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_________________________________________ I know what you're saying. I've been through, what you are (have) experiencing/ed. Total bummer! Chuck
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No, I'm referring to the 'non' halucinagenic. In 1984, during the finishing process for one batch of the mesh, used in the vents of round parachutes, somehow or another, acid was introdused into the solution. This caused a break-down of the mesh and the acid could leach into the canopy fabric. A tensile test and Bromocreasol Green was introduced to test 'suspect' parachutes for acid. Riggers had to test each 'suspect' parachute for possible acid in the mesh and pull-test the fabric. Hope, that helps. I think, all those parachutes are no longer in use... at least, I hope they're no longer out there. Chuck
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__________________________________ Yuppers! Chuck
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I'll bet, I know what they're gonna want when they turn 16... besides a driver's license! Chuck
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What she did is referred to as: DWHUA! Chuck
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All of the above, are... TRUE! Chuck
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Pretty good stuff, there! Chuck
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yes we all have bad teeth ________________________________________ Don'cha just love 'generalities'???? Chuck
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In this case, it wasn't so much the customer as the gear! On several occasions over a 5-yr. period, I had different people bring the same two parachutes and harness-container to me for assembly, inspection and pack. Both parachutes had been jumped to the point of dirty, nasty! All of the gear was 1970's era. One of the parachutes was 'supposed' to be a reserve. No labels on anything! All of the people who brought that 'junk' to me had paid $500.00 for all of it. I refused to pack any of it and told each person who brought it to me that they bought some 'high-dollar' boat covers. The last I saw any of that 'gear' was 2-yrs. ago. Chuck
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_____________________________________ Ther should be a chart in your 'Owner's Manual' or, a quick call to Sunpath Products. Like Sparky said, a check of web-sites can be educational. Chuck
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_______________________________________ That could become... 'habit-ual'! Chuck
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____________________________________ It is a chemical used to test for the presence of acid in Nylon mesh found on round parachutes. This all comes from a 'scare' during the 1980's, 1990's and to the present day. It primarily concerned the now defunct (in the U.S.): G.Q. Security co. of San Leandro, Calif. That company made pilot emergency parachutes and harness-containers. Chuck
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You're excused! Sound like we are arguing with the choir. Would that be Preaching to the choir? MEL In Canada The're all godless heathons, so they don't "preach" to one another they "argue". Fricken Communists!! ____________________________________ They produce good beer!!! Chuck
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Then why only pick those items? Dogs/cats/cars/trains........they can all get wet. We need a scan of the cards. ________________________________________ I guess, because, that's all that was on the cards! I was just WAG-gin' it. They could'a had a Buick, Oldsmobile, Caddilac and a scooter! Chuck
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They can all get wet? Chuck
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____________________________________ rather odiferous herb! Chuck
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Just a content smile on your face and a spring in your step. I can honestly say... a good dump has never put a "spring in my step"! if a dump is that good, youre probably not alone in there! I mean that feeling like you've suddenly lost a few pounds... Don't even try to tell me you don't know what I'm talking about! while I will agree that ive felt like a weight has been lifted. Im still missing the "spring in your step" result. If Im walkin in to a bathroom, and theyre someone with a smile and a "spring in their step", I think Ill just go somewhere else! ______________________________________ Maybe, you're doin it wrong! Chuck
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Since it's winter it's a good time for gear inspections.
masterrig replied to dbattman's topic in Gear and Rigging
______________________________________ In a perfect world... yes! Chuck -
_____________________________________ Thank you. Yes, I am proud to be a Master Rigger. I worked hard for it. I probably should've left the word 'just' out of my statement. Chuck
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"God bless a cow" - have you heard this phrase before?
masterrig replied to TheAnvil's topic in The Bonfire
I've never heard that expression. I guess, it's good if... you're in the dairy business! Chuck -
I got stranded in Salina Kansas, years ago. Same reason... snow covered roads. Went back through, a few months later and the town was just about gone... tornadoes! Chuck
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Since it's winter it's a good time for gear inspections.
masterrig replied to dbattman's topic in Gear and Rigging
Good lord! You do have your work cut-out for you. I love it too when, you do find something that needs to be repaired the usual response is; "I only wanted it inspected and re-packed!" What is it about the word 'inspect' that seems to get lost? Chuck -
Several years ago, when I was working on my Senior ticket, my instructor stressed to me about having the manufacturer's instructions and referring to them. He told me, they (instructions) were there for a reason and that; "You can't pack without them!" He also told me that if, I ever had to appear in court, I'd look pretty stupid if, I said I had'nt used the instructions. I'd also, more than likely, lose my 'ticket'. Now, I'm just a Master rigger and I still, refer to manufacturer's instructions. The manufacturer's and the FAA, want us to use the instructions so... I use them. What's the deal? It's not rocket science. I think, the point is moot. Chuck
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________________________________________ Who'da thunk it? A take home test? Dayum! where were you, when I was in college. Chuck
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There was a thread on this very topic, awhile back. The 'Evolution', a 21-cell, had some problems, those were corrected with the 'Super Evolution'. If, i recall correctly, the 'big' problem (Evolution) was with the 'collapsible' pilot chute. The bridle line, tended to hang up, causing an 'inversion'. The pilot chute, collapsed as the parachute opened and the bridle line was drawn back through the top-skin and bottom skins of the parachute. Chuck Chuck