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Couple weeks ago at Skydive Houston. Henry Butler (center) organized. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

I didn't swoop these - I shot them. Nice swoops anyway. Shot at Skydive Houston last weekend during a swoop meet. http://chuckakers.com/images/IMG_5907.jpg http://chuckakers.com/images/IMG_6188.jpg Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

At just the right altitude, they all do pretty much the same thing. Enjoy the chopper ride. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

Once again the clowns at USPA can't get anything right. Now they get to spend even more sh*t time arguing over it. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

QuoteNaturally in my array of human selection I find that the ones that have piqued my interest always have a girlfriend or in a "complicated" relationship. Questions are: 1. Do you tell them you are interested, meanwhile? Or resume the "friend" role?Quote Get him drunk so he'll do something with you he'll regret in the morning. Then, push the issue with his girlfriend, saying he obviously doesn't want her since he was fooling around with you. After that, dissappear for a couple weeks. While you're gone, he and the girlfriend will very likely break up, but you won't be around to catch any crap during the firefight. Now show back up in the picture, save the day by being the shoulder he needs so badly, and ride off together in the sunset.*** 2. Once and IF they become available- if you are taken- break up with your current boyfriend/girlfriend?Quote Yer thinkin' too far ahead, gurl. This ain't chess. Besides, it depends who makes more money.*** 3. You are going to visit them soon- but have to hold back your feelings, and its killing you- how do you alleviate this?Quote see answer #1 Hope this helps, Dr. Goodlove

Velocity at 2:1 Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

Volunteer to be a packing weight. Who could resist?

You're either joking or an idiot.

wow. tmi Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

Of all the replies so far, I haven't heard anyone ask, so I will. Where's the DZO, S&TA, Chief Instructor, and DZ manager in all this? As a former DZO, I can assure you I would have been the first to address the problem(s). Ultimately the DZO has to make the call on safety issues when they don't get worked out at the jumper level. Jumpers should be able to depend on that. I understand everyone's desire to be patient and help the guy along, but when repeated attempts to fix the problem aren't working - which sounds like the case here - someone of authority from the DZ needs to step in. What exactly needs done isn't clear here, as we don't know all the details. I can say for sure that when the actions of anyone on the DZ threaten the safety of other jumpers, it must be dealt with - even at the loss of a customer. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

cutaway handle - go reserve handle - stop Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

One sure fire way is to make it a standard practice that when you're ready, you look at the person giving the count. The "counter" makes sure he/she has all eyes on him/her before starting the count. If you ain't lookin', I ain't countin'. Works very nicely...until the spot gets long. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

Shut up and hand me my walker.

This boneheaded move might actually be a good thing, at least for him. After all, if he can't get an equipment inspection right, imagine the possible outcome had he actually made it to altitude and exited! "Hey look, it's raining little yellow pieces of....spacesuit?"

ebay is loaded with sony pc series units. I got a nice pc100 for $250. Works great and even came with extra batteries and a hard case. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

There's two small lakes (of which one goes into Ft. Hood), That's Lake Belton, and it's not exactly small. 20 or 30 miles long, if memory serves me correctly. Chuck

I hate to say that's funny, but that's funny!

well ok, but just this once.

how's this?

We used Digitudes for students at my ol' DZ, Skydive USA. Students loved them because they break down freefall altitudes in good chunks - 5, 4.5, 4, 3.5, etc. Never worried about failure on students (cuz I kept an extra in my jumpsuit). Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

Teach em' well. Otherwise they might take you out on their 8th or 9th SCS attempt! My wife didn't laugh at that one, so I figure it must be funny. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

"AAAAHHHH FUC.......................................KRYIN' OUT LOUD!" Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

If I remember correctly, the Knights had pretty good luck steering downplanes into side-by-sides in 2-out test jumps. And who couldn't land a side-by-side? Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

Sweet