jtiflyer

how do you mount the cable if its in that mount?

That is basically how I will have mine set up. Chris... Not sure I want the flash head pointed directly at the subject. Up angle 1 notch and it should be no problem. No sense in blinding the subject unless the TI deserves it

what kind of flash? I will be mounting a canon 580ex II vertically behind my CX110

what does it mean then ? It only means that the a/c is configured for exit. Actually it means whatever the Pilot in Command says it means. If the PIC says it means exit the plane NOW, then that's what it means. Calling bull on that one Kallend. No pilot worth his salt wants you to risk his license or his job. Being an SDC jumper you should know when Dave or any other pilot at SDC turns on the green it means, plane and pilot are ready and this is where THEY THINK you should get out. Please re-read what I wrote. I didn't claim that SDC pilots tell you to go on green. Simply pointed out that the PIC is the ultimate authority for what goes on in the plane and if she instructs you to exit by whatever means (including lights), then that's what you should do. The only time I would ever get out of a plane without looking for traffic, clouds, or location is during an emergency. Even then I would like to believe I would look down to see how F***ed I really am

Kudos to SDC for doing that. I know fuel ain't cheap and I understand why some DZ's would really need a good reason for a go around, but I like jumping at a DZ where I know that if I call "stop" on the exit for a good safety concern like traffic passing below or something, that people: A.) won't be upset with me, or scream "go!" at me, and B.) we will get time for another pass if needed. The DZ's that have a no go around policy no matter what really foster an environment for some bad decisions in the door; like one that would force a person, perhaps a new skydiver who didn't know any better, to think twice and maybe get out over traffic or whatever else is out there because people were shouting at them. I really loose a lot of respect for places that are like that. Hats off to SDC for not being one of them! Now having said that, every rig i know of has a get back handle. Sometimes you have to break off high to get open sooner to get back from a long spot. Spotting doesn't stop once you leave then plane, it only stops when you touch the ground.

what does it mean then ? It only means that the a/c is configured for exit. Actually it means whatever the Pilot in Command says it means. If the PIC says it means exit the plane NOW, then that's what it means. Calling bull on that one Kallend. No pilot worth his salt wants you to risk his license or his job. Being an SDC jumper you should know when Dave or any other pilot at SDC turns on the green it means, plane and pilot are ready and this is where THEY THINK you should get out. They aren't looking out the door, they might not see that crop duster flying around over the landing area, or the cloud cover. Going strictly on the green is lunacy and is a dis-service to everybody else in the plane including the pilot. One of the things I loved about SDC is their willingness to keep everybody safe, if that means a hook on jump run, or a full go-around so be it. After that happens you fix what caused it and continue on.

Contact Pat Garcia at Skydive Sacramento. They are actually located in Lincoln. Location, Facilities, and staff are all top notch.

That is some of the funniest shit I have ever read. I have seen pilots mis-read a GPS, I have seen a slow refreshing GPS. I have also seen a student spot an entire otter perfectly and somebody with 10k jump screw an entire kingair load. Nobody and nothing are perfect. And as for the FS "cunts" as you call them, I have seen a 2 way freefly take longer in the door than an 8-way FS.

While I agree that is a potential problem. However I when I tied mine, I didn't want them flopping around. The loop is just big enough to go around my neck, hence nothing flopping behind me. Yes, I do have something around my neck, but if its already snug and not flopping around how is anything going to snag on it? If something still gets that close to my neck and I can't stop it, I need to rethink what I am doing in the air.

tucked away as in behind my head back there with the hood.

I strive and hope that happens. But I also know sometimes the student gets the better of you even if you do everything right. Hope for the best but prepare for the worst.

Well at least you realize you are a joke So...are you saying that you are the jump number skygod, eh? How pitiful that you have to expose yourself with your "I got more jumps than you so you don't know shit" BS. You can take you snobiness up the creek. Your jump numbers won't buy you a cup of coffee. Read what the OP said. Actually the OP not reading what both myself and Dave wrote is why I think he is a joke. Neither of us ever claimed it wasn't a risk. All either of us said is we have and do wear hoodies and asked what he thought was the issue. His opinions were met with counter opinions. He continued on to assume we never thought of the risk or that we didn't care. Again I will state I wear a hoodie, when I might need more drag, or if its cold. And for the record the hood isn't usually exposed, I usually tuck it under the rig. But the OP never bothered to ask and just assumed it was exposed to the wind. And Doc you making assumptions midway through the conversation makes you appear to be no better in terms of not paying attention to what was said.

Well at least you realize you are a joke

1. Yes it keeps me warm. Sometimes I also need additional drag. 2. No, I don't wear a helmet while doing tandems, yes I wear a helmet on most other dives. 3. Yes I have worn the hood under canopy if my head gets cold. 4. Jump suit manufacturers can do whatever they want I will buy what I think suits me best. 5. No I don't take out the drawstrings. They are tied together and tucked away. 6. I have had 2 spun up Velos spin me on my back. (both while wearing camera wings so obviously those didn't kill me). 7. Nope nobody has been entangled on me or my gear. I never said there is not the possibility for a hazard. You projected that assumption on me since the start of the thread. I have over 2700 camera jumps filming AFF, Tandem, and 4-way teams ranging from intermediate to open. I don't think less of you for thinking something might pose a hazard. I do think less of you for not paying attention to replies from others. Also if you had half as many jumps as you do posts, people might take you more seriously.

So I assume you NEVER wear gloves as they are not necessary either right?

OK, so far you have 10,000 jumps telling it's not what you seem to think it is. How about you just come out and tell us what you 'think' the problem is, and let people decide for themselves if it's valid. The thing is, the success I report is actual, based on making the jumps and not having a problem. I would esitmate that I have between 100 and 200 jumps (conservatively) wearing a hoodie without incident. Your concerns are all 'theoretical' at this point, and not based on any actual experience you have had while jumping a hoodie (I think, correct me if I'm wrong), just what you 'think' might go wrong. I applaud your thinking, and critical eye on even the smallest detail of a jump. Always, always, always voice any concerns you have about anything, because all you know is what you know, and not what the participant in question knows. Even a guy with 5000 jumps might have overlooked something. Along those same lines, learn to 'give it up' when it seems that your concerns are unfounded. +1 I may not have 22 years in this sport, but I do have 4x the number of jumps as you. No need to be disrespectful and make assumptions about somebody you don't know. No I don't wear a packing tool around my neck, I do jump with a line knife though. I've done tandems, AFF, Freefly, Hop and Pops (low and high) with a hoodie. I have thought that a hoodie/sweatshirt could cause a problem grabbing handles, but the hood I see no problem. if a hood getting in the way of a reserve opening maybe you pull your reserve on the ground while wearing a hoodie and see what happens. And while you are at it maybe you should jump barefoot as those nasty shoestrings might get you killed some day.

what exactly do you see as a hazard? and yes I have done quite a few with a sweatshirt on.

It wasn't an otter, it was a king air

seems light. Did UPT or USPA pull his rating?

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High enough to get the video guy back to the main landing area under a reserve. If it means cutting the tandem freefall short a couple thousand feet so be it. My teammates safety are more valuable than the students 6-12 seconds of freefall. I don't expect the same when I fly video, I know better. ETA: What are you doin' shooting video at your age? Aren't you worried about your bones breaking

Sebastian is a great place and all (if I remember correctly) of the TI's are also AFF I also. So just let them know you want to pursue skydiving, they will be more than happy to help ya.

Actually, Spaceland uses the program designed at Skydive Chicago. At SDC its 2 Tandems, then a transition class to single jumpmaster. First jump with the instructor is the normal Cat A. I did AFF at SDC for a season and was nervous as I had never done single jump master for Cat A-C. What it comes down to is the training of the student. Good comprehensive training makes it a lot easier and possible to do single jump master no problem.

The King Air I jump from has lights, a guess some might not. If the issue is really that you can't hear the pilot if he wants you to abort, then everyone would be up in arms about experienced jumpers jumping with helmets on and not being able to hear the pilot. Same difference. nah just saying i have trouble hearing in general when i wear my helmets. I personally don't really see the need for one for tandems. Just my choice