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Who would do a nutty thing like that?......hmmmmm

Scotty, glad to have known ya! Never thought it would happen this way. Rest in peace you old bastard! See you on the other side. Mick

Pat, peace and love, glad we were there to help your return to the sky's back in the 90's. BSBD Mick and family

So sad, such a talented guy, you will be missed. Gumby's forever . Mick.

This is terrible news, he was a friend and an all round good guy. He will be missed by many. We were just thinking of him the other day while looking at old photos from days past. So sad, fly free my brother. Mick and Barrie.

anyone? yes, I still lurk.

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QuoteRIP Dave Hall. DZO of Skydive Wanaka. A good friend who I knew from the time he started jumping back in the mid 70's. In extremely tragic circumstances. Over 10000 skydives under his belt, top bloke and top skydiver.[/reply oh this is just tragic. Bsbd dave hang in there marty. Tim can you pm me with the details? Condolences to alll mick]

Tests should be designed to do no harm at all. I realize that the test is not a "destructive" test in that it doesn't test until failure, but you admitting that repeated tests must be done in different areas means that the test is doing harm. That seems like a poorly designed test. well said Mr Warner. How have you been? PM me with contact details and well catch up. Mick. ......................................................................... That testing method works if everyone plays by the rules ... unfortunately, not every rigger plays by the rules. The test only causes minor weave separation if done perfectly. Unfortunately, "perfect" requires expensive tools, younger eyes than mine (to align tools with the weave) and patience. As long as you test BESIDE the last test, the risk of tearing is minimal. If the last rigger forgot to mark where he tested, then the risk of tearing fabric rapidly increases. Apparently some customers whined about "marking all over their shiny reserves." OTOH some (prissy) riggers refuse to repack PD reserves if the number of pack jobs does not exactly match the number of marks on the data panel. Reality is somewhere between those two extremes. Life ... business ... politics ... religion ... sports ... etc. would be a lot simpler if everyone agreed to play by the same rules.

#1 - as a freelance rigger, (not a factory, DZ, or manufacture rigger) - I don't have a "job" where I have any moral, emotional, financial, or other implied obligation to provide services to anyone. If I was a subcontractor or employee of an organization I may have responsibility to follow their company policy and standards as long as they were not illegal, or quit that employment. #2 - When I earned my rigger's ticket, no one made me agree to an oath, like Doctors might with the Hippocratic oath, that makes it part of my "job" to certify something I am uncomfortable accepting the risk to certify. I can say no to anything I want (and the customer can find someone who wants to say yes). #3 - If someone got hurt, there are two possible liability exposures a rigger might face. The FAA enforcement, which this letter may protect against. And the civil wrongful death lawsuit, which this letter does not address. The plaintiff's attorney will argue while the rigger's actions were against the recommendations of the manufacture, and a professional should have followed the manufacturer's instructions... A good lawyer could easily convince a jury that this FAA letter simply covers government enforcement (and it may not even be admissible if the attorney can convince the judge their claims for relief were not related to regulations)... That their client would not be dead but for the actions of the rigger ignoring the time limit recommended by the manufacture, so the rigger's actions are the proximate cause for their client's death... So, I as a rigger, reserve the right, to simply say, "Dear customer, the manufacture (or PIA/Industry Publications, etc) published a concern with components of this age, so I would rather not pack that parachute. It may be perfectly airworthy, the FAA does not prohibit me from packing it, but I am unwilling to risk it because no one will stand behind my decision if I am wrong. Sorry." +1 To the earlier poster - My JOB is (as a rigger) is to certify that at the time I saw it it was airworthy and serviced in accordance with the FAA regulations, manufacturer's requirements and recommendations, and my company's policy concerning any further limits on condition and/or age. We warrent no future condition, though we note that you are required by the FAA to have it inspected again at 180 days (for use in the USA). At my discression, I may refuse to service any rig, of any age, for any reason I see fit (including applicability for stated/intended use and/or customer attitude). That sir, is my job as described by my employer (an LLC, of which I am the principle owner) There is no requirement for me to do anything more. Freelance Rigger, JW PS - I do appreciate getting a copy of the FAA .letter. May (or may not) change what I choose to do with regard to my own/old aygear, but not what' I choose to service for others. Ahhh, at least one of you got it. It's about your liability. With the exception of Ray, how many of the posting pundits have been draged through a superior court room? I have, so has Ray, it aint no fun. i can tell you that. The letter of the law and the "sprit of the law" are both given equal weight in a writ before the courts. Just because you followed the letter of the law doesn't make you immune from prosicuction/ liability, it's your actions that count more than anything else, if you made a bad choice then you have to live with the consequences of your actions. So basicly, you sign off on it you're responsable for it, barring any outside interference. That is how the justice system sees it. Not my rules, theirs ( the voters/ populace). Sorry to knock a hole in your logic/ world view, that's just the way it is. I don't like it either. Mick.

Ray pm me with your cell ill do the same. Long time no talk. Lets catch up . Mick.

Riggers do not certify future airworthiness. All we do is certify airworthiness at the time of packing. Mark that means for the next 180 days. Aka the (short term) future. Like it or not, that's how it is. @ 181 days your'e in the clear. But you already know that

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seems they won't attach from my phone. Bummer.

E It was a wonderful memorial and so good to catch up with old friends. Attached a couple of pics, inc Mike Mangolds buzz job Mick or not

Man that sucks!!! RIP Vaughan. Mick.

When People truly got fuckin LAZY and everything was handed to to them on a plate! Instant EVERYTHING, it just get's worse every year. Shit, I'm starting to sound like my old man! Remember the day when we all swore that we would NEVER be like that? Sighhhhhhhh Mick.

I've got a great one that Gery Douris (RIP Friend) turned me on to years ago. we used it every day in Mfg the Reflex, I'll try to find it in my giant piles of crap that we are still unpacking, I'll let you know who makes it, it's frickin awsome!!! Mick.

Shit, he'll probably out live us all with all the nylon remnants coursing through his viens, like Keith Richards he's well preserved through chemical contact, albit of a different delivery method. Mick. PS: I'm living back, State side now, Hoooyah!! San Diego (again) to be exact. PM me for contact details.

Not stucturally significant, just normal wear and tear, but what do I know? Mick. PS : Hi Terry.

Is that Rickerby artwork there? Looks like it. Mick.

You can find them in most sporting goods stores that sell fishing gear. They sell for about $1.79 and were made to gut small fish such a 10/12 inch trout. Can anyone name the first rig to come with one of these rare collectors item? Sparky Rapid transit/ lady astra? Mick.

Having been sued for the same thing in the Riverside Superior court, my guess would be that it's still grinding slowly along. My guess it will go all the way to the appelate court, which means that it will be a few years away. Mick.

Not Mil spec. it's a sail makers reinforcing tape. I'm away from my specs book right now so can't give you a designation or source. Try a sail makers supply store. Mick.