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Ok before someone else's kicks my ass I apologize. I don't know the end result of this photo and I'm not making light if it was this jumper demise. It was insensitive and I am sorry. Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125

A very low mr. bill? Looks like the top jumper is holding the D bag still. Maybe? Slider down? Wait! Wait! I know! Bill Booth's early test on the skyhook. He abandoned it when it was realized cost prohibitive to carry the extra jumper with you all the time. Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125

While I would love to have flown a Soloy converted U206 (400 SHP!) I flew a converted U206 with an IO-550 engine and found it to be fantastic. Lower cost of conversion and plenty of power. And because it was piston you didn't have as much concern about shutting it down between loads. Turbines need to run. If you're starting it every load and not hotfueling then the wear and tear on a turbine can outgrow it's advantage in overhaul. Just some thoughts. I still want to get my hands on a Soloy 206. I think it would be great for some DZs to offer fast turns and higher altitude without outrunning the ability of the people on the DZ to pack and get ready. Only taking 6 jumpers at a time it might be a nice pace for a DZ with a small runway and maybe 20 up jumpers who will be in varying stages of packing and getting ready for each load. Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125

Independence did not close due to airspace issues. Lots of other issues. But not airspace. The airspace worked fine. Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125

I think of Martin and I see that huge smile and hear a hearty "How's Chris!" Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125

100 miles? Chris, come on. Then Skydive Chicago, Skydive Dallas, Perris Valley, Zephyrhills should all close. That's not a reasonable expectation. And just becaue an airport is near an established arrival route doesn't mean that should also be grounds for denying skydiving. I worked on a letter of agreement with Kansas City Approach for the Greater Kansas City Skydiving Club for climb and descent patterns that greatly helped the relationship with ATC. There are no absolutes. Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125

The way I read it was that he had some sort of blackout / lockup during frefall. The CYPRES fired doing it's job saving him put it was so low he got reserve inflation late which caused a hard landing breaking his ankles. And I can certainly understand his feeling like he may never jump again. It's a very personal decision. He should definitely not jump until he understands what went on during this last jump. Is there a medical problem that needs to be addressed? That's for him to determine with those at the DZ and his doctor. Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125

Are you saying that only 5% of gun owners are responsible and 95% of gun owners are not? Did I read your intent correctly? Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125

Maybe we should loudly proclaim Blue Skies! Black Death! to them and then they'll understand. Those people will not understand. They don't understand how anyone could react differently than they would in a similar situation. So don't try to understand why they would say such a thing about us. They have not been there or done that. So scolding them won't change a thing. Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125

Is it really that hard to look this stuff up pilots? Something breaks look it up to see if it's required. Yah, airspeed indicator is REQUIRED! Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125

Do you know what specifically what was tampered with? Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125

Eli our paths crossed but a few times. You are a light that shown twice as bright. And I'm glad to have seen it. God speed. CAVU. Fly west. Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125

All of them? Wow, this must be big if everyone in the FAA is pissed. Yes, all of them. I've been making a lot of phone calls asking. My bill is crazy big. Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125

Some info I've received is that the FAA is pretty pissed about this. Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125

Here you go Chuck: Let me add to the discussion. FAR 91.107 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sec. 91.107 Part 91 GENERAL OPERATING AND FLIGHT RULES Subpart B--Flight Rules General Sec. 91.107 Use of safety belts, shoulder harnesses, and child restraint systems. (a) Unless otherwise authorized by the Administrator-- (1) No pilot may take off a U.S.-registered civil aircraft (except a free balloon that incorporates a basket or gondola, or an airship type certificated before November 2, 1987) unless the pilot in command of that aircraft ensures that each person on board is briefed on how to fasten and unfasten that person's safety belt and, if installed, shoulder harness. (2) No pilot may cause to be moved on the surface, take off, or land a U.S.-registered civil aircraft (except a free balloon that incorporates a basket or gondola, or an airship type certificated before November 2, 1987) unless the pilot in command of that aircraft ensures that each person on board has been notified to fasten his or her safety belt and, if installed, his or her shoulder harness. (3) Except as provided in this paragraph, each person on board a U.S.-registered civil aircraft (except a free balloon that incorporates a basket or gondola or an airship type certificated before November 2, 1987) must occupy an approved seat or berth with a safety belt and, if installed, shoulder harness, properly secured about him or her during movement on the surface, takeoff, and landing. For seaplane and float equipped rotorcraft operations during movement on the surface, the person pushing off the seaplane or rotorcraft from the dock and the person mooring the seaplane or rotorcraft at the dock are excepted from the preceding seating and safety belt requirements. Notwithstanding the preceding requirements of this paragraph, a person may: (i) Be held by an adult who is occupying an approved seat or berth, provided that the person being held has not reached his or her second birthday and does not occupy or use any restraining device; (ii) Use the floor of the aircraft as a seat, provided that the person is on board for the purpose of engaging in sport parachuting -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- An observer is NOT engaging in skydiving. They are there to watch even if given an emergency rig. Operators are opening themselves up to FAR violations if they let an observer sit on the floor of a 182, 206. Something to think about. Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125

Four arms, four legs, 6 handles and an intentional pilot chute in tow and you want to add another gadget? Don't jump in clouds. Or know your topography well as already suggested. Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125

She is trying to do a lingerie load with the spike heels yet her outfit does nothing for me as being lingerie. You guys have it all wrong about it being a single riser. I see a second riser splitting off it's just there's an extra strap between rear and front riser....SHE'S A CREW DOG! And that pony tail is just asking to get yanked out of her head scalping her. Her perspective landing area must be the Lincoln Memorial as she is west of the Washington monument but she better not be too far west. I'll be zooming her on the River Visual 19 into National Airport bankin and yankin. How's that? Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125

The thing that has been mentioned yet never stated is what are the specific airspeeds and power settings needed for groups climbing out with 5 outside? I see your 80-82 KIAS but what is the power setting you typically see to accomplish that? You extend flaps but how much? Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125

I kinda figured the leaning out was a factor at least. Seems you guys had a plan about this before. Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125

And? Is it considered a factor or is what we can't see (the weight of jumpers jamming in behind the ones in the door) that is believed to have the most impact on these stalls? Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125

There was no second stall. The pilot of the A/C kicked left rudder, and a few degrees of bank to exit the chunk to prevent an impending stall. Ah, it certainly looked like it pitched up just as much. So, has anyone discussed what I brought up about the one jumper leaning out and blocking more flow? Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125

One thing you need to really consider doing is getting rid of the position directly in front of the camera man. They are leaning WAY off the body of the aicraft causing more "bad air" for the horizontal stablizer. If they can be on the outside of the plane and have their body in close I think that should be moved around somehow when organizing. The second stall video seems to be a more pronounced stall in that it also rolled more left during the break. In the video I see people leaning out further than on the first video. I would say that people should only climb out and keep close to the frame until launch. That's my opinion after a short run through watching. Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125

Agree 100%. The setup should be sustainable indefinitely. Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125

You might ask if this pilot is trimming nose down on jumprun. I recommend in the planes I know (182, 206, Twin Otter) not to trim during jumprun but rather just use some muscle and push forward. This allows for a smoother unload during exit and doesn't cause divers to get pinned to the floor as the nose down trim takes over and the pilot must use lots of muscle to pull until re-trimming. Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125

Ever think maybe it's not the answer of why the money is there it's how it's answered (or not answered in this case) that draws more attention? The money isn't the threat but a person who is evasive, nervous could be *that* person. Hell, didn't you guys read how a customer service agent helped a roomate bring a handgun past security? How were they caught? A passenger noticed the exchange of luggage on the other side of security AND the employee looked "nervous". Is there a law against looking nervous? If someone asks "are you nervous?" are you going to say "am I legally obligated to answer that?" Because this passenger reported to TSA an undeclared gun was pulled off a USAir flight. Then when they rescreened everyone guess what they found? A box cutter. TSA is not 100%. And there are people trying to game the system every day. And with that, I think I'm done with this thread. Flame away. Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125