not "would you rather be stable or unstable for reserve deployment?" The question is "would you rather have an inflated reserve with line twists at 500' (or less) or a stable body position as you hit the ground ?" I jumped for 8 years without an RSL, 18 years without an AAD. The first 5 or 6 years in the sport I NEVER wore a seat belt. Neither did anyone else i jumped with. These were my choices at the time, but even then I didn't try to say that my choices were right, just my choices. I now know better. You can say that RSL's are not for you, but you can't say that there are safety advantages of not having one. It's just not the case (CRW being the obvious exception to the rule). The best argument for RSL would be what appears to be the longest running continual thread on DZ.com, "stupid things I have done" This is the paradox of skydiving. We do something very dangerous, expose ourselves to a totally unnecesary risk, and then spend our time trying to make it safer.

When I started jumping, the DZ had an OUTHOUSE and no-one wasted all that time messing with seatbelts. I lived through that, I'm OK, so that must be the best way. And don't forget training the old way. A good ass chewing when you screwed up but nothing to tell you why or how to fix it. And the sentinel AAD's, they were so much better. I really think we should go back to all that......NOT. and don't get me started about adding machines... This is the paradox of skydiving. We do something very dangerous, expose ourselves to a totally unnecesary risk, and then spend our time trying to make it safer.

tunnel time will be the most valuable prior to 15 sec delays. If a student is going to have a problem that the tunnel can help, this is usually where it starts. 5 sec delays don't give them enough time/speed to really get into trouble. tunnel time prior to the class will have no significant value until they reach terminal, nothing wrong with that, but most s/l 1st jump students never get to freefall. This is the paradox of skydiving. We do something very dangerous, expose ourselves to a totally unnecesary risk, and then spend our time trying to make it safer.

I would think that is an issue with any line type. from what PD told me after, much more a factor with any microline than with old Dacron. This is the paradox of skydiving. We do something very dangerous, expose ourselves to a totally unnecesary risk, and then spend our time trying to make it safer.

4 chops in my first 5 years, none since (20 years). Step through at 50 jumps, horseshoe exiting on a formation load (bumped my pin out on exit), friction knots (didn't know about the importance of keeping twists out of steering lines with micro line), and PCIT (by a packer). None in the last twenty years, mostly under a stiletto. This is the paradox of skydiving. We do something very dangerous, expose ourselves to a totally unnecesary risk, and then spend our time trying to make it safer.

I have a ball cap a good friend gave me years ago, on the front is a pair of cowboy boots and below that it says “When you get a man down – put the boots to him”. Stop and consider what it was that put him down. I have received some information that he is not a 1 jump wonder but has been around for awhile. This makes his actions even more reprehensible. While some don’t mind having their chain jerked, it pisses me off. Sparkyya, the only thing worse than him being a one jump wonder is someone with experience saying that stuff. "Ignorance can be cured. You can't fix stupid" This is the paradox of skydiving. We do something very dangerous, expose ourselves to a totally unnecesary risk, and then spend our time trying to make it safer.

From the guide: The consequences of a negligent or wrongful certification, which would permit an unqualified person to take the controls of an aircraft, can be serious for the public, for the Government, and for the Examiner. If the examination is cursory and the Examiner fails to find a disqualifying defect that should have been discovered in the course of a thorough and careful examination, a safety hazard may be created and the Examiner may bear the responsibility for the results of such action. Of equal concern is the situation in which an Examiner deliberately fails to report a disqualifying condition either observed in the course of the examination or otherwise known to exist. In this situation, both the applicant and the Examiner in completing the application and medical report form may be found to have committed a violation of Federal criminal law Alcoholism and DUI's are required to be reported. I am truly sorry that a few feel that they can endanger skydiving by continuing to support loopholes and irresponsible conduct. I am getting a lot of heat from a few individuals for speaking my mind, too you,... Deal with it. Because this is why this forum exists. I'm sorry that a few have resorted to flooding my other e-mail with spam and crap mail. To those that want to continue to have me act as a voice in bringing up difficult subjects and bear the wrath of a few, please use the PM feature here. But understand that skydiving is a small community with very vocal individuals that have no problem throwing you under the bus. I can not always guarantee your anonymity.you didn't recognize that this is a quote pulled from one of your wandering posts??? And no matter what, you still have done only one tandem and have lied many times about your "skydiving career. You are not qualified to comment on most things on this board If you want to prove I have lied to anyone, please justify your assumption with some real facts. I sleep well tonight because I haven't mislead anyone here. Other than much intentional tone and some outrageous sarcasm that I world hope is clearly visible. You on the other hand would be worthy of the William Randolph Hurst award.

I thought about this all week, I've been traveling again,... Yes there is no good reason to not use a washer, the size "0" isn't small enough, and the potential considering the large numbers of individuals that don't understand their gear is huge. I have often spoken about system factors and the next breakthrough in safety will be recognizing and accepting the system point of view. Part of this is the effects of peer pressure! We are social beings and what we see and how others around us act is a huge factor in promoting safety and also the negative side of things in perpetuating stereotypes that do nothing for us... So I have succumbed to peer pressure, thank you and have reinstalled the washer and also using just an overhand knot. I think the figure 8 knots and the double triple knots don't load up enough and can back off over time. Peer pressure is a good thing. I'm surprised no one mentioned the question: "What do you gain by not using a knot?" This is the real question... Thanks again for the humble pie and your concern for everyone, this is how it's supposed to work. I can only wonder if that recent tail strike could have been prevented by a little more peer pressure? Cthis is an update for anyone reading this thread and considering chrisd's advice. We have just found out that Chris doesn't own a rig (with or without a washer), has NEVER made even one solo skydive, did one tandem for Father's Day in 2012. That is his sole skydiving experience. Do not take anything he says as anything more than the SAS that it is. I would just ignore him, but he is constantly putting forward bad, dangerous advice while not having a clue. This is the paradox of skydiving. We do something very dangerous, expose ourselves to a totally unnecesary risk, and then spend our time trying to make it safer.

When you present your opinion, you should be ready to back up your qualifications to validate that opinion - This is not a difficult concept and anyone should not feel offended that they were asked to back up their opinion. He has done 1 tandem and is willing to lie about his total lack of experience. What more qualifications does he need? See chrisd's entire skydiving career here... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynvuaydTebI This is the paradox of skydiving. We do something very dangerous, expose ourselves to a totally unnecesary risk, and then spend our time trying to make it safer.

At least they "ask." On a personal note perhaps some one could enlighten me about the USPA. I have always thought that the USPA is us? Get enough "votes" and the organization moves in this direction or that direction. And ya there is going to be a minority that isn't happy, it's kind of the nature of a democratic organization. I personally like the idea of the USPA doing what it has to too protect skydiving, but when some just toss out suggestions about how to make this or that better, my first reaction is how are we going to pay for this? How could we implement it? I mean from an outsiders position I see lots of really great suggestions, but I'm not seeing how to make these suggestions happen. We have, good or bad, the Third class medical requirement, it is easy to implement because the onus and responsibility is upon those who need it. It really doesn't cost the USPA anything. But what is going to be the cost for the reduced requirement idea? Who is going to implement this? Yes I know this point of view frequently leads to the "self declaration" similar to the a-d declaration that exists, but I can't see this happening with tandems. If someone has a public relations campaign that they want to start to support some changes, and it makes sense for everyone, then put it on the table? Other than that, and I hope no one takes offence but acceptance of what we have doesn't seem so bad? CUSPA is only "us" for those who are members. My guess is that your temporary membership expired over a year ago. a link to chrisd's only skydive... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynvuaydTebI This is the paradox of skydiving. We do something very dangerous, expose ourselves to a totally unnecesary risk, and then spend our time trying to make it safer.

And a note to the mods, please leave ufk22's post here, If I have any say in the matter that is,....

Yes it did. But if for some reason yours feels funny or really has some pressure points, give it a couple of days before you return it. (If it does go back then the 50 bucks for postage is well spent, if you can't find someone else's to try on. Or you can order 2 different sizes and then return just the one as an idea??) They do kind of change after a bit. Not sure if it's just that you get used to it or what. But for the first few times it does feel a little funny putting it over your head. But you get used to that very quickly. I've also found the distortion to be less with the G3, but that has been an issue with some other helmets mostly in the past. And for the sake of clarity there really isn't much distortion in the first place, you would be hard pressed to notice. C I know you didn't ask this, but here's the answere anyways: What happens if I forget to put down my visor after I exit? Well you simply reach up, when you have a moment and put it down. It really is a non event!! Awsome hu?Pay no attention to this post, he doesn't own a skydiving helmet, he isn't a skydiver, he has made one tandem a year and a half ago, his world is his own invention. This is the paradox of skydiving. We do something very dangerous, expose ourselves to a totally unnecesary risk, and then spend our time trying to make it safer.

From the guide: The consequences of a negligent or wrongful certification, which would permit an unqualified person to take the controls of an aircraft, can be serious for the public, for the Government, and for the Examiner. If the examination is cursory and the Examiner fails to find a disqualifying defect that should have been discovered in the course of a thorough and careful examination, a safety hazard may be created and the Examiner may bear the responsibility for the results of such action. Of equal concern is the situation in which an Examiner deliberately fails to report a disqualifying condition either observed in the course of the examination or otherwise known to exist. In this situation, both the applicant and the Examiner in completing the application and medical report form may be found to have committed a violation of Federal criminal law Alcoholism and DUI's are required to be reported. I am truly sorry that a few feel that they can endanger skydiving by continuing to support loopholes and irresponsible conduct. I am getting a lot of heat from a few individuals for speaking my mind, too you,... Deal with it. Because this is why this forum exists. I'm sorry that a few have resorted to flooding my other e-mail with spam and crap mail. To those that want to continue to have me act as a voice in bringing up difficult subjects and bear the wrath of a few, please use the PM feature here. But understand that skydiving is a small community with very vocal individuals that have no problem throwing you under the bus. I can not always guarantee your anonymity.you didn't recognize that this is a quote pulled from one of your wandering posts??? And no matter what, you still have done only one tandem and have lied many times about your "skydiving career. You are not qualified to comment on most things on this board This is the paradox of skydiving. We do something very dangerous, expose ourselves to a totally unnecesary risk, and then spend our time trying to make it safer.

Don't take advice from someone that has done only one tandem. That would be Chrisd. This is the paradox of skydiving. We do something very dangerous, expose ourselves to a totally unnecesary risk, and then spend our time trying to make it safer.

He has 1 tandem. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do=post_view_flat;post=4575876;page=3;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;mh=25; This is the paradox of skydiving. We do something very dangerous, expose ourselves to a totally unnecesary risk, and then spend our time trying to make it safer.

"You are a small child, without a degree or any experience, so what you have to say isn't worth listening to." This is the paradox of skydiving. We do something very dangerous, expose ourselves to a totally unnecesary risk, and then spend our time trying to make it safer.

"You are a small child, without a degree or any experience, so what you have to say isn't worth listening too." This is the paradox of skydiving. We do something very dangerous, expose ourselves to a totally unnecesary risk, and then spend our time trying to make it safer.