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"I was a world champion in a different sport than Skydiving. " Kewl. Wakeboarding. (Even though I'm not sure what it is
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So consols (I like the concept) are what we are probably still calling "Level 8" (although that is changing because AFF is now eight levels.) It seems to be exactly what many US DZs require between AFF graduation and A certification. Do consols include a low (4-5k) solo emphasizing spotting? HW
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Doesn't seem to keep him from posting. HW
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I'm proud to note that Juggler learned many of his bizarre ways at Jumptown Orange MA -- in fact I think that's where he got the name. Stay clear of the whips. HW
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Isn't it long past time to get rid of the feature post about the plane crash involving "trick jumpers" who survived? We've had many more serious accidents posted in Incidents and elsewhere. HW
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For the benefit of us Yanks (who seem to be in the minority on this thread) what's a "consol." How many jumps, what does it get you? HW
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As a (now deceased) friend used to say: Put a ball bearing in your navel and track for the DZ. HW
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Radio instruction - can you tell them to cut away?
howardwhite replied to CanEHdian's topic in Safety and Training
I know it's a little mealymouthed, but an alternative I've heard at a couple of DZs is "Exercise your emergency procedures." And it's always better to have only one radio student at a time, even if it costs a second pass. HW -
Not "how" so much as "why?" It was a year and a half ago and lacks all context. I see this on wreck.skydiving a lot where "parachute for sale" goes back a year or so and refers to something entirely different from what is now for sale. Check dates, please. HW
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OK so let's invent a new acronym, perhaps LELO (Low exit, low opening) or LALO (low altitude, low opening). If you decline to get out below, say, three grand, you will get winter blues in the northern part of the US and elsewhere. I was at a DZ last fall where a bunch of extremely bored skydivers paid to go on a ride in the Caravan because the ceiling was "too low." Only one got out, at 1700 feet. Turns out he was from my favorite DZ in the UK, and was used to getting out at low altitudes. Of course it's contrary to BSRs. I don't care how other see it, I call a hop and pop or a clear and pull a jump where you have to pop/pull because you're low. Otherwise just tell the pilot and L/O you're pulling high. HW
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" working time from 6,000..." I wouldn't regard 6,000 as a hop & pop by any stretch of the imagination. You could also do four or five points of four-way from there. HW
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There are relatively few DZs which could support such a store, and the stores are already there. Not to mention that they could crush you on pricing if you set up nearby. The rigging thing is essential. I know a DZ shop which couldn't support itself on local business but repacks reserves and pilot rigs from all over the country. Listen to Lisa. HW
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What's your definition of a H&P? I used to put out a lot of S/L students at 2500' so I've got a lot of follow-them-out jumps. Turbine babies are likely to freak out at 5 grand. HW
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The range of facts/opinions here is about what I expected. Your point about wasting time with someone who makes one AFF and leaves is one I've heard from other AFF instructors; it's not so much the money as the emotional energy invested in people who disappear. Do you find that folks who start with AFF are more likely to graduate and get licenses? (say hi to Skymonkey 2 for me.
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Many DZs require making a tandem before you can enter an AFF course or maybe even a static line course. Does yours? Is this a good idea? Why? (Too complicated for a poll.) HW
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Well, believe it or not, there are other DZs within driving distance of Lebanon, ME, and a number of Lebanese spared their livers (somewhat) by going elsewhere. Generically, going to other DZs within reasonable driving distance is a good thing; you meet new people and sometimes even see jumping from an interesting new perspective. HW
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President speaks on Iraq situation Monday, October 7 @ 8 pm EDT
howardwhite replied to quade's topic in The Bonfire
Well, GWB managed to shut down Skydive New England (Lebanon, ME) Sunday because it was within the 30-mile no-fly zone of Kennebunkport. (Other NE DZs benefited.) HW -
Works for me: http://www.blincmagazine.com
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"Some powered paragliders will actually support a trike instead of just a person and harness." And that's just what the picture showed. HW
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So the guy who invented the 3-ring says he uses silicone spray and you advocate 3-in-1?
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"what about the term "shitload"?" One of our obviously reserved Brit colleagues recently used the term "sledload." HW
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"it's a new sport, maybe less than 10 years old." How 'bout 20. See http://www.paraplane.com/history.html HW
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"Unfortunately we don't have Walmart in the UK" Don't worry, coming soon. --Sam Walton
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You had to see the picture to figure out that the "parachute flyer" was the machine, not the guy. Great caption writing. I saw an eerily similar death years ago. The engine never seemed to develop full power; the inexperienced pilot hit trees and hung suspended upside down in a nearly frozen river for almost an hour before they got him out. I decided not to take up this activity. HW
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Well it looks to me as if: --It was at Tequesquitengo Mexico; (long name, short credit) --It was a Skydive Arizona Otter; --It was not all that short; at least three teams jumped; --They got out really low. I'm not sure I've seen tandem students hugging each other and crying before the jump "I don't think I can do this." But they were not exactly "volunteers." HW