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  1. howardwhite
    I knew Don well when he was in the Northeast, but have no clue as to where he is now. (If you knew him in the old days, you might remember his then-wife Linda (Chapman). She is now married again; I saw her last year. Unfortunately, Linda is now seriously ill with cancer. She has a blog about it; I will find the reference to it and post.) HW
  2. howardwhite
    You talking about me? I hadn't even gotten around to sending Poynter an email yet.
  3. howardwhite
    For those who might not understand the reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steak_tartare Sushi for beef lovers, but not something you would want to order at McDs. HW
  4. howardwhite
    This used to be a Cessna 180, out of which many jumps were made, until it was taxied into railroad ties surrounding a fuel pump, nosed down, and burst into flames. (The pilot walked away.) (N numbers thinly disguised to protect the embarrassed.) HW
  5. howardwhite
    This cover from the March, 1983, Parachutist, shows Kevin Donnelly, D-1377, riding a Stearman over the Grand Canyon for an IMAX movie, "Flyers." In the accompanying article, Kevin discusses the making of the movie, including the plane-to-plane transfer stunt. I'll scan and post some other pix later. HW
  6. howardwhite
    I infer from the butchery of Muriel Simbro's name that you are working at least partly from the "first 400" list that was posted here a while ago. (It's Muriel Jean Simbro.) In any event, you left out (probably among others) Kim Emmons Knor, D-221, who was a competitor in the VI World Meet in Orange, MA in 1962 and who has jumped as recently as a couple of years ago. Muriel Simbro and Carolyn Olsen were also competitors at the first world meet in the US. HW
  7. howardwhite
    Aside from the fact that you got some of the names wrong, I give up. Some were national champs, some are dead, some have really low D numbers, some might have jumped with me HW
  8. howardwhite
    No need to tell me about Norfolk -- I made a lot of jumps there. For a picture of the wonderful plane (held together with tape and putty), go to http://www.flickr.com/photos/87538314@N00/192214820/in/pool-parachuting1960s/ There was a blob of putty just above the instrument panel. Loose parts (screws, nuts, etc.) found on the floor were stuck there until places could be found where they fell from. This very airplane is now hanging in the Seattle Air Museum. HW
  9. howardwhite
    This should stir memories for you: http://www.airfields-freeman.com/CA/Airfields_CA_SacramentoSW.htm#antioch A neat site; I've found a number of abandoned New England airports where I've flown to and/or jumped at. HW
  10. howardwhite
    Much too quiet here -- time to drag out some more old stuff. This is from the front cover of the 1972 Parachutes Incorporated catalog; it is labeled only "Competition P.C. over Antioch, California." I've been in Antioch (not at a DZ there) but find the pictured landscape odd. Maybe someone will remember what it was like. As PI never had a northern California presence, I don't why it chose this picture (aside from the fact that it's striking and shows one of their products.) (The blue sky is kind of mottled because the cover is scuffed up; some day if I'm really bored, maybe I'll clean it up in Photoshop.) HW
  11. howardwhite
    Well, I'll take the liberty of posting a quick screen grab. Participants can explain and take/give credit. HW
  12. howardwhite
    In addition, you have to let them cool down for a while before you can shut them down.
  13. howardwhite
    Wow. A Mirage G3 canister system. Just what I was looking for. HW
  14. howardwhite
    Dunno about Howards, but I can just about guarantee there are no Norseman aircraft still carrying jumpers. A friend who used to fly as well as jump out of them has a pretty complete list of all still registered in the US and Canada, and none are anywhere near dropzones. They were great for taking eight static-line jump first jump students to 2,500 feet, but you sure wouldn't want to use one for AFF (~1 hour to 12,500). HW
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    In the five New England states that currently have DZs, there are 11 total: --Three Dzs have Cessnas and turbines (two Otters and one Caravan); --One DZ has Otter only; --Seven DZs have Cessnas only (two of them tandem-only). --New Hampshire has no DZ (but it has a tunnel). Cessnas are mostly 182; couple of 206. It goes without saying that the vast majority of jumps in the region are from turbines. HW
  16. howardwhite
    What's up with her hands clutching the front risers while the steering toggles are flapping in the breeze? HW
  17. howardwhite
    CASAs use Garrett turboprops.
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    I know a couple of the judges, Rose and Marylou. Both owe me. Maybe I can do something to improve your score. HW
  19. howardwhite
    Aw, shucks, I had so wanted to illustrate proposed jump #2 for the 1970 Nationals: "Star-Baton Pass-Star." And no doubt the CRW dogs would object to "It is OK to land on somebody's canopy on the ground," but anywhere else is a ZAP. "..no canopy tangles allowed." HW
  20. howardwhite
    If you saw the article by Chris Needels in the April Parachutist (p51) about Lew Sanborn Day at Rancho Istel and are jonesin' for more, you need go no farther than here. HW
  21. howardwhite
    Everyone who never wrote anything for Parachutist, or Sky Diver or Spotter or was never written about/pictured in one of these can rest easy. HW
  22. howardwhite
    I haven't seen "Masters of the Sky" for a couple of years. I showed it at a boogie at a local DZ; I was the only person there who knew how to run a 16mm sound projector and I had to explain on the PA that these were movies, not videos. And I remember a helmet with Patmor on it, but it could have been in the Lake Tahoe ski scene. Your recollection of the camera tow scene corresponds well with mine. Every time I see the scene of the demo jump into the parking lot, I just know that someone is going to break an ankle, but they never do. By the way, I have recently run across some old Skratch articles on early RW rules, etc., complete with headshots of the author. Should these be the next old stuff I scan and post? HW
  23. howardwhite
    Prolly needs to be in the aircraft logbook, no? HW
  24. howardwhite
    Since you asked "b) Height. Except as provided in paragraph (h) of this part, the nationality and registration marks must be of equal height and on-- (1) Fixed-wing aircraft, must be at least 12 inches high, except that: (i) An aircraft displaying marks at least 2 inches high before November 1, 1981 and an aircraft manufactured after November 2, 1981, but before January 1, 1983, may display those marks until the aircraft is repainted or the marks are repainted, restored, or changed;" Translation: for a while it was o.k.to have "little" numbers (2" high) but the feds decided they weren't visible enough so went back to 12" HW
  25. howardwhite
    The August, 1977 Parachutist has a split decision on the term "three ring circus." It has a three-page article by Andy Keech, with lots of pictures. The article never uses the term, but the headline and cover blurb both say "Three-Ring Circus." A Relative Workshop ad uses the term "Three-Ring Release," but the attached Dean Westgaard ad says "3 Ring Circus Canopy Release." (Could this ad fall into the "sexist" category?) HW