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    Not letting them jump at all comes to mind. They may not be worth the liability.
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    Sorry, I removed it. It was not intended to be permanent.
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    Well, it used to look like that, but yes, it's way past harvest now. I'll cut it off and see what happens. It's a good thing watching it grow is half the fun. Too bad, I like broccoli way more than cauliflower.
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    Damn, its only been 70 or so days! I was beginning to suspect the brocolli was past. I got these as 3 inch plants at WalMart. So does that mean I can cut off what is there and it will make another bunch?
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    So you guys seem to know damn near everything, at least collectively, so I thought I would ask here. So when should broccoli and cauliflower be harvested? I put these in about early May. At an earlier date they looked similar to what you see in the market but did not really look like they were ready. This is the first time I have grown these. I do great with peppers, but I'm not feeling very confident with these. http://www.industrologic.com/broc_caulif.jpg
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    Dude, what could possibly go wrong? They've always treated me great here! Short answer: Happens on a regular basis at some places. However, sometimes it is not in the form of initial neglect, but from lack of preventative maintenance. That is why some tandem manufacturers suggest/require 25 jump inspections. (If anyone knows of a rig owner that does this religiously, let us know so we can say good things about them here.) Multiple "conversations" of rapidly escalating urgency until it is fixed. (Does that sound gentle enough?) What should be mentioned is that some instructors, due to their experience or procedures, might be able to use questionable gear (more) safely than a less experienced or less caring instructor can. It doesn't mean it is right, it just means that it is possible, but should not be an excuse used by a rig owner to not fix something.
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    You have actually had a student question your skill when you told them that wasn't a good idea?! Edited after seeing Matthew's response: I would be introducing that student to another "more skillful" instructor!
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    I use a "flow" but no acronyms. One key point to my flow is to "do the most important things first". That means the 4 attachment points before the ripcord. It is more difficult to do that way but I don't care. Student head gear and goggles are taken care of much in advance of the hookup so that I can concentrate on the hookup. Having said that, many years ago when small Cessnas were the main aircraft, I waited until 8000-9000 to connect anything because was the student was often not in front of me, but with larger aircraft and bench seats, most of us connect the "lowers" after removing seatbelts, or at an altitude we would be willing to exit, and this makes sense.
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    Perhaps, but here is something to think about. Solo students are expected to learn how to make decisions about their own safety. Tandem students often assume that the instructor "will take care of them" and that they have no responsibilities. (And few drop zones promote tandem skydives as anything else.) (Edited to add: I now realize this comment is much like a previous one in the thread.)
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    Dave, I don't have a problem with you. If I did, why would I want to talk to you? I'm curious about you. I'll just ask Todd.
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    Yes it is. I must state that when attacked I will defend myself (trying desperatetly to not attack back). This is why I have invited Dave to call me, so we can avoid the public exchange. If you to lock the thread I understand completely. If you want to call me about this too, by all means please do. It will be an eye-opener.
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    Not anything about the original post. I knew that Dave would eventually find some reason to find fault with what I did, but that's OK, he can do that, I'm a big boy, and I am confident of my original intent. I was actually amazed when he made his original post, which is the second post in this thread. It was the kind of good information I was looking for and the reason I made the post!
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    Dave, I was waiting for that post. It is composed exactly as I expected. Thank you. (I just don't know what took you so long.) Now, back to the discussion on safety and training, eh? BTW, if want to know a bit more about that "relationship between the parties", give me a call. (800) 435-1975
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    You were taught well. It's so disheartening to hear of such things :( I would be interested in knowing what the "designer" of this loop trying to accomplish, saving a few inches of loop material?
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    You are paid to tuck in bridles. That is part of a "preflight" inspection of gear. And you are paid very well for it. Be as critical as you like, I do whatever it takes. I don't expect you to, you know everything.
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    Actually I haven't see a lot of flames. But I have seen some unexpected good advice from some very experienced instructors. I know, but I tried. It didn't work.
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    Please allow me to elaborate on the following comment in my second post in this thread: "A few weeks ago I saw several inches of drogue bridle hanging out before he boarded the same plane." Not only was the drogue bridle hanging out, but he had a flippant attitude about it when I suggested that he check it and tuck it in.
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    It probably doesn't literally say that you must. It probably assumes either a normal skydiving rig or a Tandem rig, both which meet the requirements. Just in case I know where you are going with this... It would appear that it would be legal to use a separate approved harness worn under a BASE rig to attached an approved reserve, (probably a belly mount.) Can anyone find a hole in this? It would be great if someone got a positive interpretation of this from an FAA office.
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    He is a skilled enough instructor that he does not need the drogue for stability. Apparently he snagged it (twice, once during the ride up, at which time he had the video guy help him get it back into the pouch.) A few weeks ago I saw several inches of drogue bridle hanging out before he boarded the same plane.
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    So, do think a jump pilot has a reason to be angry when a Tandem instructor does something like this? http://www.skydivestlouisarea.com/throwdrogueoutthedoor.mpg(no audio)
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    Aerobatic pilots sometimes get the ripcord pin bent on their pilot emergency parachute too. I can't say that what happened is anyone's fault. If it happened to many people (and they were told), the folks working with the aircraft crew would know to warn people. It seems like over the years, the subtle design knowledge that rig manufacturers used to know has been lost, that is, "what happens to my rig when the user leans against something really hard?" Rigs used to be designed with enough room in the container to have the pilot chute and ripcord pin area "sunk in" from the rest of the container (which protected it), but now they all seem to be bulged out in that area because people are trying to design such tight rigs. It doesn't seem to happen to pilot emergency parachutes as much because they are designed to be soft and have some "give" in all areas.
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    See my response to [jellob]
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    Large canopies have long lines, and this means that you often will not be able to flare them as completely as with smaller canopy, because your flare stroke is not long enough. And there is little you can do about it. "Taking wraps" can cause problems of its own, so talk to instructors about this before even thinking of doing it.
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    fxc ?

    peek replied to mrbiceps's topic in Gear and Rigging

    Which "fxc"? There are many models. The two most common for skydivers are FXC Model 12000 and FXC Astra. Beware those people who say only "FXC".
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    Source? Reference?