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PLF’s are not going the way of the dodo, but they should be. With the advancement of training techniques, and equipment available, there is no reason why anyone should have to do a Parachute Landing Fall. Before you start hyperventilating, let me explain. If you’re coming in too fast, because you failed to read the windsock correctly, slide it in. Trying to do a somersault is going to result in an injury. Watch baseball, you never see the runner do a somersault across home plate. If you’re coming in too slow… wait… never mind. The only time a PLF could theoretically be useful (especially in Mark's situation - square reserve) is if you stall your canopy 20 feet off the deck. I didn’t bother teaching Mark to PLF because he weighs 160 pounds (soaking wet) and he was flying a 288 square foot Manta. I’ve tried to stall a Manta (weighing in at around 190) and in order to stall the thing, I had to take two wraps of the steering line around my hands. We teach people cutaway procedures because if they get into a situation where they need them, nothing is going to release the main parachute. I don’t remember ever learning how to fall off my bike, but I remember doing it often. "Weaseling out of things is important to learn. It's what seperates us from the animals... except the weasel." - Homer Simpson

There will also be a local Rotaract group (younger version of Rotary International) hosting a charity barbecue. Hmmm... skydiving, barbecue, bonfire.... See you here. Will "Weaseling out of things is important to learn. It's what seperates us from the animals... except the weasel." - Homer Simpson

So, you've always wanted to own your own DZ? Buy your current one on weblo.com It's an online version of the realworld. Buy your DZ today, or I'm buying them on Saturday. Just an early warning. "Weaseling out of things is important to learn. It's what seperates us from the animals... except the weasel." - Homer Simpson

This has severe implications for those people out there with T-Rex arms (or lack of upper body strength). When choosing a canopy, it is important to realize that if you have trouble flaring your canopy, a 7-cell isn't always the wisest choice since the better part of the flare is in the bottom end. We have one girl at our DZ who was convinced (by a gear salesperson) that she should jump a Spectre because of it's soft openings. That's fantastic, but I've yet to see her stand up the landing. If you can't walk, chances are, you're not going to be jumping either. "Weaseling out of things is important to learn. It's what seperates us from the animals... except the weasel." - Homer Simpson

We have someone at our DZ who had quadruple bypass surgery towards the end of May. Has anyone undergone this surgery, and if so, how long until jumping resumed? "Weaseling out of things is important to learn. It's what seperates us from the animals... except the weasel." - Homer Simpson

There's a certain weight restriction that establishes who flies right-seat. I know that at any DZ that flies a CASA, there's always a co-pilot, which is required by some FAR because the aircraft has a gross weight of X pounds. It's not a choice made by the airlines, it's made by the FAA. "Weaseling out of things is important to learn. It's what seperates us from the animals... except the weasel." - Homer Simpson

Once the engine stops, the blades DO keep spinning... something to do with inertia. The guy was dumb, that I will not deny. Isn't there a statute of limitations to being stupid. I mean really, I once received an electric shock in the fourth grade. Do I have a case? "Weaseling out of things is important to learn. It's what seperates us from the animals... except the weasel." - Homer Simpson

While working during the Labour Day Boogie, the Frankenotter, from NC busted a leg. Almost everyone, including DZ staff, local AMEs and Carolina Sky Sports Staff worked non-stop until another plane arrived (even though a plane was en route within the hour). After a VERY successful weekend the Frankenotter was safely back in the air with yet another component installed at Skydive Gananoque.