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Sorry for your troubles, but by mentioning "I'd love to pay with Western Union!" you effectively told them, "I'm a dumbass scammer and I'm going to waste your time while trying to rip you off of a CYPRES!" Presentation and translation. For the future, try setting up a PayPal account, get a credit card or send an American buddy to buy it for you. Better luck next time. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

It very well could be. This specific matter is being discussed here - and not for the first time. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

Watch out, Highway Dividers. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

Small or minor differences of readings between altimeters is normal. A 1000' is not minor. Contact Alti-2. In my experience, they will do what it takes to make it right. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

Learn to spot. Your freebag and main will land near the peas every time. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

The one on the right looks like Pete Townshend. I can't make much of the one on the left. I picked the wrong day to stop sniffing glue. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

A rigger who won't pack her own gear?!?!?!?! Well, you're so darned cute I see how you got away with it. And who's the cute older girl with you in that photo? "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

PM Scott Campos (DZ.com moderator LouDiamond). He seems to have a lot of experience and knowlege about the this military system. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

Q - What's the smartest thing to ever come out of a blonde's mouth? A - Einstein's cock "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

Check with the rigger who will be supervising you. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

BEEEEOOOOOTTTCCCCHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

@ Slurp: +1 ETA: I see this has been addressed. Glad to see it, too. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

Mike, I'm sorry to tell you this but at 420#s, skydiving is not for you. It's not a matter of health or physical shape - there is simply not gear designed or rated for a person of your size. I know this is not what you want to hear. Can a square peg be made to fit into a round hole? Perhaps, but it's never a good idea to go forcing things. I wish you well, and I'll not be at all disappointed to be proven wrong about this, because skydiving is a lot of fun. There are plenty other things in this world that are also fun, however. Good luck and best wishes. Nova "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

Try banging them in the stinkhole, instead. It'll work better for both of you. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

You should complete your AFF where you start your AFF, unless you move during the program. Where should you start? Try your local DZ. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

My manual recommends starting with 3 ¼ " and adjusting as necessary. Not specifically helpful, but it seems Sunrise doesn't want to get into specifics. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

Clicky "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

They might be, but some of them know how to party "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

Where exactly is AUSTALIA? "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

Greg Gasson did those stunt jumps for a Mike McGowan film. The final clip shows him losing his grip on the rig and burning into the desert. It was cool, but "relatively" tame. Ask Bill Cole (aka Chuteless) about that. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

I spent last night untangling the main and inspecting the main, reserve and H/C of a post-cutaway tandem rig. I'll get it packed up today. I'm happy about that. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

Base is the DZO's fat daughter. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

Show me a packer that doesn't want the brakes stowed and the slider opened. Regarding the PC, you haven't found one that complains or makes an issue of it. That's not the same as not getting annoyed. You might have a hard time finding a waiter or other service individual complain to the customer about little things. It's counterproductive to gripe to the customer in any field. IME, packers will give suggestions or outright requests, if you don't ask . . . and they will charge extra, for the brakes & slider thing. It's a time thing. And why are you latching onto this insignificant datum when there are actual points in this thread to discuss? "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

Yes, but this, I think, is the heart of the "dirty language" in re this issue. FAR 65.125.a.2 indicates a rigger may "Supervise other persons in packing any type of parachute for which that person is rated in accordance with Part 105.43.a and Part 105.45.b.1" That means a chest main, a back main, a seat main, or a lap main. So I stand by my interpretation of the intent, based on the current language. The FARs seem to indicate something we know is not the case, that mains are worn on the back and not being TSO'd or certificated, are not type rated. Tell it to the FAA - it's their book and their language. I don't mind other interpretations, and I don't mind being wrong. I mind the FARs being unclear and/or erroneous. ETA: But I'm still not from the FAA "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

I think it is that one must connect the dots to understand what is the intent. Can't find your way through FARs? Thank a lawyer. Summarization of this aspect of thread: Part 65.111(a) clearly states only a certificated and type-rated rigger may pack parachutes intended for emergency use in civilian aviation. This includes sport reserves. Part 65-125-65 indicates privileges, which include supervision for packing any parachute for which the rigger has a type rating, specifically related to Parts 105.43(a) and 105.45(b)(1), which regulate the use of sport and tandem mains. So I believe the intent is there: 1 - A rigger may supervise the packing of main parachutes if the rigger has that type rating. So, for example, getting only the "easy" chest rating to supervise the DZ packing floor isn't going to work. 2 - Riggers may supervise reserve packjobs for the types for which they hold a rating, but those rigs may not be used "live", according to 165.111(a). But I'm not from the FAA. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73