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It seems like it's lifted a lot of spirits around here. We haven't had much do that lately. Relax dude, it's all good. N'awlens guy Oh yeah, it was a damn good game too. But what do I know?

When I was there there was a drunk asshole that was a real pain in the ass. Oh wait... that was me. Go for it... I won't be there.

So would a pilot be justified in banning wingsuits, given that they increase the posibility of a tail strike? If a wingsuiter hits the tail, is that the pilot's fault? But what do I know?

Time is from Alti-Track. The program that comes with it does better math than me. I did start wingsuiting a bit early, and I have several flights longer than 3 minutes. I very seldom get less than 2 minute flights. But what do I know?

Lots of places. The time adds up quick in a winsuit.

I applied for the 12 hr badge, and the USPA sent me a letter stating that a D was required. When I reached 500 jumps and got the D license, I got the award. No, it didn't make any sense to me either. But what do I know?

Do you think that you could not exit safely from that plane? Would you have not jumped? But what do I know?

First off, I believe that lawsuits should not be an option for skydiving accidents, period. The fact that they do happen can not be denied, and that causes me to find falult with the ad, as I can see the liability issues that could arise because of it. I don't have any solution to that aspect of this subject, so I would rather the USPA not put out anything that may cause problems for any drop zone. Other than that, I do think this subject is pertinent. Tail strikes are a very real danger, and for the USPA to take a stand on this is a good thing. It is an avoidable accident, and it should never happen. Both the jumper and the pilot are a factor. Both should do everything in their power to avoid it, as the consequences could be disaster! Random thoughts: It can happen by jumper errror on any plane, no matter how well the plane is flown. It can be avoided by the jumper, in most cases, no matter how badly the plane is configured. If that is true, it is our responsibility as jumpers to not hit the tail. And if you do... Suck it up Cupcake. No lawsuits. But what do I know?

Let's see a screen shot of the ugliest formation that would still be acceptable as a record with this program. That was a good way to illustrate the problems with the grid. But what do I know?

But then the song would have to go, "I wish I was in the land of hemp." Doesn't really roll off the tongue, does it? And what would come after it? "Larry, Curly, Moe and Shemp"? People would laugh at the South. Not that they don't already. Hey Y'All... Somebody hold mah beer! But what do I know?

Yeah, leave it in. The trolls are obvious, and oddly enough I'm starting to like the hairy little fuckers. They do bring out the best in Lurch. But what do I know?

Dave, I have read your comments with interest; thank you for providing your view point. I think that the fundimental problem comes from when your job goes from protecting the public from attack, and protecting a citizen from themselves. Be it any of the substances you name, or any victimless crime, it really boils down to you being compelled by your job to protect a citizen from the allegedly bad consequences of what they desire to do to themself. Sin tax falls into the same catagory. When the tax on cigs is higher than the cost of making them, the door is open to criminal profit making. People aren't going to stop smoking cigarettes, or pot, for that matter, or going to prostitutes, or doing anything else that makes them feel good, and be damned to your laws. The land of the free has more people locked up, per capita, than anywhere in the world. I automatically fear you because you're a cop, and that sucks. If you just stuck to real criminals, we would problably both be happier. Anyway, to your original point about cartels/mafia/gangs/terrorist orginizations, if you took away the profit from any activity that people are going to do anyway... Just a thought. But what do I know?

I do now, thanks. I did think they were talking about the cut away handles, because I've never had the ones on my rig come anywhere close to doing that. Anyway, thanks for setting me straight. But what do I know?

You know they're talking about the handles on the rig, right? Nope, I wasn't. But what do I know?

I hope that first you did at least 200 bike rides, and were trained by a qualified 'no handlebars' coach. Smooth roads. But what do I know?

How about the privilege of jumping at night? Having a D implies that a person has made at least 2 night jumps, and is therefore qualified to join in a more difficult night jump than would someone making their first one. I agree with you that night jumping is a skill that can be avoided, and still be a well qualified skydiver, but let's put the shoe on the other foot - What's so hard about doing a couple of night jumps? Why not just do em'? But what do I know?

You're right. I wouldn't base jump in my suit, and not just for the landings. Some suits made for skydiving, on the other hand, don't need cutaways at all. Just pointing out, no handles, no issues. But what do I know?

Oh, really? What are these 'handles' of which you speak? But what do I know?

Good lesson here. Plan the dive, then dive the plan. It's not unusual for newbs to suddenly think of something cool to do during a jump. Better to resist and stick to the plan. A great saying I read on here went something like this: I may not know everything the people I skydive with are going to do on a jump, but I DO know what they are NOT going to do. Thanks for that one, (twardo?) Pretty good lesson there. Good work on thinking this out, MJ. But what do I know?

I know; I posted in your defence. The 6 hours is what will hold you back. It took me 275 jumps or so, with 100 of them in a wingsuit. Note: 100 wingsuit jumps in no way gave me any help toward becoming an instructor. For most people you are looking at 360 jumps. Many may not be ready at that point, but if someone has really dedicated themselves toward instruction, and meets the requirements imposed by real world testing, I think they could do the job. But what do I know?

And a C license But what do I know?

Here ya go. But what do I know?

Good post Mark, and I agree with you. Even if a guy likes zooming around at top speed, by himself, which I do, there is no reason to scoff and slight the efforts and skills of others. Different jumps have different goals, but as long as they're all fun, (Yuri,) why sit on the sidelines and belittle those doing what you can't or don't want to do? Your posts seem particularly sour in light of the positive recognition FLOCKING has recently brought to our sport. But... fly like you want, just have some fun, and cheer up. But what do I know?

We also have Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, so shut up. That is so funny. But what do I know?

My first skydive was a tandem, and I wore a frap hat. The strap was loose and beat me severly around the neck and face. Wahhhahhh Suck it up cupcake, this is your chosen sport, don't forget.