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  1. There's a lot of test pilots out there testing them everyday. Keep you eye on Incidents for the reports. Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.
  2. N3 Discontinuation by John Hawke Published on Jun 22, 16 08:01 Atlas has replaced N3 in our sport product line. Having been in production for over ten years, N3 has now been discontinued. We have maintained enough parts for repair support of N3 for approximately 2 years. N3 accessories and spare parts will continue to be available throughout the 2-year support period. Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.
  3. Thanks for you opinion! You didn't feel, like most opinions go, that the Pulse has less flair but therefore a flatter glide ratio? But if you say that you didn't feel much difference at WL1.2, I guess it will be even less of a difference for me at WL 1.05 The Pulse has two different versions of line trim. V1 has a longer glide at the cost of some flare. V2 doesn't glide as far but has more flare. Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.
  4. this would probably only work for the CReW guys.... https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/553790 Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.
  5. Green primer... Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.
  6. Closest place would be Maytown Sport Parachute Club. Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.
  7. What Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.
  8. I would never hire a lawyer that claims DROPZONE LITIGATION DEFENSE and has a picture of a paraglider under that wording on their home page. Perhaps an ambulance would be more appropriate. They are obviously clueless. Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.
  9. Almost Bonfire quality, probably wouldn't get moved out of General Skydiving but for sure doesn't belong in Incidents. "A forum to report, discuss and learn from actual incidents, fatal and non-fatal. Let's learn from our own mistakes and honor those people who've passed on by not making the same mistakes." Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.
  10. Here are the new rules. Note it excludes flying for compensation or hire. https://www.aopa.org/News-and-Media/All-News/2017/January/10/FAA-releases-final-rule-for-third-class-medical-reform?utm_source=ePilot&utm_medium=Content&utm_content=tts&utm_campaign=170111special Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.
  11. Pulse with the version one line set. Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.
  12. When your first jump certificate was issued by PI and it has Jacques-André Istel's name on it. Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.
  13. Without an engine analyzer your only guessing what your engine is really doing. In heavy, hot conditions I can sometime see cylinder temps on the aft cylinders reaching 400. It's easy to cool them by increasing airspeed and as you get higher its a great tool for leaning. This is on a 56 182 w/470-L. I think the advantage for the cowl flaps comes into play when they are closed for cruise flight. The opening on the bottom cowling of the early 182's is pretty significant. Take a look and compare the 56 to the 59. I would check with the STC holder before I made a decision. P.Ponk Aviation Phone: (360) 629-4812 Fax: (360) 629-4811 E-mail: [email protected] Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.
  14. Still use it as a non jump plane on occasion. Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.
  15. Its not directed at you and your DZ. Seems like your interior eliminates the issue. Its for those like me that have a totally stripped out interior. Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.
  16. May be off topic for you... Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.
  17. The baggage door in the early 182s is held closed by a small latch similar to a door knob latch on an interior door in a house, only larger. It is actuated by a spring loaded rod connected to a push button located in the door frame on the pilots side. It was never designed to have force applied from the interior of the plane. I have the standard USPA stc seatbelt configuration.I was flying a load with a very light weight tandem master in the rear most position (against the rear bulkhead) using a seat belt extension. Some how the baggage door came open in the moving around/hooking up and after they got out I heard the seat belt banging against the side of the plane. I have since secured the door by tying it closed with shock cord. I would never let someone sit with their back/pilot chute against it after that experience. Just doesn't fit the risk management model. Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.
  18. Doing a couple of presentions to pilot groups about skydiving and would like to have some high quality digital format photos of large groups doing the following. CReW, belly,wing suit and freefly. A few AFF and tandems along with high altitude jumps. I may want to write an article for a pilot magazine so I would want the ok to use them for that also. Please only pictures that you have taken and have the rights to. Trying to educate them on the importance of knowing what a dz is and why it's important for them to know. Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.
  19. From the outside.... Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.
  20. The "Baggage" door is on the pilots side just ahead of the rear bulkhead on every 182 I've ever jumped from. That's right about where the bottom of the container is on the rear most jumper in both of those diagrams. Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.
  21. I would never allow some one to sit with their rig against the cargo 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.
  22. "Operating limitations for flight with door removed" Is different than with a jump door installed. Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.
  23. Two out. Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.
  24. Looks like the same problem on #5. End cell closure. Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.
  25. I'm confused. If one line was outside of the slider why would it keep the slider from coming down? It wouldn't interfere until the slider was all the way down to the riser. Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.