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The closest place I know that's having winter jumping is Eastern Tennesse. Its really not all that far from Ohio. They also got a Pac750. http://www.skydiveet.com/ You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Starts Thursday Nov 11, but a bunch came early and they got pretty close tonight on a sunset load. GOOD LUCK POPS You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

What are the budget accommodation options? I don't remember a bunkhouse. They do have a bunkhouse and tent space is free. You might want to call/email them on their bunkhouse rates. There is always a couple of posts on the bulletin board which have cheap accommodation close by. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

DeLand gets my vote, actually its my winter home. Great skydiving 7 days a week. Last Feb was a bit cold but the rest of the US was in a deep freeze as well. Average Feb temps in daytime is 77 and 50 is the low. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

There are a lot of ways to erase a bunch of people but I don't like giving this garbage any ideas. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Great, Love those skyvans You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Right, And I agree with the stats that liberals have more time in school. However the fact is that libs were "schooled" by their own kind rather than educated. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Until genetic engineering in humans is perfected, I think sterilization is the immediate answer. Otherwise we run the risk of further infestation of this disease. And if a cure is discovered, future generations can benefit greatly as inoculations can be a requirement for school enrollment. Didnt conservatives in the 1930's already try those eugenics experients????? It does seem that the same class of people did not learn too much the last time they spouted this same kind of crap. Today most people in the world think that type of program is looked on with the same disdain as the german experiments that were occuring on groups they did not like at that time as well. Interesting to see the same mindset was not eradicated with a world war. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!SEIG HEIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Actually the famous jurist Oliver Wendle Holmes suggested sterilization for the mentally retarded in the interest of the American People. Technological advancements since the 30's makes it more of a possibility today. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Until genetic engineering in humans is perfected, I think sterilization is the immediate answer. Otherwise we run the risk of further infestation of this disease. And if a cure is discovered, future generations can benefit greatly as inoculations can be a requirement for school enrollment. Just for accuracy... your reply should be to Gravitymaster. You are correct, my mistake. But it still coveys my view. Thanks You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Hopefully, a cure is around the corner. Until genetic engineering in humans is perfected, I think sterilization is the immediate answer. Otherwise we run the risk of further infestation of this disease. And if a cure is discovered, future generations can benefit greatly as inoculations can be a requirement for school enrollment. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Didn't know you were allowed to put anything other than a round in the PEPs I use a Raven III which is not only BIG, but TSO'd for a main or reserve. I think most of the pilot rig manufacturers offer squares but only recommend them for those with skydiving experience. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Yes, I do have a pilot rig which is called a Softie. But in case I have to bail out, I put a square in it. Figure since I know how to jump, might as well get down uninjured if possible. The little rounds are too scary for me. 150's are nice planes but if I were as tall as you, I would consider putting on the door eject system. It can't be too much money and here is a web site with some pictures that will give you somewhat of an idea of how it works. http://www.cessna150aerobat.com/bike/index.html You might also consider wearing just a harness with a clip on chute of some kind. I guess it depends on how much you want to spend. Regards You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

A friend of my use to fly a lot of single engine IFR, much of it over mountainous terrain at night, doing bank check routes. After a forced landing from engine failure on takeoff, he got a pilot's rig and started wearing it. I've jumped from a C-210 with the regular door in place. It was a bit of a squeeze. I can imagine the door would seem larger if the plane were going down. I agree that some planes would be a problem to get out of, but if you need to bail out because of weather or a problem at night or over bad terrain, slowing down the plane makes it doable. I have an ejector door on my pilot side and a jump door "actually they were originally seaplane doors" on the right side and not designed for jumping. The Cessna 150A & 152 Aerobats along with the Cessna's ordered by the Military for Vietnam use all have ejector doors which are real easy to use. Its like a ripcord There is an outside cable where the inside cable is connected to a handle inside the plane and acts as door hinge pins. You can adapt the system to most small planes. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Having a parachute on board was quite common in the early years. Even a brochure I have on Taylorcraft Airplanes shows the instructor and student pre-flighting the airplane both wearing chutes. As general aviation got bigger, this common idea to have chutes on board went by the wayside. Additionally, it didn't instill confidence for Cessna, Piper and Beech to have brochures showing people wearing them. Over the years it become less and less common and now its looked at as being weird. The old ripcord TV series also advocated it on a couple of episodes. I always wear an emergency parachute when flying my plane (Cessna 185). I always did and have them for my passengers as well. I'm not going to trust my life to machines that have killed thousands, with thousands more being saved by their use. Look at my profile picture. I'm not flying jumpers, its just a self-shot while on a trip and it shows me wearing a rig. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Love to hear from perfect people like yourself. The fact remains that motorcycles can and do blend into the surroundings. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

The fact that these maintenance items went this far means "He does get it". He just ignores the regs and demonstrates an attitude that means he just doesn't give a shit. You think a fine will change his way of thinking? I doubt it. Probably a good time for him to find another occupation. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

A few years ago I was pulling out of a parking lot. I looked to the right and then left, nothing there so I proceeded. Scared the shit out of me but as I pulled out making a left turn there was a motorcycle coming from my right who had to swerve to avoid me. I then realized that when I looked right, somehow the motorcycle was blanked out, he just wasn't there. I also read somewhere where the brain can cancel out things like bikes because of their size. To this day I swear he wasn't there but he actually was, giving credence to what I read. From that point on I always do a double-take. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Yipes, thats big. Thanks all for the advise. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Can anyone enlighten me on any pros or cons with the use of an older F111 Raven III canopy using a 25 zero P collapsible pilot chute? Thanks You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

tests show up to a 300% increase in opening shock felt by the jumper using Spectra vs. Dacron suspension lines. It is not always that much different. It depends on how quickly the force is applied...and canopy makers have done a good job of designing canopies that open slowly enough to allow the routine use of Spectra. However, when a rare hard (quick) opening happens, Spectra lines will definitely make it hurt more." I am very great full for your post. I am going to order a set of dacron lines tomorrow and install them while I recover. My body cannot afford another one of those and I will do anything and everything to make sure it doesn't. Thanks again You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Yes, it was on my 230 Spectre with Microline. Quite surprising that such a soft opening canopy would bite me, but I guess they all will if something ain't right. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Seems like you know what your talking about. Thats what I have all right. They say 6 months is the normal healing time and the issue with fluid build up requires hourly breathing exercises that make it pretty painful. The problem I have now is the recovery time which probably means I'm out of it until at least the end of the year. A real bitch since I'm use to making several jumps a week. Thanks You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Got the clap again, eh? You figured it out, you get a cookie You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Thanks everyone for your suggestions, I really appreciate it and I make an appointment for some x rays and consultation with a spots doctor. Blue Skies You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Got whacked on a real hard opening last week. Since this type of force on the body is probably unique to our sport, can anyone tell me what may have been effected on the left side of the body, under the armpit extending to the left breast. Originally I had a lot of neck, back, chest and ass cheek pain but those have pretty much subsided, however my left side and breast pain have not. Actually its is more severe now almost a week later. I really don''t know what organs are there but I suspect something is torn or out of position. Furthermore, how would you explain what happened to a Doctor? Would they really understand what forces are experienced and where. Thanks You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime