Migs

Here is more food for thought folks Provided by NAVCENT/US Coast Guard: TEST PERIOD APPROVED BY DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF. TEST LOCATION EXACT DATES AND TIMES OF TESTING, DURING APPROVED PERIOD, WILL BE DETERMINED BY TEST RANGE EVENT PLANNERS. GPS NAVIGATION SIGNAL WILL BE UNRELIABLE WITHIN A: xxx NM Radius of Position China Lake, CA (CHLK 11-13) 07 NOV 11 - 16 DEC 11 (Dates/Distance are Approximate) 100 NM RADIUS OF POSITION: 36 09 18N; 117 37 32W ~Migs~ On Facebook

I doubt it, but anything is possible. Here is the link to report a GPS issue: http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=gpsUserInput This might clarify any issues in the area at the time of the competition. ~Migs~ On Facebook

I brought up the subject of implementing a repeater in the plane while we started having the problems. Issue with this is that it would have to be a very specific antenna to broadcast the band in which the GPS transmitter operates on. Has anyone look at pure logistics and terrain in this area before? You have a valley that is approx. 1,247 from sea level and Mountains at each side that peak at approx. 3,500 feet in the West and 2,300 on the Northeast. That’s approx. 4,747 feet in the West of DEAD SPACE and 3,547 feet in the Northeast. The particular terrain in the Lake Elsinore area could potentially create a funnel in which a Clear Point of Sight to obtain a GPS signal might not be possible if the satellite isn't directly over the area. At a rate of one rotation around the earth every 12 minutes I wouldn’t see a problem, but if there was maintenance being conducted by our friends in Gov. this could possibly minimize the availability of GPS signaling. Just food for thought. On my drive back to LAX from Lake Elsinore on Monday morning, my phone didn’t actually get a GPS signal until I left the mountain terrain and came to close proximity of LA away from elevation. ~Migs~ On Facebook

Very well said and outstanding job from the staff at Elsinore! It was an awesome experience and an honor to meet and jump with all of you. I am looking forward to the next wingsuit event. ~Migs~ On Facebook

I will be flying out here shortly in just a few hours. See you guys in the AM! ~Migs~ On Facebook

We were originally going to bring 4, but one wont be able to make it so we are down to 3. ~Migs~ On Facebook

Looking forward to the event! ~Migs~ On Facebook

'03 GSXR 1000 http://policelink.monster.com/nfs/policelink/photos/0217/8319/IMAGE_023_max600.jpg?1254742033 '01 GSXR 750 Track Bike/Raced CCS for 3 and 1/2 seasons http://policelink.monster.com/nfs/policelink/photos/0217/5779/50_2H__A347_max600.jpg?1254742037 '01 RC51 And my favorite one: http://policelink.monster.com/nfs/policelink/photos/0217/8327/racer1e_max600.jpg?1254742034 Been riding for 10 years now. It was my first passion before I ran into skydiving! Damn, there goes that "F" word again... I have to stop saying that! ~Migs~ On Facebook

I like your technique!!! ~Migs~ On Facebook

Welcome to the madness!!! ~Migs~ On Facebook

Thank you. Sure did! Had a blast :0) Got 3rd place on the accuracy contest on Saturday and Sunday we were able to get 2 rounds done due to weather conditions, but we still managed to have a good time doing it! ~Migs~ On Facebook

I am a newly A licensed skydiver and a student of the sport. I jumped on March 21st for the first time and fell completly in love with the sport. Just dropping by to introduce myself and say hello to everyone. Cheers and Blue Skies! ~Migs~ On Facebook