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A wonderful weekend is here to be had. I'll be jumping this weekend and think of ya' _______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/

hOTEL/RESORT ROOM with no thoughts of daily life following us. _______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/

For some reason, Cucumber/Melon scent drives we WWWWWILD! _______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/

Flowers, fine drink of HER choice. A Romantic get-a-way week end as if to be on a honey moon. Theme room place with hot tub. Heavy on the "Romantic/ Rogue " thing not so much the poetic type but the Don Juan type. _______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/

Maybe you can help me... explain what this is: 2) Due to limited maneuverability, airships do not normally fly a standard traffic pattern. However, if a standard traffic pattern is flown, it will be at an airspeed below most other aircraft. e. Parachute Operations. >>>It seems to say parachute is listed (else where, not mentioning 105) _______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/

Well, Honestly I think I got things stuck in my head from years gone by when I got my A lic in 1991. I had still been ground crew for Channel 8 's Balloon team and was told parachutes have right of way. (I have yet to find what was told to me from way back when). Dick Hess was Captain of the U.S. Balloon team and I probably took his word for gospel. _______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/

What can I say...she likes self full-FILLment at work, more power to her. _______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/

That's sexual harassment and you don't need to take it! Well, the thing I don't like is when that happens while I'm sitting... I Thought the stereo went out the one time _______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/

such poetry _______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/

***I'm in No position to encourage her actions. She has stated MANY things but, never asked me to the Ladies room. (Seems like she enjoy getting me going) I try to behave. She enjoys giving my "the brush-by" with her 42 FF's right after telling me her thoughs /or actions in the rest room I have YET to concider "Whacking it" in the Men's rm (just too uncomfortable with that) *my sex life is already good enough for me without inviting trouble. _______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/

I work in an office now and the girl how sit across for me always e-mails me to tell me she when was "taking care of business" on her break time. (personally, I'd keep that to myself) _______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/

I' will be jumping from a gyro-copter in late April But never knew anyone to jump a cropduster before. We have skyTractors here & none letting jumper go though. _______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/

Where is that stated? 9. OTHER TRAFFIC PATTERNS. Airport operators routinely establish local procedures for the operation of gliders, parachutists, lighter than air aircraft, helicopters, and ultralight vehicles. Appendices 2 and 3 illustrate these operations as they relate to recommended standard traffic patterns. >>> Sounds like you're talking about some state tresspassing law, not anything that has to do with the FAA, which doesn't write any laws regarding tresspassing. Dave Pa. tresspass would be more correct in this matter. (Like I said"OLD stuff but, still on the books and and used by Fox Hunt & "Lighter-than-air" you can still get sued for Damage just not hit with "Criminal tresspass") _______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/

THAT WAS just great. I'm sending that off to my daughter. (87 Days until her 1st jump) _______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/

I have found that NO video has helped my MORE than having someone go over better packing method in person while actually going through it. Videos is 2 dementional and I really need to have that canopy in hand to learn it. _______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/

With my low jump #'s I stay uptight about checking and rechecking my pc. I only have 50 jumps with a kill-line pc & it's on my mind a lot. _______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/

I see where you are comming from. I live in Pennsylvania and FAA states that "Local Practices are applied" Where I am maybe very different "LOCAL than else where. State of PA. Has a practice that (for some reason ie farm land/ fall into an OLD law of NON criminal tresspass for Ballooning that was written for "Fox Hunting")AC 90-66A - RECOMMENDED STANDARD TRAFFIC PATTERNS AND PRACTICES FOR AERONAUTICAL OPERATIONS AT AIRPORTS WITHOUT OPERATING CONTROL TOWERS Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration 8/26/93 Initiated by: ATP-230 1. PURPOSE. This advisory circular (AC) calls attention to regulatory requirements and recommended procedures for aeronautical operations at airports without operating control towers. It recommends traffic patterns and operational procedures for aircraft, lighter than air, glider, parachute, rotorcraft, and ultralight vehicle operations where such use is not in conflict with existing procedures in effect at those airports. 2. CANCELLATION. AC 90-66, Recommended Standard Traffic Patterns for Airplane Operations at Uncontrolled Airports, dated February 27, 1975, is canceled. 3. PRINCIPAL CHANGES. This AC has been updated to reflect current procedures at airports without operating control towers. Principal changes include: adding on "Other Traffic Pattern" section, amending appendix charts to remain consistent with the Airman's Information Manual (AIM), expanding the "Related Reading Material" section from "airplane" to "aeronautical" operations, adding definition and references to Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF), acknowledging straight-in approaches are not prohibited but may be operationally advantageous, and adding a paragraph on wake turbulence. 4. DEFINITIONS. a. Airports Without Operating Control Towers. Airports without control towers or an airport with a control tower which is not operating. These airports are commonly referred to as nontowered, uncontrolled, or part time towered airports. b. Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF). A frequency designed for the purpose of carrying out airport advisory practices while operating to or from an airport without an operating control tower. The CTAF may be a UNICOM, MULTICOM, flight service station, or tower frequency and is identified in appropriate aeronautical publications. 5. RELATED READING MATERIAL. a. Airport/Facility Directory (AFD). b. Airman's Information Manual (AIM). c. Fly Neighborly Guide, Helicopter Association International. d. Aviation USA, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). e. State aviation publications. f. Various pilot guides. g. Pilot Operations at Nontowered Airports, AOPA Air Safety Foundation pamphlet. h. Guidelines for the Operation of Ultralight Vehicles at Existing Airports, United States Ultralight Association. i. Facts for Pilots, United States Parachute Association. j. The latest addition of the following ACs also contain information applicable to operations at airports without operating control towers: (1) AC 90-23, Aircraft Wake Turbulence. (2) AC 90-42, Traffic Advisory Practices at Airports Without Operating Control Towers. (3) AC 90-48, Pilot's Role in Collision Avoidance. (4) AC 91-32, Safety In and Around Helicopters. (5) AC 103-6, Ultralight Vehicle Operations - Airports, Air Traffic Control, and Weather. (6) AC 105-2, Sport Parachute Jumping. 6. BACKGROUND AND SCOPE. a. Regulatory provisions relating to traffic patterns are found in Parts 91, 93, and 97 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR). The airport traffic patterns contained in Part 93 relate primarily to those airports where there is a need for unique traffic pattern procedures not provided for in Part 91. Part 97 addresses instrument approach procedures. At airports without operating control towers, Part 91 requires only that pilots of airplanes approaching to land make all turns to the left unless light signals or visual markings indicate that turns should be made to the right. b. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) believes that observance of a standard traffic pattern and the use of CTAF procedures as detailed in AC 90-42 will improve the safety and efficiency of aeronautical operations at airports without operating control towers. 7. GENERAL OPERATING PRACTICES. a. Use of standard traffic patterns for all aircraft and CTAF procedures by radio equipped aircraft are recommended at all airports without operating control towers. However, it is recognized that other traffic patterns may already be in common use at some airports or that special circumstances or conditions exist that may prevent use of the standard traffic pattern. b. The use of any traffic pattern procedure does not alter the responsibility of each pilot to see and avoid other aircraft. Pilots are encouraged to participate in "Operation Lights On," which is a voluntary pilot safety program described in the AIM designed to enhance the "see and avoid" requirement. c. As part of the preflight familiarization with all available information concerning a flight, each pilot should review all appropriate publications (AFD, AIM, Notices to Airmen (NOTAM), etc.), for pertinent information on current traffic patterns at the departure and arrival airports. d. It is recommended that pilots utilize visual indicators, such as the segmented circle, wind direction indicator, landing direction indicator, and traffic pattern indicators which provide traffic pattern information. e. The FAA encourages pilots to use the standard traffic pattern. However, for those pilots who choose to execute a straight-in approach, maneuvering for and execution of the approach should be completed so as not to disrupt the flow of arriving and departing traffic. Therefore, pilots operating in the traffic pattern should be alert at all times to aircraft executing straight-in approaches. f. Pilots who wish to conduct instrument approaches should be particularly alert for other aircraft in the pattern so as to avoid interrupting the flow of traffic. Position reports on the CTAF should include distance and direction from the airport, as well as the pilot's intentions upon completion of the approach. g. Pilots of inbound nonradio equipped aircraft should determine the runway in use prior to entering the traffic pattern by observing the landing direction indicator or by other means. Pilots should be aware that procedures at airports without operating control towers generally do not require the use of two-way radios; therefore, pilots should be especially vigilant for other aircraft while operating in the traffic pattern. h. Wake turbulence is generated by all aircraft. Therefore, pilots should expect to encounter turbulence while operating in a traffic pattern and in proximity to other aircraft. Aircraft components and equipment can be damaged by wake turbulence. In flight, avoid the area below and behind the aircraft generating turbulence especially at low altitude where even a momentary wake encounter can be hazardous. All operators should be aware of the potential adverse effects that their wake, rotor or propeller turbulence has on light aircraft and ultralight vehicles, 8. RECOMMENDED STANDARD TRAFFIC PATTERN. Airport owners and operators, in coordination with the FAA, are responsible for establishing traffic patterns. However, the FAA encourages airport owners and operators to establish traffic patterns as recommended in this AC. Further, left traffic patterns should be established except where obstacles, terrain, and noise sensitive areas dictate otherwise. Appendix 1 contains diagrams for recommended standard traffic patterns. a. Prior to entering the traffic pattern at an airport without an operating control tower, aircraft should avoid the flow of traffic until established on the entry leg. For example, wind and landing direction indicators can be checked while at an altitude above the traffic pattern. When the proper traffic pattern direction has been determined, the pilot should then proceed to a point well clear of the pattern before descending to the pattern altitude. b. Arriving aircraft should be at the appropriate traffic pattern altitude before entering the traffic pattern. Entry to the downwind leg should be at a 45 degree angle abeam the midpoint of the runway. c. It is recommended that airplanes observe a 1000 foot above ground level (AGL) traffic pattern altitude. Large and turbine powered airplanes should enter the traffic pattern at an altitude of 1,500 feet AGL or 500 feet above the established pattern altitude. A pilot may vary the size of the traffic pattern depending on the aircraft's performance characteristics. d. The traffic pattern altitude should be maintained until the aircraft is at least abeam the approach end of the landing runway on the downwind leg. e. The base leg turn should commence when the aircraft is at a point approximately 45 degrees relative bearing from the runway threshold. f. Landing and takeoff should be accomplished on the operating runway most nearly aligned into the wind. However, if a secondary runway is used, pilots using the secondary runway should avoid the flow of traffic to the runway most nearly aligned into the wind. g. Airplanes on takeoff should continue straight ahead until beyond the departure end of the runway. Aircraft executing a go-around maneuver should continue straight ahead, beyond the departure end of the runway, with the pilot maintaining awareness of other traffic so as not to conflict with those established in the pattern. In cases where a go-around was caused by an aircraft on the runway, maneuvering parallel to the runway may be required to maintain visual contact with the conflicting aircraft. h. Airplanes remaining in the traffic pattern should not commence a turn to the crosswind leg until beyond the departure end of the runway and within 300 feet below traffic pattern altitude, with the pilot ensuring that the turn to downwind leg will be made at the traffic pattern altitude. i. When departing the traffic pattern, airplanes should continue straight out or exit with a 45 left turn (right turn for right traffic pattern) beyond the departure end of the runway after reaching pattern altitude. Pilots need to be aware of any traffic entering the traffic pattern prior to commencing a turn. j. Airplanes should not be operated in the traffic pattern at an indicated airspeed of more than 200 knots (230 mph). k. Throughout the traffic pattern, right of way rules apply as stated in FAR Part 91.113. Any aircraft in distress has the right of way over all other aircraft. In addition, when converging aircraft are of different categories, a balloon has the right of way over any other category of aircraft; a glider has the right of way over an airship, airplane, or rotorcraft; and an airship has the right of way over an airplane or rotorcraft. 9. OTHER TRAFFIC PATTERNS. Airport operators routinely establish local procedures for the operation of gliders, parachutists, lighter than air aircraft, helicopters, and ultralight vehicles. Appendices 2 and 3 illustrate these operations as they relate to recommended standard traffic patterns. a. Rotorcraft. (1) In the case of a helicopter approaching to land, the pilot must avoid the flow of fixed wing aircraft and land on a marked helipad or suitable clear area. Pilots should be aware that at some airports, the only suitable landing area is the runway. (2) All pilots should be aware that rotorcraft may fly slower and approach at steeper angles than airplanes. Air taxi is the preferred method for helicopter ground movements which enables the pilot to proceed at an optimum airspeed, minimize downwash effect, and conserve fuel. However, flight over aircraft, vehicles, and personnel should be avoided. (3) In the case of a gyrocopter approaching to land, the pilot should avoid the flow of fixed wing aircraft until turning final for the active runway. (4) A helicopter operating in the traffic pattern may fly a pattern similar to the airplane pattern at a lower altitude (500 AGL) and closer to the airport. This pattern may be on the opposite side of the runway with turns in the opposite direction if local policy permits. (5) Both classes of rotorcraft can be expected to practice power off landing (autorotation) which will involve a very steep angle of approach and high rate of descent (1,500 - 2,000 feet/minute). b. Gliders. (1) A glider, including the tow aircraft during towing operations, has the right of way over powered aircraft. (2) If the same runway is used by both airplanes and gliders, the glider traffic pattern will be inside the pattern of engine driven aircraft. If a "Glider Operating Area" is established to one side of a powered aircraft runway, the glider pattern will normally be on the side of the airport closest to the "Glider Operating Area." This will allow gliders to fly the same direction traffic pattern as powered aircraft in one wind condition and necessitate a separate opposing direction traffic pattern in the opposite wind condition. (See examples in Appendix 2, Glider Operations). (3) Typically, glider traffic patterns have entry points (initial points) from 600 to 1,000 feet AGL. c. Ultralight Vehicles. (1) In accordance with FAR Part 103, ultralight vehicles are required to yield the right of way to all aircraft. (2) Ultralight vehicles should fly the rectangular pattern as described in Appendix 2. Pattern altitude should be 500 feet below and inside the standard pattern altitude established for the airport. An ultralight pattern with its own dedicated landing area will typically have a lower traffic pattern parallel to the standard pattern with turns in the opposite direction. (3) All pilots should be aware that ultralights will fly significantly slower than airplanes. In addition, ultralights may also exhibit very steep takeoff and approach angles. Turns may be executed near the end of the runway in order to clear the area expediently. d. Lighter Than Air Aircraft. (1) A balloon has the right of way over any other category of aircraft and does not follow a standard traffic pattern. (2) Due to limited maneuverability, airships do not normally fly a standard traffic pattern. However, if a standard traffic pattern is flown, it will be at an airspeed below most other aircraft. e. Parachute Operations. (1) All activities are normally conducted under a NOTAM noting the location, altitudes, and time or duration of jump operations. The Airport/Facility Directory lists airports where permanent drop zones are located. (2) Jumpers normally exit the aircraft either above, or well upwind of, the airport and at altitudes well above traffic pattern altitude. Parachutes are normally deployed between 2,000 feet and 5,000 feet AGL and can be expected to be below 3,000 feet AGL within 2 miles of the airport. (3) Pilots of jump aircraft are required by Part 105 to establish two-way radio communications with the air traffic control facility or Flight Service Station which has jurisdiction over the affected airspace prior to jump operations for the purpose of receiving information in the aircraft about known air traffic in the vicinity. In addition, when jump aircraft are operating at or in the vicinity of an airport, pilots are also encouraged to provide advisory information on the CTAF, i.e., "Chambersburg traffic, jumpers away over Chambersburg." (4) When a drop zone has been established on an airport, parachutists are expected to land within the drop zone. At airports that have not established drop zones, parachutists should avoid landing on runways, taxiways, aprons, and their associated safety areas. Pilots and parachutists should both be aware of the limited flight performance of parachutes and take steps to avoid any potential conflicts between aircraft and parachute operations. (5) Appendix 3 diagrams operations conducted by parachutists. /s/ Harold W. Becker Acting Director, Air Traffic Rules and Procedures Service _______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/

Well, because they don't. Right-of-way is governed by FAR Part 91 Section 91.113. That says, in part, that a balloon has the right-of-way over any other category of aircraft (even that of "gliders," which I assume a parachute would be considered as). GLIDERS? no, that not a good assumption. parachutes are in fact listed in right-of-way as parachutes. I used to be ground crew for a Balloon team (Lancaster Co. is LOADED w/ Balloons) AND according to the FAA an "Airship" (see balloon) does have the right -of-way over a ***POWERED PARACHUTE***. I'm not jumping with a gas powered fan on me just to possibly avoid Farmer mc Nasty and the FAA shows a balloon(controlable to altitude) in hieracrhy to a MOTORIZED vechilce with Parafoil wing not a parachute with constant descent only. In Ballooning, we have to have an "A" lic/ FAA cert. When landing in someones property, we went up with the intent to land some where guessing on winds. Never landing on airport property. If any damage, we paid but, allowed to land free of "Criminal tresspass" not free of: sued for property damage. Nothing seems fair from either stand point. I "feel" we should be protected from landing out and getting shot. ... SOmething about the Constitution that makes me feel I have a right to live. _______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/

Your instructor was wrong. Legally, a skydiver is *not* an aircraft. ***if so, WHY does a Parachute have #1 right -of-way in the sky. A skydiver does not have any of the legal protections a pilot does for landing in an open field. **what legal proctions would that be? The difference is obvious. A skydiver intentionally put themselves in the situation when they jumped from the airplane. A pilot with an aircraft emergency did not. *I believe the pilot decided to fly that day (intentionally go in the air as well.) _______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/

Yes, I have the VHS. I'm here in Lancaster, PA. _______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/

Skydiving is MORE on my mind than: sex, food, or money. I given up all of those things for jumping at one time or another but, never gave up a chance to jump for getting/doing them. (sad but, true) _______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/

"BEAUTIFUL BOY" by Celine Dion I love my son more than life itself. -Grant _______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/

I miss the Perris >>>CAMS< (plural) _______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/

I have In-Laws that life "'bout an hour for>anywhere kown" they say It' only snows once a year there and blows around like hell for 6 months. _______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/

So much for the constituion. _______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/