diablopilot

I do not support this BSR proposal. I agree that things need to be done, but another set of non-enforceable rules to address problems created outside "normal" DZ operations will not help. Requiring more of our instructors in this sport WILL have a marked impact. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

FWIW, AFAIK Perris and Orlando are measured just short of 12 ft corner to corner and are 10 sided. Airkix, NH and CO are 12 ft flat to flat and are 8 sided. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

Quit the sport because you can't find a rigger? Sheesh. Get your ticket. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

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Depends how it's measured. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

The FAA and BSR's require all student skydivers (non licensed) to have an RSL and AAD on their rig. Where are you coming from with the required part? ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

See, my thoughts were, I'd love to see the jumper get "checked" out over some jumps on somewhat larger more forgiving canopies, but to just rock up on the DZ when I've never seen ya, and none of the other instructors can rember when they were last in the air, and then get agro when it's suggested that the canopy might be a poor choice? ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

So I cad a conversation with a jumper today that left my head spinning. Guy shows up at the DZ, who has apparently jumped there before, although I've never seen them and I've been jumping there daily since November. They have 26 jumps. No A licence. Are a "Paragliding Tandem Instructor" with 2000 to 3000 hours according to them. Looks to weigh about 180 to 200 before gear. Shows up with a second hand rig with no AAD, no RSL. Main is a Samari 150. So the manifester checks with me to see if he can jump it. I tell them, not without an AAD and RSL. And then I add I think the main is a bad idea. The manifester goes to the jumper and informs them. I wander over a minute later and join the conversation, to try to give a little guidance. The jumper is not happy that he can't jump their rig, and I point out that it's because of the required safety equipment being missing. Then I mention that the canopy might be a poor choice for their skill level. Immediately the "experienced paraglider" term is directed towards me. While agreeing that there is some crossover experience I point out that not only are deployments an issue, but that the wing loading is a bit excessive. Next thing I'm told is that the jumper really wanted to do some practice jumps with the canopy since they were going to be jumping it off a tandem paraglider next week. I point out that this is probably the wrong choice and time to do a stunt like this. The reply is argumentative referring to the 26 skydives that have gone fine so far, the paraglider experience, and 3 BASE jumps the jumper claims to have made. I mention that I think that the BASE jumps are a bad idea at their level of experience as well. I choose to withdraw from the discussion at this point, saying I think the canopy choice is still a bad idea, and they can not jump the rig in it's current condition without an A licence. The jumper asks how they can get an A licence. Fortunately another Coach was nearby and stepped into the conversation at this point. Shortly there after the jumper left with their gear. So what says you all? I didn't need to suggest to the jumper that the canopy was a poor choice, but I felt it a responsibility. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

Good luck with that. Sorry to say the ones that should be listening to you the most, are listening the least. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

You can't. Multi tasking means you're diverting attention from one area to another. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

Not at all. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

I'm a little hot about this right now as I was run off the road again on my motorcycle by yet another driver not paying attention with a cell phone stcuk to the right side of their face. Try it. YOu might see what I'm saying. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

See what you fail to understand since you are self absorbed is that DRIVING IS NOT A RIGHT. It's a priviledge. And "Yank" is just as derogitory racist a term as "Limey". Neither of which is acceptable to me as they both apply to me. You're a pretty poor example of what the UK has to offer. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

http://www.drivenowchatlater.com/ http://www.drivenowchatlater.com/Research_and_Studies.html http://www.drivenowchatlater.com/Free_Bumper_Sticker.html ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

Oh boy, if you ask me, reasons a) & b) are arguments in SUPPORT of leaving the flag at half mast until the troops are out of harms way. People need a reminder of the cost. And reason c)? Well that's an argument for mandatory sterilization. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

No, it feels like I'm talking to someone who seems to be quite self absorbed. So you're coversations are more important that focusing on your driving as well? Or you assume, you're "just that good", huh? Oh, and stow the "Yank" bullshit. It's just as racist as any other slang. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

Why is it that this country has decided the flag should be lowered to half mast for a month when an ex-president passes away, or for a few days after the VT shooting, but it's not something important enough to do for the soldiers in the American armed forces that are dying each week overseas? ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

Are you actually defending the morons that are so wrapped up in their conversation it compromises their ability to control a potentially deadly 3000 lb vehicle? ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

I saw a brand new Corvette today. With a trailer hitch. WTF? ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

Listen up America! If you're driving your car, DO NOT put your fucking cell phone up to your ear!!!!!!! If you can't afford the $10 a hands free ear piece costs, then either wait to call the person back, or pull over! I'm sick and tired of being run off the road, cut off, or or nearly run over as a pedestrian by fucks who think they "just gotta take that call!" There once was a time when you couldn't get calls away from home or the office. Guess what? Your call can fucking wait! ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

And so since the standard for bigways are seperate and designated landing areas, why is it acceptable for a DZ to allow the same number of jumpers to land where ever they want when they are NOT on the same skydive? ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

Try training people to become skydiviers and see just how much low time skydivers "don't want to swoop". ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

Yep. www.velocityrigs.com ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

Well since you won't be packing your Pumkin Cypres into the rig, you can consider using it for the trade in value. ($80 I think), or selling it to me.

Relative to others doesn't stop at 3 ft. There is way more to flying with others. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.