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Remi was the 1st to show up. Well of course, you were asking for a sub! Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Couldn't get ahold of Remi so you're doing an open call? Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Sorry. It's like when my car alarm goes off in the middle of the night and I can't find my keys to silence it. Total embarassment, but we just can't seem to keep him under wraps. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I replied in that other thread, but am moving the relevant part here before a moderator has to. In reply to Kallend... When discussing rules, precision of language is important. As are facts. USPA is not a federal agency and BSRs are not federal regulations. I didn't see where he said that USPA is a federal agency. Given that we are trying to remain a "self regulating" sport, and USPA represent our de facto mode of governance, I'd say the BSRs do fit the definition of "regulations". "National" probably would have worked better than "federal", but given that we are divided into regions with each having its own director who sits on the national BOD, the difference seems trivial enough to merit little attention. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Depending on the charity... ^ | | Risked own life to save others Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

^ | | Risked own life to help others Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Yes. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

As for the proposal that started this thread, I'm not sure what exactly they're talking about. Is it just a generic plea for the BOD to "please make a rule"? Or is it in support of a specific but unmentioned BSR that's already been crafted, such as the one I and all the other S&TAs got by email a month or so ago? Personally, I like the idea of modifying the BSRs to address this issue, but I've yet to see a proposal drawn up well enough to garner my support. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I think it would be fun to have my gal wear a pair that could be controlled by cellphone (with a password required that only I know). It'd have to be a very quiet vibrator though, in case I caught her in a meeting or similar setting. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I think it's not. If they are not able to understand such a basic concept.....well there's bowling. We could also including spotting, center point turns, and wrap EPs in the FJC, but we don't. There's a limit to how much a student will retain, after which it's possible that new information will be retained at the expense of other information. I'd rather give them the basics, things that they are assured of needing or that there's a reasonable probability of encountering (e.g. EPs). Topics like density altitude, AGL vs MSL, runway headings, and the location of various instruments in the panel are useful but can also wait. I do like seeing an altimeter reading elevation AGL mounted next to the door though. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

So how many of you use "student" versions of an AAD for your students and how many use an "expert" (or "pro") version? I'm not personally a fan of the extra firing parameter (even though my student rigs are so equipped) and am wondering if it's a clear-cut industry standard. Edit to add: In the poll, I'm hoping to learn what you actually use, not what you prefer. If they differ, please reply to note how. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Agreed, and that's a valid concern. I wish they weren't so named. Still, I'm thinking it's better to first minimize the chances of them going in, and once that's accomplished, try to minimize one's liability exposure. I'm not positive of it, but my gut feeling is that the student CYPRES adds more risk than it reduces. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

It was the pilot's fault for making jump run a bit low, the instructor's fault for not noticing and fixing that problem before dispatching you, and your fault for getting out without knowing your altitude. You and the pilot are newbies, thus mistakes are somewhat expected. I bet all three of you will be a bit more aware next time. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

What he said. You (or at least I) cannot teach proper emotional reactions to stress. I can stress cool, calm, and collected. I can be reassuring, and try to build confidence. But a person who panics under pressure is beyond my abilities, and I similarly can't teach those who refuse to learn. I've given the speech twice. I've got a current student who's been mentioned in this context by a couple of people, but I'm not quite convinced yet and will continue to try. Many people who are not cut out for skydiving never try it. Of those who do, self-preservation instincts usually kick in and most leave the sport on their own. Those who remain should first get our best efforts, but they should also get a respectful TUG speech when appropriate. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I'm curious how many instructors agree with you. Personally, I'm not a fan of the "student" CYPRES, even though I've got one in each of my student rigs. I think they fix a problem that rarely exists, and increase the risk of a problem that's more common. In my experience, students are much more likely to chop a landable main than to not chop a mal. Exactly one of my prior students has failed to chop a mal (blown up canopy), and it was a year or two after his student status...he had a hundred-ish jumps, was jumping stoned, and got to go for a ride in a pretty helicopter for his efforts. I also think students are much more likely to do an aggressive turn below 1000 feet than to not chop a mal. While canopy choices do reduce the chance of personal CRW, just last year I had a guy fire his student CYPRES while under a Navigator 280...I believe he was the second to do so with a Navigator at my DZ. I was glad I'd just spent 20 minutes reviewing 2-out procedures with him right before the jump. When these CYPRESs hit the end of their lifespan, I think I'll replace them with experts (if not sooner). Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Happy birthday Shannon. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

One of my all time favorite movies. "Oh, here's a fun fact. You made out with your sister, man!" "This absinthe is bullshit!" "Don't worry about telling your folks, I think they already know" "Oh, scuzi, me scuzi" Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

You've been around here long enough to read how common these dreams are. I've posted on the subject a few times. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I'd have had another pizza on its way to me too, but it would have been from somewhere else! Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I was born into the bottom fifth and am now borderline top fifth...not bad. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

That's pretty cool. It's first choice for me was a boxer. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

If you are lucky I'll remember that when I decide to go on my next shopping spree. I'm not sure what to say about the prospect of you shopping for restraints for me, other than "fucking cool!" Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Absolutely close it. Messing with a pilot chute while positioning a student next to an open door or having a student get next to that open door so you can hook up his S/L both seem patently unsafe. Granted, the latter could be worked around (hook up S/L first, while blocking access to the door, then reposition), but I'd much prefer there be something besides just me between him and a guaranteed reserve ride. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Not necessarly. Square circles cannot exist by definition. Married bachelors cannot exist by definition. Onimax entities are similarly illogical. You'll have to flesh that out a bit if you want it reasonably discussed. Blues, Dave The concept is simple, an omnimax god (omnipotent, omnipresent and omniscient) is a logical absurdity and like square circles cannot exist by definition. How so? i.e. How are omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient at odds with each other? Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

TheStepchild should be stepping into this thread to help out any second now. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)