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The blue camping sleeping mats they sell at WalMart. I made a template out of cardboard. Then I used shoegoo to glue two layers together cutting it so that the seams would not overlap. Cut out notches for the side and rear seat belts and a hole for the seat belts in the center right behind the pilot seat. Then bound with cordura. Marco from the AeroStore did the sewing for me.Most comfortable mat I have ever been on in a 182. Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.

From the past... Main Lines Entangling With Flaps Quote | Reply -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the past few years, I have heard of 5 cases of main suspension lines entangling with container flaps. Three of these were on Vectors. While this malfunction is quite rare (well under one in a million jumps) it is nonetheless quite serious. While we might debate several causes for this problem, let me suggest the one I believe is most likely. I am rather sure that this is the main cause, because I have seen it cause line/flap entanglements before...and the solution that worked way back then will probably work just as well again now. A little history lesson is indicated. For a brief time in the 70's, "free-packing" mains (no deployment bag...just coil all of the lines in the packtray, and fold the canopy on top) was popular. Some jumpers even did away with the pilot chute and bridle, and just attached a pull-out handle directly to the canopy. Aside from the hard openings, one other problem reared its ugly head. Suspension line kept getting entangled with the main flaps. The reason was obvious. Just after the main flaps were pushed apart by the canopy leaving, they hit the air flowing around the jumper, and "dove" right back into the pack tray, and all those looped lines. It was a miracle they didn't entangle every time! This problem was quickly solved, of course, by putting the main canopy back in its deployment bag and stowing the lines so that everything left at once, there was little or nothing for the flaps to entangle with when they were thrown back into the packtray following bag extraction. So, what has this got to do with now...we all use bags, don't we? Yes, but do we still stow ALL of the suspension line to that bag? The answer is NO. I went over to the DZ, and did an informal poll. What I found out shocked me. Almost all of the packers left over (sometimes WAY over) 36" (the "minimum" amount of unstowed line required to allow this problem) of line unstowed, and worse yet, COILED in the pack tray under the bag. I should get out more. I had no idea this very dangerous practice had crept back into the sport. Because I had remembered the past problem, on page 39, paragraph 2 of our Vector III packing manual it states:" Leave no more than 15" of lines unstowed between the bag and the connector links." This is something I thought everybody already knew, but I put it in just to be sure. Apparently it didn't do a lot of good, did it? The point here: Read your owners manual, and do what it says. There are good reasons for every word in there, although those reasons are not always given. Otherwise, we are all condemned to re-live the mistakes of the past...again and again. (This post was edited by billbooth on Mar 13, 2006, 10:50 PM) Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.

My DZ calls it an "honesty meter" Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.

Military night demo with sparkles that lands on the airport? Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.

Kill all the ants? Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.

I'll say it publicly. You have not been educated on this subject. You have no clue. Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.

Thats why they teach stall recognition. Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.

Been there 3 times. Come from Philly. Gamble on the airfare, rental car, room and registration for a 3 day boogie that has been a lot of fun. But to have to gamble on how many jump tickets to buy when the wx is questionable to me is a total turn off. I probably will not be back unless that policy changes. Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.

It seems only a few asked for it. The rest were asked if they give a shit. Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.

Sombody here might be able to help you with Jack https://www.facebook.com/pages/United-Parachute-Club-Home-of-The-Herd/178554785514724 Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.

Spence said the private packing tents will only be available to those that read the first post in this thread Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.

I think I saw some at Aerostore not to long ago. Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.

Is the no refund on jump tickets in effect this year? Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.

Carolina Sky Sports had a great system. When you waiver into their system they gave you a card with your name on it. When you manifested for a load you gave them a jump ticket and your card. After you land the cards are hanging in a rack near the packing area. When you came in you picked your card up. About 20 minutes later manifest would check the rack and if your card was still there they would page you. I don't know what would happen if you didn't respond because I never saw it happen. Seemed to me to be a great system. Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.

Marmot 6P Limelight tent, kelty 0 degree sleeping bag, Coleman air mattress,pillow, camera helmet and cameras in a roller duffel bag. Rig and jump suit in a roller carry on. Suitcase with cloths and shower stuff, towel and other skydiving stuff. Two bags and a carry on and can make any boogie in the country. Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.

So say $4000 for a set? I'll take two. Last goggles I wore we're $14,000. Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.

I'd rather cross the center of a runway at 200 feet than fly thru a downwind leg at 800 feet... Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.

Death spin? Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.

I think USPA should poll the membership to see if they should create a structured system to train these people. Make desiginated Instructor Examiners and such to prevent this kind of incident. Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.

No. Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.

If most people at your dz pulled at 2500 what would you do? If your personal hard deck is 2500 you should pull higher. Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.

From an email I received recently, in case anyone is interested... Last weekend, a few Herd folks and a few Pelicans got together at Delmarva and put together some fun skydives. Worked out so well that we're hoping to do it again on Saturday, October 6 and 7, weather permitting. We generally cook out on Saturday night, so bring whatever you feel like grilling and a dish to pass, and, of course, your favorite beverages. There are some very welcome folks who don't jump anymore, but show up to enjoy the party - so even if you don't feel like making the leap - show up! Scott - will you pass along to the Pelican list (and send me the folks who have given permission to be added to the List so I can add all the Pelicans to our every-growing database?). We'll probably do this "combined effort" on a monthly basis until it's too cold to jump. Thanks, folks! See you then! Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.

Wasn't understanding the LCD on/off feature. Though you would need a hypereye to control it on/off with with it disabled. Played with the camera and see how it works. Thanks Doug. Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.

Can't seem to find how to to do this in the manual... Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.

first there is the certification for Skyvan door operation, for which you need to be coached and examined It will be the next USPA rating. You'll have to be a coach first, then pay a couple hundred for the course and then you'll get free jumps and paid to teach people how to open the door. Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.