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HapHazard

******So, if he wasn't wearing a parachute, how come he was doing practice pulls on the way down? How do we know he didn't have a base rig underneath that floppy shirt... Oh,, and won't the FAA yanks the pilot's license for letting someone exit his plane without a dual parachute rig?

You are awfully quick to questions the man’s integrity. Once again no facts.

You didn't answer the questions...

Here's an answer, the guy has a gazillion tandem jumps and he did a tandem handle check like he does on every jump

BillyVance

***Yes, it looked sketchy to me.
Here is a better video from the thread in General: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8j0YFzmqWc

Video grab:

Yeah about halfway from dead center to the edge. Any closer and he might have rolled off the edge of the net, maybe?

Still, it was a bad ass stunt and I'm glad I didn't miss it live last night.
There looked to be a second, net below the impact net too.

Amazon

Adele is in Seattle for a concert.. but took a wee bit of time to have some fun...

Is she flying???

Nice

ryoder

I find it amazing they would allow the public to drive through a place unsupervised where opening your door or window could mean death.

You haven't been to a game park in Africa then

oldwomanc6

Even if I had never jumped out of a plane, I would not press charges against such considerate burglars.

Putting the ladder back and doing no other harm. Well done!

The owner probably never even knew someone had been there.

Neither would I but dont assume that the world is filled with considerate, reasonable people

it ain't

Thanks John,
I'm sorry I could not be there in person, but I've been thinking about him and our friends there most of today.
That cake was PERFECT

JohnMitchell

As an air traffic controller, I was required to retire at age 56. Airline pilots used to be age 60. The snafu with their retirement funds made the FAA bump that up to age 65. Here I am, 58 years old, still going strong (I feel) but I know some day I'll have to quit doing tandems. Does anyone have any opinions on what age should be the cutoff for being a TM?

IMHO it should be based on mental acuity and physical fitness to do the work not age.

There's been no mention of it, I thought there would be.

For those of you who knew him Jewwbag (Gary Kremer) had a BASE accident.
Jumping in Canada his canopy didnt open.
I have no further info.
This post is merely to let those who are not on Facebook know that Gary died today.

promise5

It was so great meeting you and Val. I was so happy you stayed with me and put up with me. I loved hanging with Val and you. Plus, the jumps were fabulous ! I learned so much and felt super safe jumping with you guys. Ok ok I did get a kinda chip on my shoulder because I got to jump with you guys. I was nervous the whole time but I wanted to jump up and down and shout " DO YOU SEE WHO IM JUMPING WITH".

Trying not to be rude to anyone but I can't help but brag that you, Val amd the sanders jumped with me AND signed my log book!!

Can't wait to see you guys again!

keithbar

15 bucks a 6 pack! Unless it's delivered to me in an ice cold mug buy Buxom beer wench there's no way I'd pay that now on the other hand if those stipulated conditions were met I would happily pay that

Haha dont travel outside the USofA if you think that's expensive

mjosparky

I see you are still using the same signature line. I’m flattered.

It's still pertinent advice

where are the pics and jump videos?

Kalrigan

Vertical is my favorite. Vlady has a really really high quality product. I own the Raptor and it's the greatest piece of clothing I have ever worn.

Same here Raptor for 3 years and looks like new 600 jumps on it and a bunch of tunnel

oldwomanc6

or just use Zelena

I have no clue what that refers to

Kavalier

Hey all.
Could anyone offer insight as to what the best way to ship a rig from the US (Florida) to Australia would be? Cheapest? Safest? Etc

If anyone has done it how much approximately $$$

Have searched but haven't found anything recent

I do it regularly it will cost between $100-200 you can use any of the major freighters USPS UPS or DHL or FEDEX

vincearnone

The De Rito Partners Development group have announced an iFLY location to be constructed at the Pavilions At Talking Stick Shopping Center.

More info in the details section:
http://www.indoorskydivingsource.com/tunnels/ifly-phoenix/

is that Jason and Andy's site?

I used a similar strategy with my year 10 students a decade ago.
There was a computer game called "Drug Wars", you had to build a drug empire, hiring staff people people, buy property and cars and of course buying and selling drugs.
There was a lot of maths in it, but admin suggested I cease using it

Down two then left. or by Degrees
Smooth as slik

d_squared431

Hi mckswervy!!!!

Hi DD

I was given directions once that included the phrase

"Turn right at the tree with the broken branch"

oldwomanc6

If a turtle lost its shell, would it be homeless, or just naked. . . ?
I'm afraid as to what the answer might be.

DEAD

dpreguy

Is there a source for the old movie "The Skydivers" WITHOUT THE WISECRACKING JERKS making stupid comments?

Black and white movie uh...60's or so

Mystery Science 2000

entre used on USA menus to describe the MAIN meal
Spelt used in place of spelled
the same for learnt
the dropping of the "N" in Government.
The complete mispronunciation of AnTarCtica.

There's a lot of them actually.
I don't think it's its so much the evolution of language but more so the "dumbing" down of acceptable standards.

Swanee

I have used www.sportrx.com successfully

Like Swanee says SprtRx are very good.
As to Goggles or wrap glasses that will entirely depend on the strength of your script.
Mine is 2 steps down from a dog and white cane, so getting wrap specs is VERY difficult.
Goggles are easier but far less versatile.

wolfriverjoe

***Im not even going to click on it and it made me smile
It's the paragliding little girl isnt it

Yes, it is.

I'm going to guess that you've seen it.

I've had a long and stressful day. That was nice. It made me smile too.

Thanks.
It was on my FB feed this morning whilst having breakfast