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At 300ft I would still have my restraint on. By the time I reacted, assessed the situation, made a decision, unclipped the restraint, routed it out of my harness, punched some people to get to the door, open it and jump I would be dead. Im not implying im slow but that is alot to do in a very short amount of time...

Still haven't had any luck..apparently square 1 cannot help, lelo hasn't replied and I couldn't find contact details for nick?

I'm interested to see how much it actually has effected tandem operators worldwide. As a newbie fun jumper I have had several friends and family (all wuffos) who have seen the video talk to me about it (presumably expecting I know everything about it because I jump on the weekends). Even after explaining to them that it was an isolated incident caused by negligance and is not routine in any sense; there opinions were still tainted. It was broadcasted nationally here in Australia on several mediums so i would assume there would be a lot of tainted opinions on skydiving in amongst wuffos right now... Wether that trickles through to DZ operations I couldnt say but there would have to be some effect.

I'm looking for an escrow provider in California (Perris/Elisnore area) to help with the purchase of a used rig. I have emailed square 1 but I wont receive a reply until tomorrow. In the meantime if anyone knows some contacts in the area that could help me out that would be great. Cheers, Eric

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will my tattoo come off if i dive too fast?

I have never got it skydiving (caravans only at this stage) now I think of it. I think physics would come into play when jumping from a moving vs static object but alot of it i believe is alos a mental reaction to the acceleration. I mean even at theme parks I dont get that loosing your guts feeling anymore, even on rides that intend to do just that...such as the giant drop here in Aus (http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Rides/Thrill-Rides/The-Giant-Drop.aspx). I mean I still feel the acceleration, but it doesn't trigger that "I left my stomach up there feeling".

Haha that answer was always coming...

I would land it....then hold a grudge against the pilot for having a heart attack and stopping me for jumping, well if he survived that is. I do have a PPL however.

On my first couple of unlinked AFF jumps I was a bit unstable sliding down the hill. It wasn't until one of my instructors gave me some simple advice to look up at the plane that it all clicked. Looking up keeps your chin up and starts your arch without you even thinking about it. It may not be as obvious on a static line jump (with the minimal delay and all) but it helped me alot in AFF.

None as of yet...touch wood.

This is what I was getting at before...It is the only time 'layers' of wind become relevant in deciding exit separation. Normal scenario - Uppers = 25 knots 360degrees Lowers = 10 knots 340degrees Jump run = 360 In this scenario layers of wind are negligible - they have no effect on separation (this was the initial topic wasn't it?). If Jumper B leaves 1,000ft of separation at exit (however you want to calculate it) he will have 1,000 ft of separation from jumper A at deployment. Both jumpers experience the same wind on the way down the only variable is the amount of time spent in free-fall and the amount of free fall drift they inherit...slower jumpers out first etc Opposite wind scenario - Uppers - 25knots 360 Lowers = 10 knots 180 Jump run 360 In this scenario wind layers are relevant for separation, but it does not change the way we estimate it...It is still all about ground speed. In the lower winds Jumper A may drift (both under canopy and in FF) back towards the free fall path of Jumper B. Given that jumper B has left 1,000ft of separation at exit it is VERY unlikely that jumper A will close that initial separation. It would seem smart however to allow just that bit extra to be sure. EDIT - I also agree that this thread has complicated a simple topic. Separation should be the easy part (jumpers are all relative to each other). Spotting from 14K is the part that requires a bit more thought.

And your jumping in conditions that at 3K would effect separation? If you leave a good 1,000ft of horizontal separation at exit it would take some serious winds at deployment to blow you down jumprun into someone else...even then you should not be bearing down jump run after deployment anyway. Both groups experience the same wind on the way down... unless you get massive wind shift in that 5-10 (or more depending) second exit gap separation will be maintained. I might have a chat to my DZSO about this topic. I was always under the impression that wind was negligible during freefall and the main factors for separation is the type of jump and the exit gap (with reference to the ground).

Am I missing something here? I understand that it is possible for groups to 'close' (relative to each other) given strong uppers and slower or opposite direction lowers however this separation remains consistent of what was decided at exit. Both groups will experience the same conditions during their fall so despite any fluctuations in separation during fall at pull height they will have the same horizontal separation that they start with. Factoring in differing winds at differing heights to maintain separation during fall is negligible IMO...the main reference still needs to be ground speed so that we can estimate a good separation gap with reference to ground. It would take severe wind shear to even be a factor - in this case I thing the pilot and the DZSO would be letting you know before you figured it out! I have around 5 years experience in aviation but I am still a rookie to the skydiving game so maybe I have it all wrong.

I couldn't imagine the camera/transmission gear making it a routine operation friendly exercise. Reminds me a little of the Imax base film...that was some dedicated camera haha Couldn't help but laugh at the wuffo expressions on Lisa's little line twist too.

I wouldn't think so...I would have assumed that the gear in the air would only get the signal back to the ground then normal transmission equipment would take over.

Channel 7 here in Aus did (or were going to do) a live tandem feed of one of their hosts up at ramblers DZ this morning. I didn't catch the feed (im at work before anyone gets a plane in the air ) so I can't comment on the quality but im sure they wouldn't telecast rubbish live.

A Bit like the one posted above in this thread perhaps? Post 14 :)

I was taught a 3 stage flare when I started (still a novice by the way). I may be wrong but I would picture it very hit and miss teaching a one stage to a student. Flaring was never 'really' an issue for me coming from an aviation background (despite the differences) however I have seen that judging flare height can be challenging for some especially on the first few jumps. From what I have seen at my local it appears as if it is usually a higher perception rather then lower (flaring to early). I believe a 3 stage allows you to recover from an early flare more effectively. You quickly become aware you are too high at stage one but you can hold it quarter breaks and still have enough airspeed to produce a full flair and avoid a PLF when it's time. As I said, Im still a novice but I see a 3 stage more forgiving when you are still learning to judge flair height.

You will be jumping on a very large canopy designed to be very docile and forgiving...Im not saying you can't hurt yourself with one, but they are designed to be very easy to fly. Your landings will all be radio assisted from a TA or similar so really all you have to do is listen and act on his/her request. Pay attention in ground school and understand the basics and you will have no worries. Based on your recount, on your next tandem I would suggest you try and overcome sensory overload. Pay attention to your body position and try and put all that addrenaline/fear/etc in the back of your mind. Use the ride up (and the time on the ground) before your jump to prepare yourself mentally. If your asthma still troubles you post deployment you should consult a doctor and eliminate this hazzard - it is the last thing you need especially as a student. Good luck with your first solo mate !

Yeah I had one landing recently where the wind unexpectedly picked up on approach (roughly 20 gusting 25). The approach felt good but the wind swung around just before flare and I nearly ate dirt....managed to recover and land half decent somehow though. It was enough to convince me why student restrictions exist anyway. That has been the biggest challenge in the start actually. I come from an aviation background and at first it was very intimidating that a bad decision can not be fixed with a go around.

I stumbled on this forum recently and I just thought I would throw up a greeting so I can get to know some people. My name is Eric, I live in Australia and jump at the beautiful byron DZ. I recently just finished my AFF so with my carton on the table I think that officially makes me a novice to the sport now haha. I'm looking forward to getting my own gear soon and many more jumps in the future...Oh and getting past these student wind restrictions with a B license. I respect why they are there but god they can be frustrating when for the most part wind is gusting just over the limits and your grounded. -Eric