DiverMike 5 #51 February 24, 2014 You are absolutely right. I need to tone it back a bit. My OCD kicks in when I see grammar errors that have a material affect on the interpretation of the regulation. Sometimes I forget I got into skydiving so I could 'dance the sky on laughter-silvered wings', rather than correct grammar. For the same reason I jump off a perfectly good diving board. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #52 February 24, 2014 DiverMike You are absolutely right. I need to tone it back a bit. My OCD kicks in when I see grammar errors that have a material affect on the interpretation of the regulation. Sometimes I forget I got into skydiving so I could 'dance the sky on laughter-silvered wings', rather than correct grammar. See what all that fancy book learnin' does to ya?! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #53 February 24, 2014 No, no; without good grammar, skydiving is meaningless. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TriGirl 268 #54 February 26, 2014 DiverMike It isn't likely that a Judge doesn't already have a 'D' license, ... drift> Really? I have four National ratings, and next year will pursue FAI. My profile info is all correct. I was also a very experienced DZSO before I even had my A license (I bring that up because someone made a comment about it once). Might be surprised who's judging competitions, certifying records, or "pulling dirt!" See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #55 February 26, 2014 DiverMike You are absolutely right. I need to tone it back a bit. My OCD kicks in when I see grammar errors that have a material affect on the interpretation of the regulation. How many hours do you have arguing the finer points of FAR's? I know we had ATC manual discussions that could go on forever. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiverMike 5 #56 February 26, 2014 Hey - it is cold in the Midwest and my DZ is closed. I have cabin fever for the sky. For the same reason I jump off a perfectly good diving board. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #57 February 26, 2014 DiverMike Hey - it is cold in the Midwest and my DZ is closed. I have cabin fever for the sky. No, I'm with ya. I'm just saying discussing regs with people who don't know how to diagram a sentence can be a Sisyphian task. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topdocker 0 #58 February 26, 2014 TriGirl ***It isn't likely that a Judge doesn't already have a 'D' license, ... drift> Really? I have four National ratings, and next year will pursue FAI. My profile info is all correct. I was also a very experienced DZSO before I even had my A license (I bring that up because someone made a comment about it once). Might be surprised who's judging competitions, certifying records, or "pulling dirt!" And this explains a lot about some of the judging I have seen at some of the competitions over the years.... lots of credentials, but not much experience. topJump more, post less! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpgump 0 #59 March 29, 2016 Is it okay/acceptable to ask the load organizer or someone in manifest to sign my logbook? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingRhenquest 1 #60 March 29, 2016 Anyone who's a skydiver or a pilot. I get signatures for my hot air balloon jumps from the pilot. Hot chicks are also totally acceptable. If they're not a skydiver, just tell them to put their phone number down instead.I'm trying to teach myself how to set things on fire with my mind. Hey... is it hot in here? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil1111 910 #61 March 29, 2016 FlyingRhenquestAnyone who's a skydiver or a pilot. I get signatures for my hot air balloon jumps from the pilot. Hot chicks are also totally acceptable. If they're not a skydiver, just tell them to put their phone number down instead. According to the FAA if they are a hot chick, their name and phone number is required in case the FAA needs to verify the jump/signature. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil1111 910 #62 March 29, 2016 topdocker ******It isn't likely that a Judge doesn't already have a 'D' license, ... drift> Really? I have four National ratings, and next year will pursue FAI. My profile info is all correct. I was also a very experienced DZSO before I even had my A license (I bring that up because someone made a comment about it once). Might be surprised who's judging competitions, certifying records, or "pulling dirt!" And this explains a lot about some of the judging I have seen at some of the competitions over the years.... lots of credentials, but not much experience. top Everyone has to start somewhere and in my experience you work your way up the judging totem pole. In addition finding qualified judges is difficult in every sport. Especially so if there is no compensation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RopeaDope 0 #63 March 29, 2016 jumpgumpIs it okay/acceptable to ask the load organizer or someone in manifest to sign my logbook? Scope out the most talkative skygod at the DZ and just stare blatantly at him until he cracks. When he comes up to greet you, put your index finger up to his lips and shhh him. Hen calmly hand him your logbook and pen. Let him tell you how awesome he is as he signs it. When he hands it back, ask if he thinks you could ever become as awesome as him. He will sign your book every day from now on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #64 March 29, 2016 All the answers above seem acceptable to me. I'll be glad to sign if you need me to. I've never seen a really close examination of signatures in any log book when it comes time to get licenses and ratings, etc. I don't even get mine signed anymore, but they are accepted when I go to DZs that want to check my currency. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,340 #65 March 29, 2016 jumpgumpIs it okay/acceptable to ask the load organizer or someone in manifest to sign my logbook? Yes. Perfectly so. My preferences (in order): Load organizer or most experienced jumper in the group* Anyone in the group* Pilot** Manifest or anyone who can verify that I jumped (like someone I sat next to on the plane). Myself (it is legal according to USPA) No sig. About 10% of my logbook is unsigned. First * - If I'm making several jumps with the same group, I will get sigs from different people, not the same one every time. Second ** - Pilot is a legal sig, but getting it can be a bit difficult unless there's a weather hold or you wait until the end of the day. I've never gotten a "no", but I've gotten "not now, catch me later"."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Di0 1 #66 March 29, 2016 DiverMikeYou are absolutely right. I need to tone it back a bit. My OCD kicks in when I see grammar errors that have a material affect** on the interpretation of the regulation. Sometimes I forget I got into skydiving so I could 'dance the sky on laughter-silvered wings', rather than correct grammar. **effect. Sorry, I had to, I couldn't control it.I'm standing on the edge With a vision in my head My body screams release me My dreams they must be fed... You're in flight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chemist 0 #67 March 30, 2016 Once I tried to get someone to sign my book back a couple of hundred jumps. (I logged all my jumps but never made the effort to ask people to sign off until after about a few hundred jumps). Think it may have been a tall order, he signed back about 20 jumps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joellercoaster 6 #68 March 30, 2016 I have signed over a hundred jumps in one go in my wife's logbook. Legitimately too; I was on all of them -- "I'll tell you how all skydivers are judged, . They are judged by the laws of physics." - kkeenan "You jump out, pull the string and either live or die. What's there to be good at? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grantunderland 0 #69 March 30, 2016 Packing for Nationals, "Oh, honey. So. I haven't logged since we started training. Mind signing these 200 jumps quick so they'll let me register?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rstanley0312 0 #70 March 30, 2016 grantunderland Packing for Nationals, "Oh, honey. So. I haven't logged since we started training. Mind signing these 200 jumps quick so they'll let me register?" Evil. Life is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it. Muff Brother #4382 Dudeist Skydiver #000 www.fundraiseadventure.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoHuskers 0 #71 March 31, 2016 Wait for the end of the day and case out where the TI's hang out after the beer light comes on. Make a mental note of which TI also did an AFF jump in the morning. Wait until they've cracked a beer open and then hold out your log book out in your non dominant hand. Say their name awkwardly, wait for them to turn and gesture very slightly with your logbook. Be prepared to give chase and tackle! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #72 March 31, 2016 monkycndo Now I am 800 jumps since I last logged. I boug Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joellercoaster 6 #73 March 31, 2016 grantunderland Packing for Nationals, "Oh, honey. So. I haven't logged since we started training. Mind signing these 200 jumps quick so they'll let me register?" Pretty much. But we were in the car on the way up Level up: Not even the first time!-- "I'll tell you how all skydivers are judged, . They are judged by the laws of physics." - kkeenan "You jump out, pull the string and either live or die. What's there to be good at? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grantunderland 0 #74 March 31, 2016 Ah, wait til you're in the car and they can't run away. I like it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #75 April 1, 2016 JohnMitchell ***Now I am 800 jumps since I last logged. I bougYea, what he said. Bought a hand full of the blue ones and logged EVERY jump I made. http://www.paragear.com/skydiving/10000039/B1790/ They used to cost $1.50 My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
