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  1. danornan
    Whats interesting is the basic philosophy behind this statement is almost 100% true for anything in life. People with the least self confidence are usually the bully. People the best at their job are usually the most humble and willing to admit error because they know they have nothing to prove. The best skydivers don't go around trying to show off to every whuffo that walks on the dropzone. And if I'm not overweight, I don't need my wife reassuring me all the time that I'm still attractive to her. You could go on and on with this list. And I think its no different on both sides of the religious debates with the Pledge of Allegiance and our currency. Public prayer and yada yada. +1 The loudest generally have the least to say. Dano
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    What type of skydiving do you want to do? Some DZ's are more noted for fun jumpers, head down, or team activity. Let us know your preference...... Dano
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    I think if you foot leaves first, you are sort of in trouble. Kind of like diving out when you should be dive floating! You are already behind the curve..... Dano
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    I mostly jump Cessna's, so I gotta ask. I was always taught to launch off the left foot-downwind foot (this would be left foot going out last) in order to keep the right shoulder a little high/present to the relative wind when exiting a left-side door. Has something changed???? You are making my hair hurt! I can't imagine really thinking about it that much after the first few jumps. Just keep it simple and be at one with the wind...... Dano
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    Keep it simple. As you dive out, just present your chest to the prop blast and then gradually turn down to the formation. Once you get the feel for it, you won't have to do that. You can go out many different ways and use your body as a surf board on the prop blast. Dano
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    Don't forget the Twilite..... Not the best, but it's a room, shower and clean sheets.... Well, it used to be! Nothing like waking up to the sound of a DC-3 in the morning..... Dano
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    Put me down for at least 3 jumps.... No matter where in Florida. Oh and we used to get 40 + video in the Southern Cross. 12,500 about 20 minutes too. Dano
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    LookMa Wedge Mudflap Alti-Mount for me on the left side. It is out of the way, always there when I need to look and I don't worry about forgetting it. I've been using it for as long as I can remember and never had a problem seeing it or my handle. For me, a wrist mount is in the way and just one more thing to be concerned about. After several 1,000 jumps, I really don't spend a lot of time looking at my altimeter. I have it when I need it, but mostly rely on an audible and my eyes. Oh, and I know Frank, who maked the LookMa and he's a super guy who skydives and manufactures many great quality products. Dano
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    "I don't think personally that the seat belt will help much in a (MAJOR) accident, but it might keep the bodies from all ending up in one small spot. Maybe make it easier for the EMS to locate everyone or if it just a slight bump ( is that possible?) keep everyone from landing up on top of one person. Wow, I accidental leave out one word and it just keeps on coming.......! Of course it will help and make a difference in a non fatal, minor accident. As I said, I always wear one and it is so ingrained that I generally reach for one on my motorcycle. Dano
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    That's a nice looking bike. About 6 months ago I got a new BMW K1600GTL. About the same horsepower, but slightly more weight! Rained the day I brought her home! Dano
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    Tebow

    danornan replied to gher's topic in Speakers Corner

    I’m reminded of the following joke: Jesus is playing a round of golf and after whacking the ball into the water after a ridiculously long drive, is seen by the following foursome walking on top of the water to get his ball. One member of the foursome remarks to the other, “Who does he think he is, Jesus Christ?” “No” the other says, “He IS Jesus Christ; he thinks he’s Arnold Palmer!” Dano
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    They all work. Just don't get one that is too big to carry full, because the vacuum principal will go into effect. Separate inside and outside compartments are nice for organizing. Amortized over the 10 years or so that you will use it, the difference between the cheapest and most expensive is just a few dollars a year. Vacuum Principal: All spaces will get filled + just a little more! Dano
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    Like I said, if you are hot, it doesen't matter what you wear! If you aren't, wearing cowboy boots won't make you so.... Dano
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    If she is hot, it doesn't matter what she wears! If she not cowboy boots won't make her so. Kinda like smoking.... I can't stand it normally, but if she is really hot, I can ignore it! If she's not, then well, you get it............ Dano
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    I'm sorry your gear was stolen. Hopefully someone will learn from your loss. Generally flying from the US, the international carriers are more service oriented. The US airlines generally treat us like cattle and with the governments approval, provide limited service except to get you from point A to point B now in their words, " please shut up!" I fly with gear, but never check a parachute. I alway carry it alone in a seperat bag that can be easily opened by TSA. Dano
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    mea maxima culpa mea maxima culpa mea maxima culpa mea maxima culpa and a few hail mary's........ ok? Dano
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    Krisanne, you are correct and thanks for the correction. I always wear a seatbelt (even look for them occasionally on my motorcycle!) and realize that my comment came off a little sarcastic. My real fear in a minor airplane accident, if there is such a thing, is the person or camera that is not attached. The rest of us become the target. You are correct and the report that you linked is a good one to re-read. Dano
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    You would think that after turning the plane around a few times that either the DZO or the pilot would take action. $$$ generally speaks! I don't think personally that the seat belt will help much in an accident, but it might keep the bodies from all ending up in one small spot. Maybe make it easier for the EMS to locate everyone or if it just a slight bump ( is that possible?) keep everyone from landing up on top of one person. Dano
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    It's like voting for the "Cream of the Crap." I do want to get rid of all present politicians though and vote in a new set of crooks. The old crooks know too much. Dano
  20. danornan
    Glad that you survived and it's good that you are sharing your story. Hopefully a few will read it and follow your advise. One of the beginning problems in this sport is that new skydivers are in a hurry to become advanced skydivers. In my day ( here I start to show my age) we did a few static line jumps and then slowly progressed to hop and pops and slow delays before opening. We flew a predictable pattern and I never felt the need to hook it in. I always wanted a nice soft landing and never understood additional excitement after my parachute opened. I was anxious to go back up though and do it again. After a few 1,000 jumps, I still look forward to a nice, slow, soft landing. Dano
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    Couldn't the view be valid in reverse regarding the lane-splitters? That's a good point and I didn't think of it that way! Maybe allowing the motorcycle to keep moving is like an extra traffic lane. As long as traffic is moving slowly and the motorcycle is moving safely, why would that be a problem? Dano
  22. danornan
    I'm pretty sure that CA is the only state where it is legal. In addition to the previously stated benefits of riding a motorcycle, another important one is that you either become very good at defensive driving or you don't survive very long. It's a shame that some people feel that if you get ahead of them in their vehicle that you are somehow beating them in an imaginary race. We are all better off helping as opposed to hindering and it can be the same on the road. Dano
  23. danornan
    One of the best ways to reduce your $$$ liability is to live in or establish residence Florida where a lot of what you own can be judgment proof. Things like your home, IRA, 401-K, Annuities (ways to use, save and keep cash safe) and I'm sure that there are others... That's why so many well paid athletes have residency here and protect money in large expensive homes. Dano
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    Maybe consider an anger management session or two? You have a real problem! Dano
  25. danornan
    I don't think that the majority of skydivers want swooping banned, but I do think that they would like to see it separated from the landing pattern of the typical drop zone. I don't swoop, open low and I don't base jump. I think that there are a lot of similarities in all three. I'm not against them either. I think that that swooping is a lot like base jumping and low pulls though. Education has probably lowered the incidents of them. I just don't want to have to worry about getting cut off in the landing pattern by someone who has decided to do a hook turn or swoop, even if they have cleared their air. The activities need to be separated. Education will help in lowering the fatalities and accidents, but they will continue, just at a lower rate. Dano