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Gay-dubs - Discriminatory term used against aircrewman (AW/A-dubs) at my squadron. Yes I am one of them, but we get to fly, so we don't care. BUD/S-duds - Term for any person at the squadron who came from BUD/S (SEAL training) after failing. Yes I am one of those too, lol. I can't think of many more, but I'm sure I'll remember some later. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

Man, this video is just now being posted on DZ.com? Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

I refused to watch any more episodes after the Spartan beat the Ninja. Why? The freakin' Ninja was attacking in the open! A real Ninja would've used a crossbow, a trap, or something else without the Spartan even knowing the Ninja was there. Total crap! Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

YES PLEASE! g Funny, the Navy actually paid me to go to the Bahamas for 10-days. I did my job for 3 of those 10 days, and the rest were drinking Goombay Smashes on the beach, snorkeling in the reefs, tower jumping, and of course kayaking. Then they send me to an aircraft carrier for a month. Uggg. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

Pretty cool song. I'd love to play bass for a song like that. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

If the job comes with season tickets for both those teams then by god, go for it! Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

Well said. As it turns out I didn't know the AW3, but considering it's still an HS squadron, it hits pretty close to home. I was offered a chance to go to that squadron. It could have been me on that flight Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

Yes, I have been that sick before. Whooping Cough when I was 12 I think. If you've ever had whooping cough before you can probably agree that death would have been a pleasant alternative. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

I can only hope that they were knocked unconscious, and never woke up. To be conscious and pinned, or unable to escape a sinking helicopter is a fate I hope none of them had to endue. My friend in San Diego stationed at HS-10 told me it was HS-6 involved. I heard there was an AW3 among the confirmed dead, and 4 good friends of mine who are all AW3's went to that squadron. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

I've lived in State College practically my entire life, so I'll give you some info. It's a fairly small town, with mostly everything within a 10mi radius from downtown. There's plenty of modern stores, and great places to eat. Weather is pretty good year round, and it really depends on what you want to do. If you're an outdoorsman, there's lots of mountain trails, great places to bike, etc. If you're into history, State College, and Boalsburg especially have some very rich history. It's overall a fairly rural area, so unless the big city type atmosphere is what you like, then I think you'll enjoy it a lot. The roads aren't too complicated, so you'll catch on quick. Pros: 1. Good mix. of rural country, and college town. 2. Great places to eat. Try checking out the College Diner downtown, and order some grilled stickies. 3. Awesome place to own a mountain bike. Pretty much endless places and trails to go on an adventure. 4. Rich history. 5. No rush hour. Bumper to bumper traffic is very rare. 6. Plenty of modern stores and restaurants. Cons: 1. Airport can only handle small jets at the most. To fly anywhere for cheap, you usually have to drive to Harrisburg or Philadelphia. 2. I know there's a college skydiving club, but I didn't get into skydiving until the military, so I don't know much about local DZ's. 3. Drunk people shouting, "We Are!" "Penn State!" If you have more questions, just ask. As I said earlier, I think you'll really enjoy it. I wouldn't mind living there my whole life. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

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Last Question: How many times did you whack it during this quiz? Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

I seriously had to double check to make sure I wasn't in the WO forum, after reading 2 topics about encounters with hot guys. Guys: We need to counter this...now! Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

Would be pretty cool to have. It would be good for the economy too. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

You can buy a decent headtracker for between $300-500 now, but the thing that confuses me is the resolution. Some say 640x480, which seems terrible, but they are small LCD screens after all. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

They're called Head Mounted Displays (HMD's), and almost all of them can have you plug any type of device into, whether it's a PC, PS3, portable DVD player, etc. I'm thinking about getting one, because I'm doing a lot of workups on the Harry S. Truman, in addition to deploying this fall. I just got done with a 3 week det to the boat, and I had a difficult time trying to watch a movie in my rack on my laptop. I'm thinking this would be a great way to play games, watch movies, and...observe adult entertainment In all seriousness though, I am thinking of getting one. Not one of the $800+ ones, but a decent $250-300. There's a ton of different types out there, and reviews are hard to find. So, if anybody has every owned, or ever tried one, your input is greatly appreciated! Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

I had no clue at all about cars, until a couple months ago. Just from patience, online DIY manuals, and a hobby shop where I can use tools, and ask some questions, I have already: Flushed my cooling system. Replaced my transmission fluid. Changed timing belt, power steering, and alternator belts. Changed water pump. Not too bad after starting about 2 months ago. Comparing shop prices for the jobs, to the actual cost I paid to do it myself, I already saved $1000 total by not taking it to a dealership. I still change my oil at the dealership though, because it's relatively cheap ($35), it's done fast, and they also check my entire car for no additional cost, along with the pH levels of all my fluids. Basically, they tell me what's wrong, they give me an estimate, and then I read up on how to do it myself, and save $$$! BTW, I have a 2001 Honda Civic. As what was said earlier, you should absolutely replace the timing belt and water pump ASAP. If that thing breaks, which can happen at 90,000mi, or 150,000, you're likely looking at a new engine. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

Got this one done about 1 1/2 years ago. I've always loved wolves, ever since I was a kid. I have plans to add onto it as time goes along, but for now I'm happy. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

If I overhear experienced jumpers stating they dislike the winds, then I ground myself. If it's a slow day because of higher winds, I probably won't jump. I've had my share of downwind landings, and I care not to repeat ANY of them with higher winds. My personal rule. If I think landing crosswind, or downwind is too scary, or dangerous, then I won't take that risk. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

Not one I took, but one of my favorite ones! Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

I can chime in on one definite advantage of digital over analog. If someone is wanting to get into high performance landings, then I'd say a digital would have to be a must. For example, a person wanting to perform a 90 degree front onto final, they would first have to know how much altitude they will lose. Up high, when figuring out altitude loss, it's very hard to do with an analog, and in fact I believe it would be dangerous, because the error in reading an analog could be up to 100ft. This in addition to an analog's normal window of error, and you have somebody who could be off by 200ft. If performing a HP landing that needs to be entered at a certain altitude, that 200ft error could be the cause of a severe injury and/or death. Just my 2 cents. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

I was one who wanted to freefly right after getting my license. After some unsuccessful jumps, and missing out on a lot of fun, I decided to work up my RW instead. I don't regret the decision at all, as I have a solid RW base, and have now recently started learning the sit, to much higher success than before. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

Learning to use your fronts how? Are you talking about up high, or are you starting to come in on fronts? Have you taken any canopy control courses? How much do you know about the flight characteristics of ram-air parachutes, especially when they are exceeding the airspeed the trim was designed for? Do you have a coach teaching you how to swoop? I was a hotshot after I got my B around jump 65. I started using my fronts, and for awhile I was pulling off some nice surfs, even on my Spectre. Trust me when I say this, it WILL catch up to you, if you are not learning by means of a coach or course. I was ignorant, and luckily for me, I learned my lesson with no permanent injury. A bruised knee, and a limp for a couple weeks. Yes, there is some glory when you pull off a nice surf, and an experienced skydiver gives you a high-five to congratulate you. All that goes out the window, and I assure you, there is NOTHING that I have felt that has been worse, than when I realized I wasn't going to recover out of my dive. It's a split-second realization before you hit the ground, and A LOT of thoughts go through your head in that split-second. I don't want to hear about you going through a similar experience. If you aren't learning how to swoop properly, then stop now, and find yourself a good mentor. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

That's the way the bonfire should be though! I've enjoyed reading some of the latest crazy threads this past week Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

I always have a little hesitation trashing stuff I think I might use in the future. Out of the many years I have done this practice, I have missed nothing. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.