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I think we are good with that.
The weather forecast is looking a little bleak at this point. I think clouds and cold may be the biggest factor at this point.
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kuai43 7
Quoteback on topic:
make shure the moon is up when it's jumping time. my nightdives where in a full-moon night - only problem: the moon went up at 1 in the morning, two hours after we finished jumping
Are you saying the full moonrise was at 1am? If that's the case, your astrophysics are different than mine... back on the 'ol family farm, our full moon rose right around sunset and was full overhead at midnight.
Then again, I do seem to recall seeing a full moon or two right in the landing area on some night jumps.
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feuergnom 22
yes, the moonrise varies - i bet there's a site out there with exact times for every place in the world - so for my next night jump i'll double and triple check. otoh: it can't be any darker than the night i mentioned
dudeist skydiver # 666
QuoteGood point! Moon Rise is at 5:39 p.m. and Moon Set is at 7:16 a.m.
I think we are good with that.
The weather forecast is looking a little bleak at this point. I think clouds and cold may be the biggest factor at this point.
Of course Friday looks bad right now and Saturday look great. :( It is early in the week so a lot can change. I'm sure the cold will stick around though.
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IanHarrop 37
Quoteyes, the moonrise varies - i bet there's a site out there with exact times for every place in the world - so for my next night jump i'll double and triple check. otoh: it can't be any darker than the night i mentioned
I use this site.
http://www.heavens-above.com
I registered so that I only had to set my observing location once (you can set more than one)
Gives me lots of information
feuergnom 22
thanks for the link
dudeist skydiver # 666
QuoteSo, how's this everyone?
You want to be a well-rounded skydiver? You want something that shows the world a thing or two?
Bring back the Master license and make the requirements:
X night jumps
X water jumps
X belly Fly
X freefly
X wingsuit
X skyboardX B.A.S.E.BASE is not skydiving
X AFF
X TI
X Level 2 Demos
Sparky
QuoteQuoteSo, how's this everyone?
You want to be a well-rounded skydiver? You want something that shows the world a thing or two?
Bring back the Master license and make the requirements:
X night jumps
X water jumps
X belly Fly
X freefly
X wingsuit
X skyboardX B.A.S.E.BASE is not skydiving
X AFF
X TI
X Level 2 Demos
Sparky
Wouldnt you have to have this 'Master Skydiver License' prior to a Pro rating?
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back on topic:
make shure the moon is up when it's jumping time. my nightdives where in a full-moon night - only problem: the moon went up at 1 in the morning, two hours after we finished jumping
dudeist skydiver # 666
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