AndyMan

Yup. A trick I picked up from Winkler at Aerohio - inbetween jumps on humid days, put your lenses into a vacuum decompresion chamber. Old FXC calibration chambers are not too hard to find at DZ's that've been around for a while. The vacuum of the chamber will suck out the moisture. _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.

I joined a group of about 15 from Chicagoland, we flew the spotted Otter into the memorial service, ariving around 11:15. We were instantly amazed at the number of planes parked outside. My best guess was about 400 people showed up. The main hanger has half filled with chairs and ended up being standing room only. It was amazing to see so many familiar faces, some good friends, some people I haven't seen in ages too. I saw familiar faces from all over the world. It was really amazing to see so many people who's lives had been affected in one way or another by Roger. The service itself was very touching. Two of the most poignant moments were the pastor signing Rogers last logbook entry, and Rook and Missy walking down the ramp and boarding the Otter for their last jump with their Dad. I don't think there was a dry eye on the property. Rogers influence in this sport will be felt for decades to come. He lives on through all the people he touched. Chris, I'm sure Roger knew it was you flying his last load. He would not have had it any other way. _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.

I thought Fayard took over operation? _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.

I had mine removed after my first cuttaway, and before I started jumping camera. _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.

Yes. SVCHost is a wrapper for services that don't have their own .exe files. You'll often see multiples copies of SVCHost running. If it's hogging resources, look at which services are running. _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.

Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I could've sworn that the word "master" was dropped from the 'D' licence years ago. If I'm correct this argument is disingenuous and bordeline unethical. That said, I would love to see modern skydiving skills rolled into the current licensing scheme. _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.

I got my D last fall, when I had around 400 jumps. I couldn't in good conscience get my D before I could justify my abilities to myself. I wanted to be at a point where I felt comfortable with getting the rating. I can't quantify this. I am not saying I waited until I was an expert, or until I was a "master", or until I was an awesome skydiver. I waited until I felt I was ready. This waiting brought me pretty close to what the new requirements are, even though those requirements were not published at the time. My thoughts are that people who chase ratings just for the sake of having that rating are doing it for the wrong reason. Ratings are supposed to say certain things about you, and if it isn't "ballpark" remotely accurate you're being dishonest to yourself and your friends. Don't apply for ratings because you want them. Apply for ratings because you honestly believe you're ready for them. _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.

I had this exact malfunction a while ago, it started to spin rather quickly so was my first chop. My analysis of how it happened for me. I did a line check as normal, and packed the main as normal. As I was stowing the lines and got close to the container, I noticed - somehow, the pilot chute had managed to get itself passed through the lines. I promptly fixed this by removing the pilot chute from the lines, finished packing and went for the jump. In hindsight, what happened was completely different. The pilot chute did NOT get passed through the lines, while I was stowing, one lines got wrapped around the bag. It appeared to me as the pilot chute sticking throuhg the lines, but the reality was one line was wrapped around the pilot chute. The problem was that in addition to being wrapped around the pilot chute, that line was also wrapped around every other line in the packjob. Instead of pulling out the pilot chute, the correct action shouldve been to grab that one line, and wrap it around the bag completely. Hindsight being that the REAL correct answer would've been to pull off all the lines and restow them, but - well, I was young and stupid. _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.

Oh, my. _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.

I voted for regulation. Peer preasure isn't working, Education will only work if it is required, "optional" education like we have now with a few "canopy flight schools" around the country doesn't work. Education will work if it is backed up by regulations. Jumpers should be evaluated, and tested before being allowed to fly small wings. I would require this of all new jumpers, I wouldn't allow people to progress beyond a certain wingloading no matter how many jumps they have. E.G. - none of this "1.1 at 100, 1.2 at 200" stuff. Put a hard limit at 1.2 and only allow those with the rating to progress beyond. I would require this "rating" before granting a "D" licence. 1.6 at 500 jumps. _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.

Do you need the 105? You can grab the similar 101 from www.dbuys.com for $798 _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.

I dunno. I think a lot more people are dieing from small mains then they are from small reserves... _Am (who jumps a small main and a truck-sized reserve) __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.

As the article stated, these tests were done on planes and equipment made before 1989 - when equipment manufacturers started using better electronic shielding. Presumably the airlines are planning on installing this equipment on new planes, and not retrofitting the old ones. _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.

As for the camping bit, I'm planning on pitching my tent in the chicagoland region of the trailer park. It's a bit further away, but should be less stressful. Also, I did get word that the area designated as 'Tent City' will be only slightly larger this year, but I don't think the changes will make much of a difference. _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/750893.stm Tuesday, 16 May, 2000, 15:46 GMT 16:46 UK Mobile phones 'a danger to aircraft' Mobile phone calls made by passengers on aeroplanes can seriously affect the aircraft's on board equipment, The Civil Aviation Authority carried out tests on two parked aircraft at Gatwick Airport to find out the potential dangers of mobile phone use. It found evidence that calls produced interference levels which could disrupt aircraft systems. Faults that could be attributed to mobile phones use include false cockpit warnings, the malfunctioning of aircraft systems, interference in pilots' headsets and the distraction of cabin crews from their normal duties. The Authority carried out the research on aircraft equipment certificated before December 1989 which has not previously been tested for immunity from interference from mobiles. Equipment manufactured after 1989 has higher levels of immunity. The Gatwick tests revealed that a plane's internal doors do not block mobile phone signals but that passengers in the path of the transmission did reduce the signal. Prison penalty Dan Hawkes, head of the avionics section of the CAA's safety regulation group said: "The tests showed that a mobile phone used near an aircraft's flight deck or avionics equipment bay will produce interference." The CAA is now recommending that notices reminding passengers of the mobile phone ban are placed in airport departure lounges. It also suggests airlines should be encouraged to look into installing mobile phone detection equipment which would warn crews if a phone was in use. In June last year, Neil Whitehouse, of Mansfield, Notts, was sentenced to 12 months in prison after being found guilty of "recklessly and negligently" endangering a British Airways flight from Madrid to Manchester. 'I love you' A Manchester Crown Court jury heard that Whitehouse, an oil worker, had repeatedly refused to switch off his phone after being spotted with it on the Boeing 737. Experts said the plane's navigational systems could have been affected by radio waves from the phone even though no calls were made during the flight. Whitehouse was asked by cabin crew to turn the mobile off after he was spotted typing "I love you" onto the text face. When told it might interfere with navigation, he replied: "Why? Are we going to get lost?" The judge hearing the case called for the ban on mobile phones on aircraft to be reiterated. _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.

Yup, both Honda and Toyota have plans for a complete line of Hybrids, including SUV's, pickups, and sportscars. The fuel economy of these aren't expected to be off-the charts, like Bill's car, but will still be way better then anything else on the road. The numbers I heard were something like 35 MPG for the SUV. _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.

Only if thoroughly encouraged by the voyeurs in the crowd. _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.

Yeah, my little Crackhead (oops, I mean craichead) dislocated her shoulder last fall. Anyways, she's back - and infact made TWO perfectly good skydives today... I'm so proud of her, she flew the pattern and flared without radio assistance and even stood up her landing! She's a natural! _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.

That appears to be answered here: http://www.halojumper.com/all_the_right_questions.htm#how __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.

Well then I stand corrected, my memory must be failing. The "real facts of the incident" have not been made public, and as I quite clearly said, I wasn't there and am completely going on heresay. If you have a more accurate story, perhaps you'd like to fill us in? It was my understanding that Julie was struck after exiting the rear door, but Robert was struck after exiting the side door. You know full well a prop turns silently at the end of the shut down sequence. I understood it was at this time Robert was struck. Again, I wasn't there, and am only going on what I was told. But then again, I supose this is true of you, too. _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.

Only one thing I'm gonna say.... I've fly video!!!! _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.

It's possible I'm misquoting them. The lecture I'm thinking of was almost 2 years ago. I may be mistakenly thinking that the pull out was in the same discussion as ROL, which clearly does not belong in freeflying. _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.

Three reasons: a: because Monkey Claw told me not to freefly in them. (freeflying seminar, WFFC01) b: because nobody else has them, and this will affect the resale value of my rig. c: I don't see any advantages to them. _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.

Odd. In the Monkey-Claw freefly seminars at WFFC, they said that pullouts were completely unnaceptable for freeflying. I'm not entirely sure I see the logic in either argument, though. _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.