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  1. captain1976
    Anyway, among this group was a kid who was quite-clearly mentally "slow" if I am being honest. The "real" army guy who was in charge of this group was an old friend of mine and I thought it was a joke; it was not. He sat through the entire SL FJC, but was distracted by the smallest things. He had a real fascination with this GI Joe (with parachute pack) that we had hanging on the wall and wouldn't stop asking me if he could go outside and play with it. Chuck Sounds like me at that age, some people just grow up sooner or later than others. No doubt he didn't belong in the air then, but either did I and God forbid there was a malfunction or emergency of any kind, I wouldn't be here
  2. captain1976
    I would like to know what the FAA says about PD's 25/40. I do know that Manufacturers Service Bulletins associated with Aircraft are simply recommendations. Though sometimes a good idea to perform, are not mandatory unless used commercially like a Part 135 aircraft charter operation. Anyone? You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  3. captain1976

    Classic scam

    captain1976 replied to Bones's topic in The Bonfire

    Tell them you would be happy to help and start asking personal questions about his children You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  4. captain1976
    QuoteOr . . . maybe - fess up and do the honest thing. That's just a thought though.[/reply I understood that there was no knocking or indication that an engine was blown, and there may or may not have been a road hazard, so any dishonesty sounds like its coming from the company looking for a free engine. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  5. captain1976
    Admit nothing. Put the blame on them and ask what they intend to do about renting you a vehicle that was defective. In other words you want to be compensated for your inconvenience, like a complete refund. Furthermore, advise them you have no intention on paying for a problem caused by others and if they try to slam the bill on your credit card you will have it removed via a fraudulent chargeback, something they probably don't want. You can indeed dispute the charge and the burden then becomes theirs. This should not effect your credit but if it does show up on any reports you can dispute it and have it removed. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  6. captain1976
    Short, but pointless! You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  7. captain1976
    I love bad dreams, skydiving or not. Had my share and its just like going to the movies. Many are quite colorful and full of sensations. I look forward to em
  8. captain1976
    Best stories I ever read are on this thread. Kind of like a bunch of suspense stories. Thanks all for your responses. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  9. captain1976
    Nuthin dumber than a bunch of fuckin ninja turtle wannabee cops You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  10. captain1976
    I'm still amazed that you're making excuses for Polanski. There's no "supposedly"...even Polanski isn't saying that... I'm amazed that anyone can chastise someone for doing something wrong 30 years ago. But I guess there are those here that never did anything wrong and are first to judge others. Nice to know there are still perfect human beings out there. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  11. captain1976
    Somebody please correct me if I'm wrong: Aren't most plea deals made with the guilty plea an exchange for reduction of charges (either in total number or degree of severity)? And often with a recommendation of lower sentence from the prosecutor? Polanski got six charges reduced to one (basically statutory rape). Although the prosecutor recommended no jail or prison time, the judge was still free to impose whatever sentence he saw fit. The deal wasn't no prison time. The deal was six charges down to one. I guess the judge is free to impose whatever he wants, but to go against a plea deal the prosecutor made stinks. You either go with the program or get the hell out. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  12. captain1976
    I don't advocate what he supposedly did, but if you make a deal to avoid a trial, then it should be honored. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  13. captain1976
    This guy pleaded guilty. The way the dysfunctional judicial system is set up in the US, those who plead guilty are often not, and do it to save money and time. The real criminals are the prosecutors with their plea bargains (otherwise known as extortion). This allows them to win the case and keep their worthless jobs, but then again "they" are worthless people. Never personally involved with any of it, I know enough people who have and tend to side with Polanski. Apparently the judge in the case was another one of those worthless fucks. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  14. captain1976
    QuoteStep 1. Sear some good quality brats on all side Step 2. Grill up some onions and peppers Step 3. Moved said brats and veggies into an aluminum pan on the grill filled with beer. Step 4. Simmer the mixture off of direct heat for about an hour Step 5. Toast your buns Step 6. Load a wiener into the buns and top with onions and peppers, drown it in ketchup, enjoy! You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  15. captain1976
    Maybe I'm in the minority here but my issues with illegals is more that they are not paying income taxes for the services they use which is one of the reasons why we are in such debt, A mandatory federal ID is not the solution either. Besides, we don't even need a new program to do it, just expand the passport program. We have to do something here. I am sick of paying for Illegals medical, schooling and other needs. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  16. captain1976
    I know several jumpers who are your weight or better. They don't have a problem, but they do own their gear. Even the video from another thread that shows a jumper getting his cutaway handle pulled on exit looks to be about that weight. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yVUJU113gg You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  17. captain1976
    Thanks all, Didn't realize there was such a variety of methods outside what I thought was the norm. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  18. captain1976
    And now you have lots of jumps and many decades in the sport. Aren't you glad the people back then didn't think the way you are thinking now? Some students just need some calm encouragement from an authority figure. That's one of the traits of a good instructor. I guess there is a limit. If someone demonstrates over and over again their inability in regards to safety with little progression, then I probably would have to discourage them. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  19. captain1976
    Once in a while, someone comes along who has no business being a skydiver. Call them a freak of nature, but for several reasons like being timid, no self confidence or just shit scared, they belong on the ground. I was 17 and that “was” me. Looking back, if I ever had a student as bad as me I would highly discourage them from continuing. Someone like that is just asking for trouble. Their ability to react in any emergency is probably nil and they are totally dependent on the main working on each and every jump, that’s assuming they pull in the first place. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  20. captain1976
    Wow, I didn't know they used that method past the 80's anyway. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  21. captain1976
    We are talking 1970’s here. The question came up the other day while we waited for a load with some other veterans who started in the round days. As a jumpmaster and instructor, I remember the norm was 5 static line jumps. Then you would progress to 3 clear & pulls, followed by 3 delays of 5, 10, and 20 seconds. After that a 30 second delay and then released from training. Most of us made 5 (except for me, I made 11and didn't get on 30‘s for 70 jumps). But a couple of guys said they made 3 and then their clear and pulls. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  22. captain1976

    Wind SUCKS!

    captain1976 replied to DFWAJG's topic in The Bonfire

    Typical of spring weather patters, especially if you're stuck living where you need life support systems in order to survive a winter. The good news is that tomorrow its supposed to be 11 mph and 10 on Sat and Sun there. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  23. captain1976
    Not me, and I'm in the airplane business. But anythings possible as I don't have time to read all the shit that dysfunctional civil servants conger up to justify their useless existence. I do however like the flight attendant idea. I can think of several ways they can service us on the way to altitude. But then we would have to install frontal flaps on our jumpsuits. PS: Doesn't apply to SansSuit, he's ready You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  24. captain1976
    How would you accuracy jumpers feel about a DZ in Florida where you can practice by being winched up to 600 feet for about $10? The system would include an inflatable landing mat with sensors and golf cart transport back to one of 3 launch areas. I don't think it would work for swoopers since they probably need fore altitude, but it sure sounds good to me knowing I could make a bunch of practice jumps without having to pack. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  25. captain1976
    Yeah, I heard of it, Its real shit. They used to feed it to the slaves in the old south and I wouldn't feed it to my dog. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime