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KNewman 0
Thanks for being alert and being safety conscious, as a newbie myself it is nice to know that others are looking out for us!! I will not get on a plane unless I have had my gear checked at least twice on the ground, and will not jump unless someone checks me out in the plane at altitude. Skydiving is way fun, but not worth dying for, especially for not taking the time for a gear check prior to getting on the plane.
Blue Skies and Stand-up Landings!!!!!!
Do we look that naive?
QuoteReminds me of a PFF jump yesterday.
Manifest only gave us a 15 minute warning, so I had to rush ground school.
We also had to rush checking and donning our equipment.
Rob, I've been a manifester, and she should have never rushed you. Next time tell her to bump you back a load. What kind of example are you setting for your student to rush and get your gear on?
Travman 6
Remster 24
QuoteI got rushed to get on a hot load once.
The pressure I got was immense.
I was told "if you dont make it on the load, you will pay for the slot"
I dont want to pick on you since most of us have been in the same situation and know how it feels, but folks, rememeber: its only $20-$25...
bozo 0
QuoteTo Bozo
Thanks for being alert and being safety conscious, as a newbie myself it is nice to know that others are looking out for us!!
Its not just me. Look around the plane next time you go up, you will see lots of folks giving your gear the once over. No one wants to see someone hurt or worse.
bozo
bozo
Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars.
NWFlyer 2
QuoteI suggest not manifesting until you are ready to skydive. When you go to the manifest window and they say it's a 10 min call, ask yourself if you can be ready. If not, get on the next load.
That's always been my policy. I try not to rush myself in packing or getting geared up - I don't like starting a skydive feeling like something's possibly out of place.
Of course, the calls are often so "generous" at my home DZ that I end up on loads that I turned down anyway because I find myself packed and ready to go while the tandems are still getting geared up.
Andy9o8 0
QuoteEven though I still have low jump numbers I always look over everyone's gear
Please keep doing that. Mostly everybody does that; but when I catch a relative newbie discreetly giving my chest strap, etc. a quick eyeball, I sometimes say "Thanks", just to reinforce that we should always do that for each other, and that it's appreciated.
Also at the DZ where I jump we are given regular count downs from an intial 20 minute call and double manifesting is not generally allowed. Most of the time the load is ready well before the plane leaves, although there are still occasions where there are one or two stragglers who are late getting on. Even if they are late their gear would have been checked before they get to the plane.
QuoteI don't know how much you guys know about jumping in the UK but we have a flight line check system in place which stops people getting on the plane without having their gear on and fully adjusted. Everyone has to have this check and are not allowed to board the plane without it. Licenced jumpers can check each other but only instructors can check students or tandem's. These flight line checks are part of the B certificate requirements here.
Also at the DZ where I jump we are given regular count downs from an intial 20 minute call and double manifesting is not generally allowed. Most of the time the load is ready well before the plane leaves, although there are still occasions where there are one or two stragglers who are late getting on. Even if they are late their gear would have been checked before they get to the plane.
yeah, its cool that we get checked out by an instructor at the manifest table, i don't think Dave Hickling would allow anybody not to be fully checked
I'm always looking at other peoples kit, i don't think i'd say anything to a long time jumper though, i'd go and tell Milko or any of the other instructors if i saw something that concerned me, get them to go and tell the experienced person
drive it like you stole it and f*ck the police
QuoteQuoteTo Bozo
Thanks for being alert and being safety conscious, as a newbie myself it is nice to know that others are looking out for us!!
Its not just me. Look around the plane next time you go up, you will see lots of folks giving your gear the once over. No one wants to see someone hurt or worse.
bozo
Jim,
Good call and a good attitude.
Sparky
It is hard to instill good habits with students when they see this type of activity.
Lesson Learned: Long story short, Cessna 206 at 3-4000 ft. threw a rod creating a total engine out. The pilot yelled get out. I was the closest to the door and before I was able to get my bearings, I was in freefall due to the other five jumpers pushing me out. Helmet and goggles in one hand. one look at the altimeter and a short clearing track and a deployment. All landed safely. This was nearly ten years ago, Since, I have been ready to exit the aircraft before I even get in it. This is a good habit and one we should encourage all skydivers to adhere to. Nothing is worse than reaching for a pilot chute knowing that a leg strap is loose or questioning wether or not you fastened your chest strap. Remember Murphy is always jumping with us..
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