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  1. Thanks for all the input, I do plan on getting someone to do my stuff at the end of the year. I just want to make sure im,tracking and keeping up with everything along the way. As far as tracking ” training jumps / rating courses” do you guys request receipts or just go off log entries?
  2. I always have a mini flat head screwdriver for removibg broken bands. I have tried bare hands, pull up cords etc. I find my screwdriver the best, and I always put it into my kit before moving on with the pack job. Never a worry about losing tools in the pack..
  3. I woke up once on December 26th covered in that,shit.. My daughter thought it was the coolest thing ever.. Talked to my dad the next day, I guess his ass showed up to another Christmas party covered in it and make up, All she could say was you shouldnt have gotten drunk enough for me to have fun.. Unforgettable Christmas and Fuck glitter... Thats all!
  4. I know it has probably been covered but I havent found much useful info to this point.. Im at a dz that does 1099s now. How can I maximize my ”expenses” / ”deductions” to save my ass come the end of the year Training jumps, camera gear, ratings courses. Mileage etc.... I know about the whole , ya cant show a loss for too long or it becomes a hobby side. But at the same time I need to find ways to at least break even if possible
  5. So who wants my gear? Im 5`10 And half asian”from the waist down”.. I have lost my will to live.... Damn you science!
  6. Sorry, yes I did miss that, so what have I learned today? Wake up before posting..
  7. No, a background check would have been the only thing that could have prevented this. how exactly would a background check done a damn thing here? They were a deputies firearms, he would have already had that completed as well as formal training. Prevention would have started with common sense, dont leave your shit out where the kids can get it, a triggerlock, making sure they are not laying around loaded, etc.
  8. Why does everyone keep hiding behind the religion or lack of argument. That is not the case, this infidel shit has become nothing more than a trend or expression mostly among our younger military men. Its turned into a damn gimmick http://www.infidelusa.com/collections/all http://www.zazzle.com/infidel+tshirts http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&redir_esc=&client=ms-android-hms-tmobile-us&source=android-browser-goto&v=133247963&qsubts=1365217793786&q=infidel+patch&v=133247963#q=infidel+patch&hl=en&client=ms-android-hms-tmobile-us&source=android-browser-goto&v=133247963&source=univ&tbm=shop&tbo=u&sa=X&psj=1&ei=BJJfUcLyK9L02wWwy4D4BA&ved=0CEgQsxg&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.44770516,d.b2I&fp=49e52418b3df0eaf&biw=980&bih=1393 thats jusy a few, there are some cool shirts and patches etc. meant to make a statement, nothing more.
  9. God this is rediculous, to me this is the kind of shit that will end up making combat vets look bad, or worse than a lot of people through out years see vets. did my time in Iraq and other places got the badge .. Guess what many,before me and many will follow. means a lot to me but I dont run around using it as a way to get recognition, and make myself feel cool. And im throwing the bullshit flag on the religious reason for the ink. It was cool between you and your buddies at the time. Bet you had the infidel patch on your acu as well. the word has become nothing more than a hooah hooah thing and a joke amongst most military guys. I would also venture to guess ya never made it past e4 which is the typical group I have seen this kind of bullshit behavior out of during the years I,was in. had douche bags like you in my squad, they didnt amount to shit in military or civilian life. But its easier to fool civilians who dont really know. ”I made the blog for me and my buddies.. My ass, you did it for self recognition and cooll points to get laid.. Grow the fuck up! And again for the record the quataris” I think thats plural” should have juat minded their business and kept on training. But you as a former ”War hero” should follow some of the good old army values and took the high road instead of what ? Create a media, blogger,social network storm for nothing more than your own personal satisfaction. But hey I bet you have picked up quite a few donations on your site from people you have fooled into believing you were so fucking wronged!
  10. Its pretty much been said already but if it were a tat of the word niggar and a black Jumper found it offensive, I could only guess with a high degree of certainty that the Jumper with the tat would have been asked to cover it or leave, and no one would be bashing the dz for it. Are the quatar teams annoying, rude and slow , in my few dealings with them in Florida.Yes they are, should we have to alter our culture to cater to them? Hell no, but from what I have read so far this ”Eddie” is just a punk ass kid running around being a jack ass using his military service to feel entitled to be a jerk. Im also a 12 year veteran, love my country and did my trips across the pond. But this is just rediculous the trouble this is going to cause the dz.
  11. Bobbies are awesome! Thats all
  12. I have always worn the puma fast cat racing shoes.. Super light, comfy and smooth soles. They seem to hold up pretty well starting my third season on them
  13. So there I was. Flipping through channels and the travel chamnel had a commercial for a show called Tastiest places to chow down. Latest episode ” between the buns” Someone has a sense of humor or im just a perv, cant decide which it might be.
  14. well for todays only good news.. hopefully I snatched up an XT with 16 gig card, charger and lowa pro case and a EF-S 17-85mm 1:4-5:6 IS for 190.00 I looked up the lens and its selling for about 500 alone http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=351548&is=USA&Q=&A=details not sure if its good for future skydiving applications or not. good set up for price? right lens? etc...
  15. Anyone shoot with the xt ? Thoughts on it? I thought about snagging one up for general use and eventually for jump use. I know there are many newer better options but im on a pretty tight budget.
  16. N2 for audible, N3 on my wrist .. I have no complajnts at all with them
  17. All of my hours have been in a 172 r , as far as landing technique my instructor calls it the crab and crash. Lots of crab angle and flat. Didnt that term come from 727 pilots or something similar? Thats kinda funny you mention the Hoover complex. I was talking to one of the older instructors today and he had said pretty much how he does his crosswind landings, Havent gotten my tailwheel yet. That is on my list of hopefully I have time to get it done this year at some point. Then I just have to work on getting my uncle to let me use his starduster Very interesting video, those Winds look like our normal days at the airport for about the past month or so.
  18. Another idea, if you have a willing packer. Work with them as much as you can. I know I myself have spend a lot of time with students and younfer jumpers. Not that m not a younger Jumper myself but , I do try to take the packing classes. Beyond just how to pack. we go through Inspections, maintainence, etc. my goal is for you to become intimate with your rig. Know everything there is to know at a Jumper level.. And you wont dtive your ibstructor nuts with rig questions
  19. My normal is anything over 10 knots in a crosswind I will obly use 20° of flaps anything less I use 30° Take today as an example, dialed in the Atis. Said 290© 8 my options were 3\21 . Nasty gust as my right wheel touched. Lifted left wing a bunch.... I corrected and got it down but, I guess im not sure if im missing something or just becoming more aware of the conditions. Im just not normally nervous type guy, and this is just getting to the point of bothering me.. Maybe I need to get an instructor in the plane to let me know which is the correct answer” I suck ass or im just becoming more aware” *** Either way I,love flying and wont ever stop trying to improve, I just dont want tk build bad habits And last but not least.... I,should be banned from posting when k drink,.I forget how t Edited due to captain Morgan induced phone posting...
  20. You may have a point there, my private instructor pretty much taught rverything as hold it off the ground til you cant. I have been working on coming in with speed and it seems to be better on crosswinds. I just end up landing real flat.. Also the more aware is something I have thouvht about a lot. Im really thinking of getting an instuctor to go up with me an just stay in pattern, maybe see if im missing something or of it is just unneeded nerves.. Skydiving is still my number one love followed by flying as a close tie..... I just want to figure out how to do it the best as possible..
  21. Look for James Patterson books. Figure out the chronological order and just go .. I think I have read nearly all of his at least once.. Then you can never go wrong with Dean Koontz either
  22. So im right around 100 hours private, going thtough ifr now, start multi and commercial in may. But I have noticed in probably the last 10 or so hours, I have been getting nervous on landings. Mainly the gusty crosswinds, which is the normal where we fly. Is this a normal thing? I have heard a lot of jumpers say they get more nerved right around the 100-200 jump range. I havent had that so much jumping. And its driving me nuts in the plane.. Its probably just me being a chickenshit, but im curious to know if its a common thing among the pilot community
  23. Always heard of the furniture store "Sofa King", where prices are Sofa King low!