nigel99

Advantage of the USPA system over other systems that I've been exposed to, is that it has more freedom allowing you to progress based on commonsense and judgment. Disadvantage of the USPA system over other systems I've been exposed to, it has more freedom and allows you to progress based on commonsense and judgement. Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived.

Part of the problem with the forums is that it is international, and people are really keen to help. But their advice is given through the prism of their local regulations. It's worth bearing that in mind, along with the fact that all to often people giving advice make mistakes so always take it with a pinch of salt. In the US the USPA sets the training program that most (but not all) dropzones follow. The USPA makes the sim available free of charge. Read the sections on Basic safety requirements and also the license privileges and requirements. Unless you are certain that the local dz follows the Integrated Student Program I wouldn't read that part. Purely as you may then get confused when they get you to do things differently. I would avoid reading sections 5 onwards until you have completed AFF - some specific areas of advice are different for students and again you don't want to get confused. The hardcopy of the sim has extracts from FAA regulations that are worth knowing at any time. Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived.

You've got me curious. What AFF level, did your instructor deploy for you or did you have an aad save? Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived.

Hey Nigel, I am President of RelWorkers Unlimited in Vic. We have been trying to get some interstate rivalry going alongside our Victorian State League. The coming season is due to kick off in the next couple of months. I'd be very happy if we could get something going. Send me a PM either here or on skysurfer. Cheers, Scott Excellent - I saw the Vic RelWorkers details. Seems everyone in WA either does freefly or wingsuit

Very little, this has been coming down the pike for two yrs, now... it's all about airport access and airport sponsors telling dzo/skydive companies to keep out it's not safe here, no room. Thanks for giving the background. In that case what positive proposals can be put forward that help airport access? Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived.

What is "perceived" about it? The USPA has failed us in this regard and now we're facing a serious threat by the FAA. I am not surprised in the least. Actually Dave "we" have failed us, not the USPA. Look at the uproar every time someone suggests the current system is broken. It looks like skydiving in the US is about to undergo a major upheaval. I don't know what can be done, and as a USPA member I'm prepared to submit feedback to the FAA. But I refuse to support the status quo. Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived.

Hi Guys, First of all I am trying to find out if there is a 4 way league in Western Australia, at the moment I don't believe there is. What is involved in setting a league up? Our geography is such that clubs are scattered over a large geographic area. Would scoring be feasible on an honour system, so teams don't travel to compete? Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived.

Came across a new one this weekend. First of all found a jumper with more than 400 jumps, who didn't even consider the fact that we were flying from a different location (1000ft difference in elevation, rendering the aad useless, in default mode). But they had a Cypress and I tried to help them restart it. Try as we might it took forever as it simply didn't respond to button presses. Apparently it has been getting progressively worse when turning it on (they didn't know how to turn it off). I would certainly classify it as faulty, so my first broken Cypres that I have come across. If I was the owner I would be sending it in under warranty. Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived.

Does anyone get accurate speed readings from their Viso 2? My last 3 jumps were hop n pop, but I ended up doing 20 second delays. I had the viso set to student mode, and SAS. The 3 speeds were 500mph, 840Mph and 600Mph! Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived.

Yeah, that's what they ALWAYS say. . . A little bit of jitters? Perfectly normal from time to time, esp. if you haven't jumped in a while. I know a guy with over 5K jumps that still gets that little "rush" now and then. Had a fantastic time. Got to do jumps from the Navajo our team came 4th in accuracy competition. Spent the evening chatting to squeak and Karen.

If she's that anxious to get rid of you for the weekend, I'd be worried about what SHE is going to be doing... She and the kids are out with her church group helping at a homeless shelter all weekend.

I got up at 4:30 this morning to start travelling down to my first auzzie boogie, and I really don't feel like jumping. Normally I am really keen. Hoping the flight down there will get me in the mood, and get rid of the jeebs. Got a free pass to spend my wifes bonus money on jumps as well as the weekend away. Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vq2SOmwzjUU&feature=youtube_gdata_player Here is the proper way to braai. Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived.

Does being surprised at yourself count? Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived.

it's what we call a BBQ, Yank BBQ is a bit different For the brits it is a piss up Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived.

Well with skymama eating eggs and beans, we know who to blame on the ride to altitude! Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived.

Being the only guy on plane, with a couple of hot chicks and then chickening out of the jump because it's a strange dz? Egos heal much faster than bones! Fuck that. Chicks did scar and Titanium. Go big, Nigel... Unknown LZ's and Bimbos have something in common as far as jumping...when in doubt ~ Safer to Pull Out! Best line to come from this thread! Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived.

It's only Skydiving...what's the worse that could happen?! Being the only guy on plane, with a couple of hot chicks and then chickening out of the jump because it's a strange dz? Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived.

Thanks. As to the original question, cypres is the market leader so if you want to go for the most accepted product that is what to choose.. however I jump a vigil and am happy with it. Just remember most aad 'failures', are the owner simply not reading the manual. Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived.

Thanks Bill some interesting points. I knew about dz elevation differences but some other aspects I hadn't thought of. Pretty sure it will be a hop and pop. Dzo is only letting B licenses and above on the plane. Jumping is subject to how we stow the bagage. It looks like there will be 3 of us in a Navajo. It is tempting to jump as it is half the price of a jump ticket, but maybe I'll save jumping for the return leg on Sunday. Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived.

Yeah, we know. But we love to watch him fume over silly sh*t. He's been dragging that dead horse for a dozen posts now. Well I'll just break out the popcorn and watch. Here's estion though. Saturday I am catching the ferry flight from 1 dz to another. I haven't jumped at the destination dz before. How does this fit the risk profile? If I jump from the ferry that is. Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived.

http://www.perthnow.com.au/business/nuckin-futs-gets-the-green-light-from-australians/comments-e6frg2qc-1226410853219 I love this comment in the comments section Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived.

Guys for what it is worth as an outsider you are largely arguing over the same thing. Chris clarified his position, but some of you are reading things into what he said that he didn't say. I think the general point is. When doing a jump 'off dz' the mental issues and challenges are the same or similar to a demo. But that does not make it a demo jump. Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived.

The US is much cheaper than NZ, but you should consider where 'home' is. Until you have a reasonable number of jumps a USPA A license may not do you much good in NZ (assuming they have similar rules to Oz). Where did you jump in NZ? I know someone who runs a dz there and could pass on his details if you want to chat to him. Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived.

Nice post thanks twardo. Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived.