pookieland 0 #1 March 30, 2011 SKY DIVERS !! —HELP !!! – HELP !!! I was just informed today that ALL Argus AAD’s are NO LONGER ALOUD in the Sport of Sky Diving.. If you have an extra AAD that is not an Argus that I could use or even rent for a year that would help me out tremendously. But it must pass the Approval of my Instructor. So for now it seems as if I will have to stay on the ground until then which.. SUCKS!!!! … Email me at [email protected]Stop Touching Me!!! Muff Brother# 4466 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #2 March 30, 2011 QuoteSKY DIVERS !! —HELP !!! – HELP !!! I was just informed today that ALL Argus AAD’s are NO LONGER ALOUD in the Sport of Sky Diving.. If you have an extra AAD that is not an Argus that I could use or even rent for a year that would help me out tremendously. But it must pass the Approval of my Instructor. So for now it seems as if I will have to stay on the ground until then which.. SUCKS!!!! … Email me at [email protected] That's not quite true, they're just not allowed in most containers. Good luck finding one though."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #3 March 30, 2011 QuoteSKY DIVERS !! —HELP !!! – HELP !!! I was just informed today that ALL Argus AAD’s are NO LONGER ALOUD in the Sport of Sky Diving.. If you have an extra AAD that is not an Argus that I could use or even rent for a year that would help me out tremendously. But it must pass the Approval of my Instructor. So for now it seems as if I will have to stay on the ground until then which.. SUCKS!!!! … Email me at [email protected] Once you have your A license you have the option of not using an AAD As a student, and even as a licensed jumper you can still rent gear at your DZ that has an AAD If my choice was jump with no AAD or stay on the ground I'd jump with no AAD__ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thrillstalker 0 #4 March 30, 2011 QuoteIf my choice was jump with no AAD or stay on the ground I'd jump with no AAD +1 this is a very personal decision."Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #5 March 30, 2011 QuoteQuoteIf my choice was jump with no AAD or stay on the ground I'd jump with no AAD +1 this is a very personal decision. Absolutely. Just stating that there IS an option once the OP has his A license, which, at 47 jumps may be fairly close. I prefer an AAD, but I was in a similar situation as the OP when I first got my A and made about 100 jumps with no AAD before I could afford to put one in my rig.__ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #6 March 30, 2011 +1 I made about 100 jumps, including a state record jump, without my AAD while it was getting it's four year service. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #7 March 30, 2011 QuoteQuoteSKY DIVERS !! —HELP !!! – HELP !!! I was just informed today that ALL Argus AAD’s are NO LONGER ALOUD in the Sport of Sky Diving.. If you have an extra AAD that is not an Argus that I could use or even rent for a year that would help me out tremendously. But it must pass the Approval of my Instructor. So for now it seems as if I will have to stay on the ground until then which.. SUCKS!!!! … Email me at [email protected] Once you have your A license you have the option of not using an AAD As a student, and even as a licensed jumper you can still rent gear at your DZ that has an AAD If my choice was jump with no AAD or stay on the ground I'd jump with no AAD IIRC~ Pookie has some physical limitations that likely necessitate the use of an AAD, in the interest of safety he shouldn't jump without one. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amstalder 0 #8 March 30, 2011 QuoteQuoteQuoteSKY DIVERS !! —HELP !!! – HELP !!! I was just informed today that ALL Argus AAD’s are NO LONGER ALOUD in the Sport of Sky Diving.. If you have an extra AAD that is not an Argus that I could use or even rent for a year that would help me out tremendously. But it must pass the Approval of my Instructor. So for now it seems as if I will have to stay on the ground until then which.. SUCKS!!!! … Email me at [email protected] Once you have your A license you have the option of not using an AAD As a student, and even as a licensed jumper you can still rent gear at your DZ that has an AAD If my choice was jump with no AAD or stay on the ground I'd jump with no AAD IIRC~ Pookie has some physical limitations that likely necessitate the use of an AAD, in the interest of safety he shouldn't jump without one. This is exactly what I was about to post. Pookie, I wish I could help you. I will let you know if anything changes and I can. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #9 March 31, 2011 Quote IIRC~ Pookie has some physical limitations that likely necessitate the use of an AAD, in the interest of safety he shouldn't jump without one. I was not aware of that. My apologies for making assumptions__ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #10 March 31, 2011 Quote Quote IIRC~ Pookie has some physical limitations that likely necessitate the use of an AAD, in the interest of safety he shouldn't jump without one. I was not aware of that. My apologies for making assumptions This is a guy with physical and financial considerations that would no doubt keep most of us from even considering Skydiving as an option. If anyone CAN help him out, not only would he greatly appreciate it but your karma factor would go up incredibly! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJD 0 #11 March 31, 2011 Quote Once you have your A license you have the option of not using an AAD Regardless of any extra limitations applying to Pookie, is it true that no US dropzones mandate the use of an AAD? A growing number of UK ones do. I'm jumping without one at the moment, and it limits my choice of DZs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #12 March 31, 2011 A few DZ's in the US require an AAD for licensed jumpers but they are in the minority.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
regulator 0 #13 March 31, 2011 From uspa.org Aerodyne Research, Altico, Mirage Systems, Parachutes Australia, Rigging Innovations, Strong Enterprises, Sun Path Products and United Parachute Technologies have recently released service bulletins that withdraw approval of the installation of an Aviacom Argus automatic activation device (AAD) in their containers. Each bulletin states a concern over a possible issue with the cutter not completely severing the reserve closing loop during activation of the AAD. The bulletins are in response to three different cases of an alleged failure of the cutter to completely sever the reserve closing loop. Argus owners must check with their container manufacturer before the next jump to determine if the container is legal to jump with the AAD installed. Aviacom posted the following statement earlier this week: http://www.argus-aad.com/. Since the statement was released, they received the unit and are investigating further. USPA will continue to follow the issue and provide additional information as it becomes available. Aerodyne Research Altico Mirage Systems Parachutes Australia Rigging Innovations Strong Enterprises Sun Path Products United Parachute Technologies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pookieland 0 #14 April 2, 2011 Thanx, yea I wouldn't think of doing a jump with out one..Stop Touching Me!!! Muff Brother# 4466 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
