airtwardo 6 #26 December 5, 2003 QuoteThe "outs" don't look very good... *** Which is why all of us going are "PROs" ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #27 December 5, 2003 QuoteIf it is ok with Al, I'll spot. Sparky *** Now Sparky... Please see the prior post in reference to the sacrafical FISH! No...you don't get to spot!! ..And I have a couple of 325 "Mighty Mac's" if someone wants a REALLY LOW wing loading!! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mjosparky 3 #28 December 5, 2003 If I can't spot I'm going to pout.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #29 December 5, 2003 QuoteWhich is why all of us going are "PROs" I'm not PRO-rated, and I know a good number of other invitees who also aren't PRO-rated. I don't think that is a requirement for this demo. But everyone does seem to be the type that is highly-qualified, trustworthy, and capable of landing where they want. I've never felt the urge to pay an annual fee to USPA to prove to the headquarters folks what everyone who knows me already knows that I am capable of doing. I don't care what HQ thinks... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wrightskyguy 1 #30 December 6, 2003 ***I've never felt the urge to pay an annual fee to USPA to prove to the headquarters folks what everyone who knows me already knows that I am capable of doing. I don't care what HQ thinks... QuoteSounds like somebody needs a hug. John Wright World's most beloved skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cruzlite 0 #31 December 7, 2003 ------------------------------------------------------------ Depending on conditions... I'm on a 170...190...or 260 ------------------------------------------------------------ Jim, I'm wondering what 170 & 190 you are using. Also what is your exit weight? Haven't done one in many moons, but demos were some of my favorites. The challenge of landing in virgin teritory can make for some interesting jumps. (We never had Satellite photos[amazing]) Keep us posted on outcome! D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #32 December 7, 2003 QuoteMaybe i need to bring my startac 290 at .75! I'll show you who's gonna be last! Well if we're going to have a wing war, I'll pull out my Classic 300 sq. ft. accuracy canopy! Pffttt! :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #33 December 7, 2003 QuoteSounds like somebody needs a hug. Nope, I don't need to stinkin' hugs. I just need the USPA to quit convincing bureaucrats that I'm no longer qualified for demo jumps because I didn't pay them for a little piece of paper with their blessing on it. It's the rebel non-conformist in me that makes me say these things... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 6 #34 December 7, 2003 QuoteJim, I'm wondering what 170 & 190 you are using. Also what is your exit weight? *** The 170 & 190 are 'Z-Po' line products from Strong Enterprise' We developed a relationship with that company years ago and they've been quite helpful assisting our team with specialty products we incorporate into out Demo act. The thing I like about Strong gear, is that it is 'over engineered' in that it can take a lot of hard use and still work great. An important consideration with demo gear ...especially when one tends 'overload' it with extra demo junk. ....my exit weight is in the 250 range fun jumping ...and at times 320-340 lbs. doing certain demo acts. The Z-Po line of canopies are a great compromise of speed and accuracy. Not designed as pond swoopers...I can still salvage a bad spot, or contend with winds many other 'demo' type canopies struggle with. They all seem to be quite stable when sinking them accuracy style, with impressive recovery rates. Great control range, and stand ups are simple... All our canopies (from various manufactures) are the same color pattern, including the reserves ...if someone functions during a performance...only the sharp eyed spectators know! We use Strong Ent. harness & container systems with Strong Ent. reserves, We have a bunch of canopies in inventory of various designs and manufactures... Some I absolutely love for sport jumping... but don't work well in the demonstration arena. One that comes to mind is the Triathlon, a fantastic all around canopy for applications such as ours... but seem to 'wear' faster and in ways Z-Po's do not. (in my expierence anyway) ...I have 5 demo malfunctions ...most all from asking a parachute to do more than it was intended or designed to do... All 5 times were NOT Strong Ent. mains ...but I'm still here because of Strong Reserves! I am looking forward to checking out Sparkys 'Sharpshooter' next week. From what he says, it may be the ultimate demo canopy for us "Old Guys!" ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 6 #35 December 7, 2003 QuoteQuoteMaybe i need to bring my startac 290 at .75! I'll show you who's gonna be last! Well if we're going to have a wing war, I'll pull out my Classic 300 sq. ft. accuracy canopy! Pffttt! :-) *** Don't go there John! Like I said I have a couple Mighty Mac 325's... A 300 Challenger... A Goliath... And the 'Set 400' in a sport rig we use for the 2000 sqft. Flag! ...Hummm On second thought! We ought to put together a Stack using those old monsters! Enough of us could block out the sun! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #36 December 7, 2003 QuoteYou can get uptodate satellite photos on mapquest. Here are the satellite photos from Mapquest. They're a bit fuzzy, and I'm not sure the color helps, but it does look like there is still some undeveloped land around the immediate area, for "out" landings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 6 #37 December 7, 2003 PATTY WAGSTAFF WILL PERFORM AT CENTENNIAL OF FLIGHT CELEBRATION If you haven't made your reservations for this once-in-a-lifetime celebration do so immediately! There are only 12 days till the First Flight Centennial Celebration starts on December 12. Along with Patty Wagstaff will be the four-man AeroShell Aerobatic Team, Ian Groom, Michael Mancuso and Bobby Younkin, plus entertainment from The Beach Boys, Temptations, Aaron Tippin and Lee Greenwood. Make your reservations, and show your elite status by ordering Centennial gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list, at http://www.avweb.com/sponsors/100g HEY!!! WHAT ABOUT US!!! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #38 December 8, 2003 Here is the web site for the Wright Brothers National Park: http://www.nps.gov/wrbr/ Here's a quote: "Ticket sales for the December 16 and 17 event days have reached the 35,000 person maximum, and tickets are no longer available for those days." There's going to be quite a mob there to watch us land... We better not screw it up! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mjosparky 3 #39 December 8, 2003 QuoteI am looking forward to checking out Sparkys 'Sharpshooter' next week. From what he says, it may be the ultimate demo canopy for us "Old Guys!" Quote No, No, I said it was a good demo canopy for "you" old guys. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites John4455 0 #40 December 8, 2003 And the 'Set 400' in a sport rig we use for the 2000 sqft. Flag! No kidding, you have a set 400 in a sport rig. How are the openings on those Z-po's How do ya like it Johnny? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites John4455 0 #41 December 9, 2003 I know that its still too early to really tell, but the extended weather forcast for Kitty Hawk is for rain on Sun, Mon, and Tuesday. How do ya like it Johnny? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Chute 0 #42 December 9, 2003 SweetBottomless Beers and Blue Skies! * Brother_Brian * D.S.W.F.S.B. #2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #43 December 9, 2003 Here are some web site references for information about how to get your parachute rig onboard a commercial airliner: USPA: Carry-On Rigs ]TSA: Letter to USPA[/url] Continental Airlines: Parachutes [url "http://www.continental.com/travel/policies/baggage/carry-on.asp" ">Continental Airlines: Carry-On Baggage You'll want to read these carefully, and maybe print these off and carry them with you in case you run into an airport screener who isn't aware of the rules, and tries to deny your parachute rig. You are better off carrying your rig onboard, rather than in checked baggage. "Hide" it inside a bag. Don't put anything else in the bag with it, to minimize the chances of something looking "suspicious" on x-ray. Secure your handle so it can't be pulled (I tie mine down with a pull-up cord.) Put a strip of masking tape across the back with "Parachute" written on it, to identify it, so that screeners will have no excuse not to follow the special rules in place for parachute rigs. The size limit for carry-on bags is 51 inches, combined measurement of length plus width plus depth, and not to exceed 40 lbs. I'll see you there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. 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mjosparky 3 #28 December 5, 2003 If I can't spot I'm going to pout.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #29 December 5, 2003 QuoteWhich is why all of us going are "PROs" I'm not PRO-rated, and I know a good number of other invitees who also aren't PRO-rated. I don't think that is a requirement for this demo. But everyone does seem to be the type that is highly-qualified, trustworthy, and capable of landing where they want. I've never felt the urge to pay an annual fee to USPA to prove to the headquarters folks what everyone who knows me already knows that I am capable of doing. I don't care what HQ thinks... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrightskyguy 1 #30 December 6, 2003 ***I've never felt the urge to pay an annual fee to USPA to prove to the headquarters folks what everyone who knows me already knows that I am capable of doing. I don't care what HQ thinks... QuoteSounds like somebody needs a hug. John Wright World's most beloved skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cruzlite 0 #31 December 7, 2003 ------------------------------------------------------------ Depending on conditions... I'm on a 170...190...or 260 ------------------------------------------------------------ Jim, I'm wondering what 170 & 190 you are using. Also what is your exit weight? Haven't done one in many moons, but demos were some of my favorites. The challenge of landing in virgin teritory can make for some interesting jumps. (We never had Satellite photos[amazing]) Keep us posted on outcome! D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #32 December 7, 2003 QuoteMaybe i need to bring my startac 290 at .75! I'll show you who's gonna be last! Well if we're going to have a wing war, I'll pull out my Classic 300 sq. ft. accuracy canopy! Pffttt! :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #33 December 7, 2003 QuoteSounds like somebody needs a hug. Nope, I don't need to stinkin' hugs. I just need the USPA to quit convincing bureaucrats that I'm no longer qualified for demo jumps because I didn't pay them for a little piece of paper with their blessing on it. It's the rebel non-conformist in me that makes me say these things... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 6 #34 December 7, 2003 QuoteJim, I'm wondering what 170 & 190 you are using. Also what is your exit weight? *** The 170 & 190 are 'Z-Po' line products from Strong Enterprise' We developed a relationship with that company years ago and they've been quite helpful assisting our team with specialty products we incorporate into out Demo act. The thing I like about Strong gear, is that it is 'over engineered' in that it can take a lot of hard use and still work great. An important consideration with demo gear ...especially when one tends 'overload' it with extra demo junk. ....my exit weight is in the 250 range fun jumping ...and at times 320-340 lbs. doing certain demo acts. The Z-Po line of canopies are a great compromise of speed and accuracy. Not designed as pond swoopers...I can still salvage a bad spot, or contend with winds many other 'demo' type canopies struggle with. They all seem to be quite stable when sinking them accuracy style, with impressive recovery rates. Great control range, and stand ups are simple... All our canopies (from various manufactures) are the same color pattern, including the reserves ...if someone functions during a performance...only the sharp eyed spectators know! We use Strong Ent. harness & container systems with Strong Ent. reserves, We have a bunch of canopies in inventory of various designs and manufactures... Some I absolutely love for sport jumping... but don't work well in the demonstration arena. One that comes to mind is the Triathlon, a fantastic all around canopy for applications such as ours... but seem to 'wear' faster and in ways Z-Po's do not. (in my expierence anyway) ...I have 5 demo malfunctions ...most all from asking a parachute to do more than it was intended or designed to do... All 5 times were NOT Strong Ent. mains ...but I'm still here because of Strong Reserves! I am looking forward to checking out Sparkys 'Sharpshooter' next week. From what he says, it may be the ultimate demo canopy for us "Old Guys!" ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 6 #35 December 7, 2003 QuoteQuoteMaybe i need to bring my startac 290 at .75! I'll show you who's gonna be last! Well if we're going to have a wing war, I'll pull out my Classic 300 sq. ft. accuracy canopy! Pffttt! :-) *** Don't go there John! Like I said I have a couple Mighty Mac 325's... A 300 Challenger... A Goliath... And the 'Set 400' in a sport rig we use for the 2000 sqft. Flag! ...Hummm On second thought! We ought to put together a Stack using those old monsters! Enough of us could block out the sun! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #36 December 7, 2003 QuoteYou can get uptodate satellite photos on mapquest. Here are the satellite photos from Mapquest. They're a bit fuzzy, and I'm not sure the color helps, but it does look like there is still some undeveloped land around the immediate area, for "out" landings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 6 #37 December 7, 2003 PATTY WAGSTAFF WILL PERFORM AT CENTENNIAL OF FLIGHT CELEBRATION If you haven't made your reservations for this once-in-a-lifetime celebration do so immediately! There are only 12 days till the First Flight Centennial Celebration starts on December 12. Along with Patty Wagstaff will be the four-man AeroShell Aerobatic Team, Ian Groom, Michael Mancuso and Bobby Younkin, plus entertainment from The Beach Boys, Temptations, Aaron Tippin and Lee Greenwood. Make your reservations, and show your elite status by ordering Centennial gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list, at http://www.avweb.com/sponsors/100g HEY!!! WHAT ABOUT US!!! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #38 December 8, 2003 Here is the web site for the Wright Brothers National Park: http://www.nps.gov/wrbr/ Here's a quote: "Ticket sales for the December 16 and 17 event days have reached the 35,000 person maximum, and tickets are no longer available for those days." There's going to be quite a mob there to watch us land... We better not screw it up! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mjosparky 3 #39 December 8, 2003 QuoteI am looking forward to checking out Sparkys 'Sharpshooter' next week. From what he says, it may be the ultimate demo canopy for us "Old Guys!" Quote No, No, I said it was a good demo canopy for "you" old guys. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites John4455 0 #40 December 8, 2003 And the 'Set 400' in a sport rig we use for the 2000 sqft. Flag! No kidding, you have a set 400 in a sport rig. How are the openings on those Z-po's How do ya like it Johnny? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites John4455 0 #41 December 9, 2003 I know that its still too early to really tell, but the extended weather forcast for Kitty Hawk is for rain on Sun, Mon, and Tuesday. How do ya like it Johnny? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Chute 0 #42 December 9, 2003 SweetBottomless Beers and Blue Skies! * Brother_Brian * D.S.W.F.S.B. #2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #43 December 9, 2003 Here are some web site references for information about how to get your parachute rig onboard a commercial airliner: USPA: Carry-On Rigs ]TSA: Letter to USPA[/url] Continental Airlines: Parachutes [url "http://www.continental.com/travel/policies/baggage/carry-on.asp" ">Continental Airlines: Carry-On Baggage You'll want to read these carefully, and maybe print these off and carry them with you in case you run into an airport screener who isn't aware of the rules, and tries to deny your parachute rig. You are better off carrying your rig onboard, rather than in checked baggage. "Hide" it inside a bag. Don't put anything else in the bag with it, to minimize the chances of something looking "suspicious" on x-ray. Secure your handle so it can't be pulled (I tie mine down with a pull-up cord.) Put a strip of masking tape across the back with "Parachute" written on it, to identify it, so that screeners will have no excuse not to follow the special rules in place for parachute rigs. The size limit for carry-on bags is 51 inches, combined measurement of length plus width plus depth, and not to exceed 40 lbs. I'll see you there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. 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cruzlite 0 #31 December 7, 2003 ------------------------------------------------------------ Depending on conditions... I'm on a 170...190...or 260 ------------------------------------------------------------ Jim, I'm wondering what 170 & 190 you are using. Also what is your exit weight? Haven't done one in many moons, but demos were some of my favorites. The challenge of landing in virgin teritory can make for some interesting jumps. (We never had Satellite photos[amazing]) Keep us posted on outcome! D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #32 December 7, 2003 QuoteMaybe i need to bring my startac 290 at .75! I'll show you who's gonna be last! Well if we're going to have a wing war, I'll pull out my Classic 300 sq. ft. accuracy canopy! Pffttt! :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #33 December 7, 2003 QuoteSounds like somebody needs a hug. Nope, I don't need to stinkin' hugs. I just need the USPA to quit convincing bureaucrats that I'm no longer qualified for demo jumps because I didn't pay them for a little piece of paper with their blessing on it. It's the rebel non-conformist in me that makes me say these things... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 6 #34 December 7, 2003 QuoteJim, I'm wondering what 170 & 190 you are using. Also what is your exit weight? *** The 170 & 190 are 'Z-Po' line products from Strong Enterprise' We developed a relationship with that company years ago and they've been quite helpful assisting our team with specialty products we incorporate into out Demo act. The thing I like about Strong gear, is that it is 'over engineered' in that it can take a lot of hard use and still work great. An important consideration with demo gear ...especially when one tends 'overload' it with extra demo junk. ....my exit weight is in the 250 range fun jumping ...and at times 320-340 lbs. doing certain demo acts. The Z-Po line of canopies are a great compromise of speed and accuracy. Not designed as pond swoopers...I can still salvage a bad spot, or contend with winds many other 'demo' type canopies struggle with. They all seem to be quite stable when sinking them accuracy style, with impressive recovery rates. Great control range, and stand ups are simple... All our canopies (from various manufactures) are the same color pattern, including the reserves ...if someone functions during a performance...only the sharp eyed spectators know! We use Strong Ent. harness & container systems with Strong Ent. reserves, We have a bunch of canopies in inventory of various designs and manufactures... Some I absolutely love for sport jumping... but don't work well in the demonstration arena. One that comes to mind is the Triathlon, a fantastic all around canopy for applications such as ours... but seem to 'wear' faster and in ways Z-Po's do not. (in my expierence anyway) ...I have 5 demo malfunctions ...most all from asking a parachute to do more than it was intended or designed to do... All 5 times were NOT Strong Ent. mains ...but I'm still here because of Strong Reserves! I am looking forward to checking out Sparkys 'Sharpshooter' next week. From what he says, it may be the ultimate demo canopy for us "Old Guys!" ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 6 #35 December 7, 2003 QuoteQuoteMaybe i need to bring my startac 290 at .75! I'll show you who's gonna be last! Well if we're going to have a wing war, I'll pull out my Classic 300 sq. ft. accuracy canopy! Pffttt! :-) *** Don't go there John! Like I said I have a couple Mighty Mac 325's... A 300 Challenger... A Goliath... And the 'Set 400' in a sport rig we use for the 2000 sqft. Flag! ...Hummm On second thought! We ought to put together a Stack using those old monsters! Enough of us could block out the sun! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #36 December 7, 2003 QuoteYou can get uptodate satellite photos on mapquest. Here are the satellite photos from Mapquest. They're a bit fuzzy, and I'm not sure the color helps, but it does look like there is still some undeveloped land around the immediate area, for "out" landings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 6 #37 December 7, 2003 PATTY WAGSTAFF WILL PERFORM AT CENTENNIAL OF FLIGHT CELEBRATION If you haven't made your reservations for this once-in-a-lifetime celebration do so immediately! There are only 12 days till the First Flight Centennial Celebration starts on December 12. Along with Patty Wagstaff will be the four-man AeroShell Aerobatic Team, Ian Groom, Michael Mancuso and Bobby Younkin, plus entertainment from The Beach Boys, Temptations, Aaron Tippin and Lee Greenwood. Make your reservations, and show your elite status by ordering Centennial gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list, at http://www.avweb.com/sponsors/100g HEY!!! WHAT ABOUT US!!! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #38 December 8, 2003 Here is the web site for the Wright Brothers National Park: http://www.nps.gov/wrbr/ Here's a quote: "Ticket sales for the December 16 and 17 event days have reached the 35,000 person maximum, and tickets are no longer available for those days." There's going to be quite a mob there to watch us land... We better not screw it up! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mjosparky 3 #39 December 8, 2003 QuoteI am looking forward to checking out Sparkys 'Sharpshooter' next week. From what he says, it may be the ultimate demo canopy for us "Old Guys!" Quote No, No, I said it was a good demo canopy for "you" old guys. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites John4455 0 #40 December 8, 2003 And the 'Set 400' in a sport rig we use for the 2000 sqft. Flag! No kidding, you have a set 400 in a sport rig. How are the openings on those Z-po's How do ya like it Johnny? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites John4455 0 #41 December 9, 2003 I know that its still too early to really tell, but the extended weather forcast for Kitty Hawk is for rain on Sun, Mon, and Tuesday. How do ya like it Johnny? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Chute 0 #42 December 9, 2003 SweetBottomless Beers and Blue Skies! * Brother_Brian * D.S.W.F.S.B. #2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #43 December 9, 2003 Here are some web site references for information about how to get your parachute rig onboard a commercial airliner: USPA: Carry-On Rigs ]TSA: Letter to USPA[/url] Continental Airlines: Parachutes [url "http://www.continental.com/travel/policies/baggage/carry-on.asp" ">Continental Airlines: Carry-On Baggage You'll want to read these carefully, and maybe print these off and carry them with you in case you run into an airport screener who isn't aware of the rules, and tries to deny your parachute rig. You are better off carrying your rig onboard, rather than in checked baggage. "Hide" it inside a bag. Don't put anything else in the bag with it, to minimize the chances of something looking "suspicious" on x-ray. Secure your handle so it can't be pulled (I tie mine down with a pull-up cord.) Put a strip of masking tape across the back with "Parachute" written on it, to identify it, so that screeners will have no excuse not to follow the special rules in place for parachute rigs. The size limit for carry-on bags is 51 inches, combined measurement of length plus width plus depth, and not to exceed 40 lbs. I'll see you there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. 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airtwardo 6 #34 December 7, 2003 QuoteJim, I'm wondering what 170 & 190 you are using. Also what is your exit weight? *** The 170 & 190 are 'Z-Po' line products from Strong Enterprise' We developed a relationship with that company years ago and they've been quite helpful assisting our team with specialty products we incorporate into out Demo act. The thing I like about Strong gear, is that it is 'over engineered' in that it can take a lot of hard use and still work great. An important consideration with demo gear ...especially when one tends 'overload' it with extra demo junk. ....my exit weight is in the 250 range fun jumping ...and at times 320-340 lbs. doing certain demo acts. The Z-Po line of canopies are a great compromise of speed and accuracy. Not designed as pond swoopers...I can still salvage a bad spot, or contend with winds many other 'demo' type canopies struggle with. They all seem to be quite stable when sinking them accuracy style, with impressive recovery rates. Great control range, and stand ups are simple... All our canopies (from various manufactures) are the same color pattern, including the reserves ...if someone functions during a performance...only the sharp eyed spectators know! We use Strong Ent. harness & container systems with Strong Ent. reserves, We have a bunch of canopies in inventory of various designs and manufactures... Some I absolutely love for sport jumping... but don't work well in the demonstration arena. One that comes to mind is the Triathlon, a fantastic all around canopy for applications such as ours... but seem to 'wear' faster and in ways Z-Po's do not. (in my expierence anyway) ...I have 5 demo malfunctions ...most all from asking a parachute to do more than it was intended or designed to do... All 5 times were NOT Strong Ent. mains ...but I'm still here because of Strong Reserves! I am looking forward to checking out Sparkys 'Sharpshooter' next week. From what he says, it may be the ultimate demo canopy for us "Old Guys!" ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 6 #35 December 7, 2003 QuoteQuoteMaybe i need to bring my startac 290 at .75! I'll show you who's gonna be last! Well if we're going to have a wing war, I'll pull out my Classic 300 sq. ft. accuracy canopy! Pffttt! :-) *** Don't go there John! Like I said I have a couple Mighty Mac 325's... A 300 Challenger... A Goliath... And the 'Set 400' in a sport rig we use for the 2000 sqft. Flag! ...Hummm On second thought! We ought to put together a Stack using those old monsters! Enough of us could block out the sun! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #36 December 7, 2003 QuoteYou can get uptodate satellite photos on mapquest. Here are the satellite photos from Mapquest. They're a bit fuzzy, and I'm not sure the color helps, but it does look like there is still some undeveloped land around the immediate area, for "out" landings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 6 #37 December 7, 2003 PATTY WAGSTAFF WILL PERFORM AT CENTENNIAL OF FLIGHT CELEBRATION If you haven't made your reservations for this once-in-a-lifetime celebration do so immediately! There are only 12 days till the First Flight Centennial Celebration starts on December 12. Along with Patty Wagstaff will be the four-man AeroShell Aerobatic Team, Ian Groom, Michael Mancuso and Bobby Younkin, plus entertainment from The Beach Boys, Temptations, Aaron Tippin and Lee Greenwood. Make your reservations, and show your elite status by ordering Centennial gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list, at http://www.avweb.com/sponsors/100g HEY!!! WHAT ABOUT US!!! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #38 December 8, 2003 Here is the web site for the Wright Brothers National Park: http://www.nps.gov/wrbr/ Here's a quote: "Ticket sales for the December 16 and 17 event days have reached the 35,000 person maximum, and tickets are no longer available for those days." There's going to be quite a mob there to watch us land... We better not screw it up! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mjosparky 3 #39 December 8, 2003 QuoteI am looking forward to checking out Sparkys 'Sharpshooter' next week. From what he says, it may be the ultimate demo canopy for us "Old Guys!" Quote No, No, I said it was a good demo canopy for "you" old guys. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites John4455 0 #40 December 8, 2003 And the 'Set 400' in a sport rig we use for the 2000 sqft. Flag! No kidding, you have a set 400 in a sport rig. How are the openings on those Z-po's How do ya like it Johnny? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites John4455 0 #41 December 9, 2003 I know that its still too early to really tell, but the extended weather forcast for Kitty Hawk is for rain on Sun, Mon, and Tuesday. How do ya like it Johnny? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Chute 0 #42 December 9, 2003 SweetBottomless Beers and Blue Skies! * Brother_Brian * D.S.W.F.S.B. #2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #43 December 9, 2003 Here are some web site references for information about how to get your parachute rig onboard a commercial airliner: USPA: Carry-On Rigs ]TSA: Letter to USPA[/url] Continental Airlines: Parachutes [url "http://www.continental.com/travel/policies/baggage/carry-on.asp" ">Continental Airlines: Carry-On Baggage You'll want to read these carefully, and maybe print these off and carry them with you in case you run into an airport screener who isn't aware of the rules, and tries to deny your parachute rig. You are better off carrying your rig onboard, rather than in checked baggage. "Hide" it inside a bag. Don't put anything else in the bag with it, to minimize the chances of something looking "suspicious" on x-ray. Secure your handle so it can't be pulled (I tie mine down with a pull-up cord.) Put a strip of masking tape across the back with "Parachute" written on it, to identify it, so that screeners will have no excuse not to follow the special rules in place for parachute rigs. The size limit for carry-on bags is 51 inches, combined measurement of length plus width plus depth, and not to exceed 40 lbs. I'll see you there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. 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airtwardo 6 #35 December 7, 2003 QuoteQuoteMaybe i need to bring my startac 290 at .75! I'll show you who's gonna be last! Well if we're going to have a wing war, I'll pull out my Classic 300 sq. ft. accuracy canopy! Pffttt! :-) *** Don't go there John! Like I said I have a couple Mighty Mac 325's... A 300 Challenger... A Goliath... And the 'Set 400' in a sport rig we use for the 2000 sqft. Flag! ...Hummm On second thought! We ought to put together a Stack using those old monsters! Enough of us could block out the sun! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #36 December 7, 2003 QuoteYou can get uptodate satellite photos on mapquest. Here are the satellite photos from Mapquest. They're a bit fuzzy, and I'm not sure the color helps, but it does look like there is still some undeveloped land around the immediate area, for "out" landings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 6 #37 December 7, 2003 PATTY WAGSTAFF WILL PERFORM AT CENTENNIAL OF FLIGHT CELEBRATION If you haven't made your reservations for this once-in-a-lifetime celebration do so immediately! There are only 12 days till the First Flight Centennial Celebration starts on December 12. Along with Patty Wagstaff will be the four-man AeroShell Aerobatic Team, Ian Groom, Michael Mancuso and Bobby Younkin, plus entertainment from The Beach Boys, Temptations, Aaron Tippin and Lee Greenwood. Make your reservations, and show your elite status by ordering Centennial gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list, at http://www.avweb.com/sponsors/100g HEY!!! WHAT ABOUT US!!! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #38 December 8, 2003 Here is the web site for the Wright Brothers National Park: http://www.nps.gov/wrbr/ Here's a quote: "Ticket sales for the December 16 and 17 event days have reached the 35,000 person maximum, and tickets are no longer available for those days." There's going to be quite a mob there to watch us land... We better not screw it up! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mjosparky 3 #39 December 8, 2003 QuoteI am looking forward to checking out Sparkys 'Sharpshooter' next week. From what he says, it may be the ultimate demo canopy for us "Old Guys!" Quote No, No, I said it was a good demo canopy for "you" old guys. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites John4455 0 #40 December 8, 2003 And the 'Set 400' in a sport rig we use for the 2000 sqft. Flag! No kidding, you have a set 400 in a sport rig. How are the openings on those Z-po's How do ya like it Johnny? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites John4455 0 #41 December 9, 2003 I know that its still too early to really tell, but the extended weather forcast for Kitty Hawk is for rain on Sun, Mon, and Tuesday. How do ya like it Johnny? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Chute 0 #42 December 9, 2003 SweetBottomless Beers and Blue Skies! * Brother_Brian * D.S.W.F.S.B. #2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #43 December 9, 2003 Here are some web site references for information about how to get your parachute rig onboard a commercial airliner: USPA: Carry-On Rigs ]TSA: Letter to USPA[/url] Continental Airlines: Parachutes [url "http://www.continental.com/travel/policies/baggage/carry-on.asp" ">Continental Airlines: Carry-On Baggage You'll want to read these carefully, and maybe print these off and carry them with you in case you run into an airport screener who isn't aware of the rules, and tries to deny your parachute rig. You are better off carrying your rig onboard, rather than in checked baggage. "Hide" it inside a bag. Don't put anything else in the bag with it, to minimize the chances of something looking "suspicious" on x-ray. Secure your handle so it can't be pulled (I tie mine down with a pull-up cord.) Put a strip of masking tape across the back with "Parachute" written on it, to identify it, so that screeners will have no excuse not to follow the special rules in place for parachute rigs. The size limit for carry-on bags is 51 inches, combined measurement of length plus width plus depth, and not to exceed 40 lbs. I'll see you there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. 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JohnRich 4 #36 December 7, 2003 QuoteYou can get uptodate satellite photos on mapquest. Here are the satellite photos from Mapquest. They're a bit fuzzy, and I'm not sure the color helps, but it does look like there is still some undeveloped land around the immediate area, for "out" landings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #37 December 7, 2003 PATTY WAGSTAFF WILL PERFORM AT CENTENNIAL OF FLIGHT CELEBRATION If you haven't made your reservations for this once-in-a-lifetime celebration do so immediately! There are only 12 days till the First Flight Centennial Celebration starts on December 12. Along with Patty Wagstaff will be the four-man AeroShell Aerobatic Team, Ian Groom, Michael Mancuso and Bobby Younkin, plus entertainment from The Beach Boys, Temptations, Aaron Tippin and Lee Greenwood. Make your reservations, and show your elite status by ordering Centennial gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list, at http://www.avweb.com/sponsors/100g HEY!!! WHAT ABOUT US!!! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #38 December 8, 2003 Here is the web site for the Wright Brothers National Park: http://www.nps.gov/wrbr/ Here's a quote: "Ticket sales for the December 16 and 17 event days have reached the 35,000 person maximum, and tickets are no longer available for those days." There's going to be quite a mob there to watch us land... We better not screw it up! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #39 December 8, 2003 QuoteI am looking forward to checking out Sparkys 'Sharpshooter' next week. From what he says, it may be the ultimate demo canopy for us "Old Guys!" Quote No, No, I said it was a good demo canopy for "you" old guys. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites John4455 0 #40 December 8, 2003 And the 'Set 400' in a sport rig we use for the 2000 sqft. Flag! No kidding, you have a set 400 in a sport rig. How are the openings on those Z-po's How do ya like it Johnny? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites John4455 0 #41 December 9, 2003 I know that its still too early to really tell, but the extended weather forcast for Kitty Hawk is for rain on Sun, Mon, and Tuesday. How do ya like it Johnny? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Chute 0 #42 December 9, 2003 SweetBottomless Beers and Blue Skies! * Brother_Brian * D.S.W.F.S.B. #2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #43 December 9, 2003 Here are some web site references for information about how to get your parachute rig onboard a commercial airliner: USPA: Carry-On Rigs ]TSA: Letter to USPA[/url] Continental Airlines: Parachutes [url "http://www.continental.com/travel/policies/baggage/carry-on.asp" ">Continental Airlines: Carry-On Baggage You'll want to read these carefully, and maybe print these off and carry them with you in case you run into an airport screener who isn't aware of the rules, and tries to deny your parachute rig. You are better off carrying your rig onboard, rather than in checked baggage. "Hide" it inside a bag. Don't put anything else in the bag with it, to minimize the chances of something looking "suspicious" on x-ray. Secure your handle so it can't be pulled (I tie mine down with a pull-up cord.) Put a strip of masking tape across the back with "Parachute" written on it, to identify it, so that screeners will have no excuse not to follow the special rules in place for parachute rigs. The size limit for carry-on bags is 51 inches, combined measurement of length plus width plus depth, and not to exceed 40 lbs. I'll see you there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
John4455 0 #40 December 8, 2003 And the 'Set 400' in a sport rig we use for the 2000 sqft. Flag! No kidding, you have a set 400 in a sport rig. How are the openings on those Z-po's How do ya like it Johnny? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John4455 0 #41 December 9, 2003 I know that its still too early to really tell, but the extended weather forcast for Kitty Hawk is for rain on Sun, Mon, and Tuesday. How do ya like it Johnny? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chute 0 #42 December 9, 2003 SweetBottomless Beers and Blue Skies! * Brother_Brian * D.S.W.F.S.B. #2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #43 December 9, 2003 Here are some web site references for information about how to get your parachute rig onboard a commercial airliner: USPA: Carry-On Rigs ]TSA: Letter to USPA[/url] Continental Airlines: Parachutes [url "http://www.continental.com/travel/policies/baggage/carry-on.asp" ">Continental Airlines: Carry-On Baggage You'll want to read these carefully, and maybe print these off and carry them with you in case you run into an airport screener who isn't aware of the rules, and tries to deny your parachute rig. You are better off carrying your rig onboard, rather than in checked baggage. "Hide" it inside a bag. Don't put anything else in the bag with it, to minimize the chances of something looking "suspicious" on x-ray. Secure your handle so it can't be pulled (I tie mine down with a pull-up cord.) Put a strip of masking tape across the back with "Parachute" written on it, to identify it, so that screeners will have no excuse not to follow the special rules in place for parachute rigs. The size limit for carry-on bags is 51 inches, combined measurement of length plus width plus depth, and not to exceed 40 lbs. I'll see you there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
