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    It also says that if you are in a bi-plane configuration, you should steer the rear canopy into a side-by-side..



    Where does it say this?





    Page 135 - 136 (PIM 2A)

    Bi-plane configuration

    This occurs when one canopy is flying directly in front of the other, also known as a "stack". The nose of the rear canopy will tend to "lock" into the front canopy lines. NEVER cut away the main canopy when it is in front.

    First, ensure that there are no entanglements. Take the time to LOOK! Trace all 8 risers to see they are clear, up to the sliders, and visually follow the lines up to each canopy. The risers could be entangled; you must look up and follow each riser to make sure they are all clear of one another.

    DO NOT release the brakes.

    If the canopies or risers are entangled (this can happen if the reserve fires through the main canopy through deployment), or you are at less than 1000', or you are unsure, then steer the FRONT canopy, very gently, using the Rear Risers. Canopies of similar size will fly compatibly. Try to prevent a down-plane.

    If the canopies are not entangled, you can use the rear risers on the REAR canopy and steer into a side-by-side configuration. Then follow the information above for a side-by-side.

    When landing, DO NOT flare, and be ready to perform a PLF. The descent rate of two canopies out is slower than if you are under a single canopy.



    you have confused you can (an option) with you should

  12. WS reqires freefall skills, 200 jumps at a turbine DZ will represent 200 mins of FF time ( 1min per jump) 3h 20mins
    Small group RW will develop more precise flying
    Larger group RW, will teach you, approach to bigger formations, floater track, swoop for later divers etc
    Free fly will help with recovery from instability( balling up so as not to cork)
    Group Tracking dives should help with body position, flying a pattern , and break off procedures
    Remember 200 jumps is a minimum

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    I'm trying to figure out some different countries rules...
    I know in USA if you're USPA you renew annually. And get a new card and proof of your membership/renewal/ratings. Your insurance is with this.

    What is it in Canada? What is the proof it's been done?


    It's the same in Canada ,CSPA membership card with highest CoP( license)
    and certified ratings. CSPA 3rd party insurance is valid world wide to members who are normally resident in Canada

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    I have no experience and it does not cost so much if I decide I do not like wingsuiting.. My plan was to buy one then take a wingsuit course when the season starts in Norway or fly down to Empuriabrava.

    But reading threads on this forum I have started to have doubts.

    Just trying to set my thoughts out.



    If I were you I would reverse the plan, first take a course, your instructor will likely have rental suits for you to try, get feedback from your instructor, order the suit that is appropriate.
    B|

  18. What is you want from a suit?
    What type of WS jumps have you done?
    Solo's, small group, larger group?
    If your wing loading on your profile is correct, you don't weigh a lot
    why do you think you need a big suit?
    B|

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    Hi all,

    I am a beginner and am looking for my first main. I saw a Spectre 170 in which seller specified the canopy had CRW lines. What are these? And how does it affect the canopy flight? Of course, I will consult with my instructors before making any desicion...etc.. but just wanted to read what others have to say...

    Thanks in advance



    CRW lines will likely be dacron ( like the lines on most student gear)
    not spectra (microline) which will give the canopy a bigger pack volume.
    As long as you use a regular slider ( CRW can use mesh sliders or "spider" ( just a tape X between the grommets) slider) and a "D" bag
    It should be fine as a regular free fall canopy.
    Spectres are known for their soft openings, with dacron lines they should be even softer as dacron stretches where spectra does not.B|

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    Now I'm planning to buy a new rig with a new main canopy and a little downsizing.



    Start with the reserve size you feel comfortable with 143? 160? 176?
    once you have made that decision, then decide on a main.
    I have a 150 reserve, and have had 170, 150, 135 mains in my rigB|

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    The CSPA technical recommendation is a C CoP
    and just to remind you the USPA recommendation is not 200 jumps but
    200 in the last 18 months.

    If you are going to set yourself up as an advocate for safety
    going to an other country and deciding their recommendations are not necessary is somewhat hypocritical


    Going to another country without knowing the letters of their law is somewhat common. The C CoP requires 200 jumps, so not that big a deal anyway, and similar enough to ours that it's easy to overlook, IMO. Another issue is that pesky word recommendation. Nobody commented on another one I threw out there: Wing cutaways. They are recommended now, and who knows, may become a regulation. I don't have, need or want any. Right now it's a recommendation I am free to ignore; am I wrong to do so?



    Spot stated the C CoP recommendation in two posts ..he knew.

    Thats all I'm going to say

    Hope you heal up soon Spot, get back to flying

  24. The CSPA technical recommendation is a C CoP
    and just to remind you the USPA recommendation is not 200 jumps but
    200 in the last 18 months.

    If you are going to set yourself up as an advocate for safety
    going to an other country and deciding their recommendations are not necessary is somewhat hypocritical

    that is my point.