popsjumper 2 #126 November 23, 2011 QuoteQuoteJames, yes, she did make it back. She opened at 3k. and here's a question for you all... Ive heard arguments for both unstowing brakes in this situation (on the main) and for flying stowed on both canopies.. thoughts? DZH, start a new thread on this question, so it does not get lost in the thread here.. It's a good question. No it's not a good question. EPs are quite clear on a biplane here in the U.S. Besides there are already numerous threads about this "re-invent the wheel" argument in here.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #127 November 23, 2011 Quote Then why isn't there an outcry to ban all cameras from skydiving? No, the debate is solely focused on small format cameras on jumpers without C-Licenses, which is just a USPA recommendation not a rule! You are so far off base that I could throw you out from deep center field.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #128 November 23, 2011 Quote The ONLY sensible thing you did was to not release the breaks.... and that was "only just" ? You're one of those too, eh? Please read the SIM for biplane. It's good stuff because it's been tested and proven best-option.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 93 #129 November 23, 2011 QuoteQuote Don't get 1 audible get 2 and finally only fuckheads pull low.........altitude is your friend....you'll realize why the day you cut away a mal................ Tell me you are NOT saying an audible will prevent this situation. Tell me you are NOT telling him to depend on an audible...please. An audible would likely have prevented the situation because it would have reminded him that he was not paying attention. That does not mean that a person has to be dependent on the audible to remind them when they need to pull. It seems that some will equate the desire to have an audible with dependence on it. Of course that is a risk, and awareness of that risk and how to avoid it is important. That does not change the fact that having a highly reliable audible would likely have kept the OP from being so negligent.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
nigel99 143 #130 November 23, 2011 Quote Quote Don't get 1 audible get 2 and finally only fuckheads pull low.........altitude is your friend....you'll realize why the day you cut away a mal................ Tell me you are NOT saying an audible will prevent this situation. Tell me you are NOT telling him to depend on an audible...please. Of course he's not saying trust an audible... That is why he said get 2Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #131 November 23, 2011 Quote It seems that some will equate the desire to have an audible with dependence on it. Of course that is a risk, and awareness of that risk and how to avoid it is important. All true enough. And I agree. We've seen that dependence happen all too often. Quote That does not change the fact that having a highly reliable audible would likely have kept the OP from being so negligent. And therein lies the rub. Good stuff...if it sounds off....if he hears it...if he recognizes what that particular sound-off means. Not against audibles at all....just not confident that all will go well every day on every jump. Good place for complacency to bite an ass. Me? I have much more confidence in my two eyeballs, that's all. Call me chickenshit if you like. Maybe I have an overly-active sense of self-preservation.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pchapman 261 #132 November 23, 2011 QuoteQuote DZH, start a new thread on this question, so it does not get lost in the thread here.. It's a good question. No it's not a good question. EPs are quite clear on a biplane here in the U.S. Besides there are already numerous threads about this "re-invent the wheel" argument in here. Yes, it is a good question. And a separate thread was started which examined the issue and didn't reveal any clear evidence why the 'release the brakes' method would be correct. It may be a very reasonable option to release the brakes, and is supported by the procedures listed by a very large skydiving organization (the USPA). But the thread showed no evidence that releasing the brakes is the only correct way. If you know what other "numerous threads" provide such evidence, I'd be interested to read them. Saying that releasing the brakes is the only possible way basically says, "I'm an American, fuck yeah, we're always right!" or "The writers of the SIM are Gods. They shall not be questioned." Most of what is in the SIM is probably pretty good though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #133 November 24, 2011 Quote It may be a very reasonable option to release the brakes, and is supported by the procedures listed by a very large skydiving organization (the USPA). But the thread showed no evidence that releasing the brakes is the only correct way. It's not an issue of "correct" or "incorrect". It's an issue of "best practices". Both methods have been tried and tested and releasing the brakes was shown to be more reliable. That's why it's recommended...not because it's the only "correct" way. QuoteSaying that releasing the brakes is the only possible way basically says, "I'm an American, fuck yeah, we're always right!" or "The writers of the SIM are Gods. They shall not be questioned." Well, let's not go to extremes here. Nobody is saying any of that at all. Again, simply a matter of best practices. Let me ask...the two methods have been tried and tested and one was shown to be the better option. Why in the world would anyone choose to use the lesser of the two?My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pchapman 261 #134 November 24, 2011 Quote Both methods have been tried and tested and releasing the brakes was shown to be more reliable. Really? By whom? Where was it reported? That's all I'm asking. I'm open to either method being better than the other, but just can't find any actual reports of tests to strongly support either method. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Decodiver 0 #135 November 24, 2011 QuoteQuote Don't get 1 audible get 2 and finally only fuckheads pull low.........altitude is your friend....you'll realize why the day you cut away a mal................ Tell me you are NOT saying an audible will prevent this situation. Tell me you are NOT telling him to depend on an audible...please. No altitude awareness full stop will prevent this situation, anyone back flying is free flying and at my DZ if you want to freely the rule is you have an audible. I took Brian Germain's advice and I have 2 of them and I think that is a good idea, just passing it on :-) And anyone who depends on an audible is a fuckhead........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #136 November 24, 2011 Quote And anyone who depends on an audible is a fuckhead........ Perfectly said, sir. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #137 November 24, 2011 QuoteQuote Both methods have been tried and tested and releasing the brakes was shown to be more reliable. Really? By whom? Where was it reported? That's all I'm asking. I'm open to either method being better than the other, but just can't find any actual reports of tests to strongly support either method. My reference is the testing done and documented by the U.S. Army Parachute Team and others. You're already aware of this from the "Steering a 2 out bi-plane" thread: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=4220212;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#unread Canadian jumpers can do what they like. Well, so can everyone although I don't agree with your alternative.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #138 November 24, 2011 Quote Quote And anyone who depends on an audible is a fuckhead........ Perfectly said, sir. I dunno. It sounded to me like a slight accent in there somewhere.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #139 November 24, 2011 Quote Quote Quote And anyone who depends on an audible is a fuckhead........ Perfectly said, sir. I dunno. It sounded to me like a slight accent in there somewhere. That's because your hearing aid was made in China... ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Decodiver 0 #140 November 24, 2011 Quote Quote Quote And anyone who depends on an audible is a fuckhead........ Perfectly said, sir. I dunno. It sounded to me like a slight accent in there somewhere. That'll be an Irish accent then............ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Para5-0 0 #141 November 27, 2011 One minor issue with audibles, is the ability for you to completely tune it out. Have you ever landed and really didnt remember the audible going off? as silly as it sounds I will take mine out every now and then for a few jumps and then replace it. It refreshes the startle effect of the device. Just my own thoughts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #142 November 27, 2011 QuoteOne minor issue with audibles, is the ability for you to completely tune it out. Have you ever landed and really didnt remember the audible going off? as silly as it sounds I will take mine out every now and then for a few jumps and then replace it. It refreshes the startle effect of the device. Just my own thoughts. Now there's a good idea I like!My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alittleoff 0 #143 December 18, 2011 When I began skydiving (not very long ago at all) we were always told, "as long as you walk away it was a good skydive". While aware of the naivete of that comment, it is disappointing to see that someone with just an extensive skydiving career, feels they need to debase another skydiver to tout their own self esteem. If you are interested enough to critique the jump with such detail, then you should also find positives and have a rational, not banshee worthy, conversation to help out this skydiver. In short, climb on out of that ivory tower. It's easy to find negatives in anything, tell me what he did right. That....is how people learn. Not by criticizing at hyena frequencies. To the skydiver, nice to see you motivated to try new things i.e. back flying albeit a bit low, nice job avoiding the wire on that house, and lastly, thanks for posting an "educational" video for us all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 3 #144 December 18, 2011 QuoteWhen I began skydiving (not very long ago at all) we were always told, "as long as you walk away it was a good skydive". While aware of the naivete of that comment, it is disappointing to see that someone with just an extensive skydiving career, feels they need to debase another skydiver to tout their own self esteem. If you are interested enough to critique the jump with such detail, then you should also find positives and have a rational, not banshee worthy, conversation to help out this skydiver. In short, climb on out of that ivory tower. It's easy to find negatives in anything, tell me what he did right. That....is how people learn. Not by criticizing at hyena frequencies. To the skydiver, nice to see you motivated to try new things i.e. back flying albeit a bit low, nice job avoiding the wire on that house, and lastly, thanks for posting an "educational" video for us all. He survived. That's about all that's right in this skydive. True, people learn from positive reinforcement, but in this case he already knows he survived. Skydiving isn't Little League or pre-school where everyone gets a trophy for participating whether their team won or lost. This chain of events had several links, and removing one of them would have most likely changed the outcome. ~Camera on helmet with far too few jumps/intentionally ignoring USPA recommendation ~No jump plan in place ~No deployment plan in place ~Lost two others in freefall (was allegedly a group of four) ~fell past two other open canopies, indicating it was past "normal" pull time. ~waited for subject to pull, although well past "normal" pull time. ~no altimeter check (remember COA? it was only a few jumps past his student jumps). ~Intentionally put down on a roof when it was not at all necessary. This could prove to be very problematic for the jumper's well-being, the dropzone, the homeowner, and other skydivers if the homeowner decided to press the issue. "Congrats, you exited and didn't hurt yourself or anyone else" isn't a valid nor valuable part of a debrief, not when we're speaking to a licensed skydiver. Were it my debrief, it would have gone down a list similar to above, with a "thanks for sharing the video so others might learn from your mistake." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-ftp- 0 #145 December 28, 2011 QuoteTo the skydiver, nice to see you motivated to try new things i.e. back flying albeit a bit low, nice job avoiding the wire on that house, and lastly, thanks for posting an "educational" video for us all. Please tell me this is your attempt at making a joke. "Nice to see you motivated to try new things, back flying a bit low? You want to congratulate this guy for that? You can take that approach, I think telling him what a stupid idiot he is to get himself in that situation is what works better. He could have easily died and number of ways on this jump... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #146 December 28, 2011 QuoteWhen I began skydiving (not very long ago at all) we were always told, "as long as you walk away it was a good skydive". While aware of the naivete of that comment, it is disappointing to see that someone with just an extensive skydiving career, feels they need to debase another skydiver to tout their own self esteem. If you are interested enough to critique the jump with such detail, then you should also find positives and have a rational, not banshee worthy, conversation to help out this skydiver. In short, climb on out of that ivory tower. It's easy to find negatives in anything, tell me what he did right. That....is how people learn. Not by criticizing at hyena frequencies. To the skydiver, nice to see you motivated to try new things i.e. back flying albeit a bit low, nice job avoiding the wire on that house, and lastly, thanks for posting an "educational" video for us all. This ain't tennis kid, when the spinnin' ball in this sport hits ya, it's game OVER ~ you lose. If ya screw up here don't expect a bunch of warm & fuzzies from everybody...Gravity is not kind to fools, watch a few of 'em crater and you won't be either. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyJunkieA62040 0 #147 January 9, 2012 aww this poor dude i was there that day too... the guy who sold him the camera was fruious with himself for selling to him haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
