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Even if you get banned Wendy, I will still jump with you! Blue skies, Jim

Blue skies, Jim

Wrong! They don't give a crap about our liberties. They want us to all be Muslims or dead! Blue skies, Jim

Boy if it is Max, two of the Anomaly quys would like to be there since he taught them how to FF! ...but with nationals, training, etc??? Blue skies, Jim

It's a great feeling when the bird lifts off! Welcome back to the world. THANKS!!! Jim

Instead of thinking of the turn as a 360, think of it as 4 90 degree turns. This will help you learn to keep your eyes on your partner and will get faster the more you practice it. At first, try to put a definitive pause after each 90 degrees, make sure you see your partner adjust if necessary, then make the next 90. Blue skies, Jim

Modified for Elle: Because I fly I laugh more than other men I look up an see more than they, I know how the clouds feel, What it's like to have the blue in my lap, to look down on birds, to feel freedom on the wind... who but I can slice between God's billowed legs, and feel then laugh and crash with His step Who else has seen the unclimbed peaks? The rainbow's secret? The real reason birds sing? Because I Fly, I envy no man on earth. Blue skies, Jim

Cars are parked everywhere including right next to the organizer tents and the packing tents. Leaving your stuff locked in the car is the safest place unless you have a non-jumper sitting with the gear while you are in the air. Stuff does get "lost" at the convention. Blue skies, Jim

Prayers for you & your family Rico! Blue skies forever, Jim

Congrats! Now the real fun starts... Blue skies, Jim

Congrats to everyone at Burnaby! Way to go Dave! Blues, Jim Blue skies, Jim

LA Rapid Transit Blue skies, Jim

Although there is no standard, many dropzones load tandems first, students, freeflyers by size of group, bellyflyers by size of group, skysufers, and low alt hop n poppers. Ask what the dz and the jumpers want for the interval between exits since with different aircraft there are different airspeeds to deal with. Most of the pilots will use a series of lights to indicate door and exit. Be familiar with the specific lights on each aircraft. Go arounds are frequently performed to insure that the tandems do not land off. This is especially true if there are large belly groups that take some time to climb out and exit. Watch the lights! If the pilot feels the exit is to long, he will stop the exits and go around. Don't be intimidated by the other jumpers on the load. If you think you are long, request a go around. If you are going to be exiting first, ask one of the locals to help you with the spot. Generally if he gets out right after you, he isn't going to put you out where you can't get back. Watch for gear snag points inside the aircraft and keep your hands off the door rails and inside bar until the door is open. Observe the local customs in handling the seating, putting seats up, seat belt stowage, etc. In an Otter it is nice for the tandems if a jumper has folded the rear bulkhead seat for them. Blue skies, Jim

Good luck CC! Glad you got the opportunity to move up. Blue skies, Jim

Bet was for jumps, but I will take beers! You get off cheap that way... Don't remember who was flying. Seems like a young guy? Blue skies, Jim

Hey that was my first, ever boogie right after I got off student status and before I had my A. Only reason I could go is because Chuck was running it using his King Air. Remember it almost landed with the wheels up? Hey, if I come this year can I collect on our football bet from several years ago? Blues, Blue skies, Jim

Now if we could just keep Tom quiet, I'd be home free! Blue skies, Jim

You obviously don't know Trent. Blue skies, Jim

Congrats Dave! You'll do well. Blue skies, Jim

Thank God I am only in one of them! Nothing to lie to Trent about!!! Blue skies, Jim

Damn, I still can't believe that I am older than you! Well at least right now we're the same age... Hang in there old man. I'll mail your gift as soon as I figure out how to wrap a cane. Have a great day. Did Tammi give you one to grow on? Blue skies, Jim

What size main were/are you jumping on student status? How are your landings? Blue skies, Jim

Amy has be released by the hospital and will be in Houston til Thursday. She and Jason will return to Eloy then. Blue skies, Jim

Aaaahh...this brings up the question we have discussed before. Is a 3 point 44-way better than a 2-point 46-way? Blue skies, Jim

Vibes, thoughts & prayers for both of you! Blues, Blue skies, Jim