SEREJumper 1 #1 August 2, 2012 Not a huge thing, but when something doesn't look right it sticks out!We're not fucking flying airplanes are we, no we're flying a glorified kite with no power and it should be flown like one! - Stratostar Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #2 August 2, 2012 The left side riser/release loop is exceptionally long, with a whole lot of the cable exposed past the loop.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arvoitus 1 #3 August 2, 2012 Left side cutaway cable not in its channel?Your rights end where my feelings begin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UliToo 0 #4 August 2, 2012 The three rings are not threaded right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SEREJumper 1 #5 August 2, 2012 Yep, all those except the 3 rings (they are correct), looks like the cutaway cable was snagged and pulled out of the channel at some point.We're not fucking flying airplanes are we, no we're flying a glorified kite with no power and it should be flown like one! - Stratostar Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obelixtim 150 #6 August 2, 2012 The Punter has dropped her(?) false teeth?... What do I win?.My computer beat me at chess, It was no match for me at kickboxing.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erdnarob 1 #7 August 2, 2012 3 ring set up is OK. In this picture there is no tension on them. The ring web attachment will be against the ring below when under full load.Learn from others mistakes, you will never live long enough to make them all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pchapman 278 #8 August 2, 2012 Air getting under student's goggles, probably making it harder to see, diminishing the value of the jump she paid for. Instructor might have done better to ensure the goggles were tight & properly placed, but it could be due to using Kroops, as they are notorious for having crappy elastics that wear out quickly. Not exactly a great arch at the hips either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,234 #9 August 3, 2012 + He's got a brain bucket, but none on the student.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #10 August 3, 2012 Quote+ He's got a brain bucket, but none on the student. Most TI's I know don't put a helmet on tandem students, the only ones I have ever seen actually put them on is at the tandem course, they put people in frap hats."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
jimmytavino 16 #11 August 3, 2012 ???? the guy needs a shave ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,930 #12 August 3, 2012 "The benefits of providing tandem students with altimeters greatly outweigh the minimal additional costs. Training students thoroughly for their skydives, including information on how to check altitude, can only improve the overall safety of skydiving for both students and instructors. Student altimeters provide valuable back-up for instructors if their altimeters fail, and using them allows students to become active participants in their jumps." —Jim Crouch | D-16979 USPA Director of Safety & Training... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,234 #13 August 3, 2012 QuoteQuote+ He's got a brain bucket, but none on the student. Most TI's I know don't put a helmet on tandem students, the only ones I have ever seen actually put them on is at the tandem course, they put people in frap hats. OK. I'm not sure of the point here. It's required.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #14 August 3, 2012 QuoteQuoteQuote+ He's got a brain bucket, but none on the student. Most TI's I know don't put a helmet on tandem students, the only ones I have ever seen actually put them on is at the tandem course, they put people in frap hats. OK. I'm not sure of the point here. It's required. According to?"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
BIGUN 1,234 #15 August 4, 2012 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuote+ He's got a brain bucket, but none on the student. Most TI's I know don't put a helmet on tandem students, the only ones I have ever seen actually put them on is at the tandem course, they put people in frap hats. OK. I'm not sure of the point here. It's required. According to? The contracts I signed with the Manufacturers,.. which falls under the FAR's. Are there no more contracts with the manufacturers or are we just not reviewing them after being signed?Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmy_m 0 #16 August 4, 2012 Quote The contracts I signed with the Manufacturers,.. which falls under the FAR's. Are there no more contracts with the manufacturers or are we just not reviewing them after being signed? Oy! The manufacturers of the... helmets? harnesses? I would like to know this, as I have gone on three tandem dives and got only a frap hat each time! As far as the student not having an alti - that's also a big no-no! I did notice the left RSL line was out of its channel a bit - not quite where you want it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chemfx 0 #17 August 4, 2012 the lady in front of the TI/Demon is making some kind of satanic hand signal? P] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #18 August 4, 2012 Quote The contracts I signed with the Manufacturers,.. which falls under the FAR's. Are there no more contracts with the manufacturers or are we just not reviewing them after being signed? SIGMA Manual http://unitedparachutetechnologies.com/PDF/Support/Manual/SIGMA-MANUAL-COMPLETE.zip SIGMA End user agreement http://unitedparachutetechnologies.com/PDF/Support/Tandem%20Information/05501%28End_User_Agreement%29.pdf SIGMA Tandem Instructor Cert form http://unitedparachutetechnologies.com/PDF/Support/Tandem%20Information/05553%28TICert%29.pdf Parachute Equipment BSR http://www.uspa.org/SIM/Read/Section2/tabid/164/Default.aspx#21k 14 CFR 105.45 http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=02c8570a2a71ed8ea940a662a06744d5&rgn=div8&view=text&node=14:2.0.1.3.17.2.9.3&idno=14 I don't see anything that requires the student to wear a helmet. Maybe you could tell me?"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
airtwardo 7 #19 August 4, 2012 Quote the lady in front of the TI/Demon is making some kind of satanic hand signal? P] The camera person only has 199 jumps? ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,234 #20 August 4, 2012 QuoteQuote The contracts I signed with the Manufacturers,.. which falls under the FAR's. Are there no more contracts with the manufacturers or are we just not reviewing them after being signed? SIGMA Manual http://unitedparachutetechnologies.com/PDF/Support/Manual/SIGMA-MANUAL-COMPLETE.zip SIGMA End user agreement http://unitedparachutetechnologies.com/PDF/Support/Tandem%20Information/05501%28End_User_Agreement%29.pdf SIGMA Tandem Instructor Cert form http://unitedparachutetechnologies.com/PDF/Support/Tandem%20Information/05553%28TICert%29.pdf Parachute Equipment BSR http://www.uspa.org/SIM/Read/Section2/tabid/164/Default.aspx#21k 14 CFR 105.45 http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=02c8570a2a71ed8ea940a662a06744d5&rgn=div8&view=text&node=14:2.0.1.3.17.2.9.3&idno=14 I don't see anything that requires the student to wear a helmet. Maybe you could tell me? I appreciate the time and effort spent providing this information. Evidently, something has changed since I signed my contracts with a couple of the manufacturers and stand corrected. From the search function: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=3494248#3494248 I guess I'm left with no more than an "opinion" that if one feels the necessity to wear a brain bucket on their behalf; they should be inclined to do as much; if not more for the student. And, we know of one such student that "might" have had a better outcome if more than just a frap hat. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=1639462#1639462 Scroll down for the finality of the situation. In closing, I guess it's just one person's opinion.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #21 August 4, 2012 Quote"The benefits of providing tandem students with altimeters greatly outweigh the minimal additional costs. Training students thoroughly for their skydives, including information on how to check altitude, can only improve the overall safety of skydiving for both students and instructors. Student altimeters provide valuable back-up for instructors if their altimeters fail, and using them allows students to become active participants in their jumps." —Jim Crouch | D-16979 USPA Director of Safety & Training That quote must be from before he backed the BOD when they deleted the requirement on Tandem Student to have a Altimeter, and before he started saying to many that the Alti on the T-I was "available" for the Student if need be. MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TriGirl 300 #22 August 5, 2012 Quote the lady in front of the TI/Demon is making some kind of satanic hand signal? P] Some may THINK she's flashing the sign for "Rock & Roll," But with her thumb sticking out, it's the sign language abbreviation for "I love you." See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chemfx 0 #23 August 5, 2012 or maybe iluminato bullshit... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,234 #24 August 5, 2012 My apologies, Matt. I was going to PM you with the link as having quoted one of your posts and got diverted.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #25 August 5, 2012 QuoteMy apologies, Matt. I was going to PM you with the link as having quoted one of your posts and got diverted. I sorry? MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
