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PD Optimum Reserve is missing: http://www.performancedesigns.com/products.asp?product=op Arrive Safely John

A reminder to all - PAs are prohibited by the forum rules. I just edited two posts in this thread for PAs - please think before you post or take your flame wars to PMs. Thanks, Arrive Safely John

Added Kim Reuter-Winslow of Firebird (kimblair13) and Mark "Trunk" Kirschenbaum from Hypoxic (trunk). Arrive Safely John

Come to Raeford. We have a pack. Seriously, we have about 10 dogs there at any given time. They are well behaved. Arrive Safely John

This used to be a skydiving forum. Arrive Safely John

Attached. Posted by manufacturer's request. Arrive Safely John

My life and my skydiving career have now been elevated to a new level of fulfillment now that we have that straightened out. I have to go now . . . my "who gives a fuck" light is blinking. Arrive Safely John

"Extra Altitude" Starring Scarlett Johansson. And the "plot" is really not important. I'm just sayin . . . Arrive Safely John

Did that price include the manufacturer and USPA rating fees in addition to the Examiner fee? Arrive Safely John

Go to the UPT website and look up the recommended replacement interval for the listed components. Then look up the price for those components. Divide the recommended replacement jump numer on each component by the price. This gives you component replacement cost per jump. Factor in your periodic reserve repack cost (how is up to you), and you will have your rig rental price. Arrive Safely John

I found out about 3 years ago that Joe was Pat Benatar's 2nd cousin. From that point on I would call him and ask for "Joe Benatar." It also made it easy picking a ring tone for him on my Blackberry. Arrive Safely John

I stand corrected. 29 MPH (13 M/S) is correct according to the student CYPRES manual. This was pointed out to me via PM this morning which I appreciate. Arrive Safely John

Now THAT is some funny stuff, right there. Arrive Safely John

http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=3869195;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed; Arrive Safely John

Funeral arrangements: Bradley Funeral Home 601 Route 73 South Marlton, NJ 08053 856.983.1005 http://www.bradleyfuneralhome-marlton.com/ Thursday May 27, 2010 Viewing: 1200-1400 hrs. Funeral services immediately following the viewing. There will be no burial. He will be cremated. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations in Joe’s name be made to the DAV or any veterans organization of your choice. Arrive Safely John

From the acknowledgements page of Clive Cussler's "Atlantis Found" (1999): Clive Cussler has long been my favorite author. I got this book for Christmas in 1999 and broke it open to enjoy during the long flight from NC to AZ back in January 2000. I opened the cover to find Joe's name. Joe was quite accomplished, but so unassuming that he didn't tout his accomplishments - rather he valued the contributions he made to the many groups and communities he was a part of. Arrive Safely John

I found this article that Joe wrote for the American Legion "Veteran's Corner" column in 2005. I added the bold emphasis, which means a great deal to me personally because of my connection with Joe. Joe's influence on me continues to reach others that I have the privilege of teaching, coaching, or mentoring in both the Military Free Fall and sport skydiving communities. Arrive Safely John

Have a great one, mate. Arrive Safely John

About an hour ago I found out that my good friend of 22 years Joe Andrzejewski passed away today from a medical condition. When I met Joe he was the Commander of the "HALO Committee," the old name for the MFF Schoolhouse then at Ft. Bragg. I made a lot of jumps with Joe, and we shared a lot of good laughs. I am very sad to see him go. In memory of MAJ (Ret.) "Jumpin Joe" Andrzejewski, D8826 Blue Skies, Black Death. Arrive Safely John

Hooked, eh? Best news I've heard all day! Welcome to the fold . . . Arrive Safely John

I deleted the original post because it spiraled into a pissing contest full of PAs. Personal attacks are prohibited by the Forum Rules. This reply should serve as a warning to the OP, NovaTTT, jumpwally, Flyfast, and michaelm21 that PAs are not allowed in the forums. To the OP: I have locked this thread - the second one on the subject I have dealt with. Don't post another. At this point in the soap opera I don't really give a shit whether you were scammed or not. Take some time to read the Forum Rules and learn to fit into our community. Arrive Safely John

There is no "Other - please explain" in your poll. At my DZ AADs are only required for students (solo and tandem) and for Staff members in the air with students (AFF Instructors and Camera Flyers. Most people at my DZ jump an AAD but other than those mentioned above those without one are welcome. Arrive Safely John

Wilfred J. A. Charette HALO and Safety Expert Wil Charette, a native of Rhode Island was recruited by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in 1964 following 11 years of military service. His first assignment was as a paramilitary Staff Officer at CIA Headquarters and domestic training facilities. He then served in Laos and Thailand as a Paramilitary Case Officer, Chief of Operations, and Chief of Laotian irregular paramilitary unit. Mr. Charette was a Foreign Intelligence Case Officer in Ethiopia and served as Deputy Chief of Station in Accra, Ghana from 1974-1979. He opened Swaziland Station in Southern Africa in late 1979 and remained as Chief of Station (COS) until 1982 when he was posted to Kampala, Uganda as COS. Following a two-year tour in Uganda, Mr. Charette attended the US Naval War College in Newport, RI, where he received a Master’s Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies. In 1985, he was appointed Chief, CIA Counter Terrorist Center, Foreign Liaison Training and Terrorist Incident Response Team (IRT). From 1992-1994, Mr. Charette served as the Agency’s Deputy Chief, Office of Field Deployment. His last assignment was the DCI Representative at U.S. Special Operations Command, MacDill AFB, Florida. Mr. Charette retired on November 29, 1996. Mr. Charette has extensive military experience, having served domestically and overseas with the 508th Airborne Regimental Combat Team (ARCT), the 101st Airborne Division, the 1st Calvary Division, and Special Forces. Mr. Charette is a Charter Member of the US Army Parachute Team (Golden Knights). He was the first Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) of the Special Forces Training Group High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) Committee, which included Fulton Recovery Systems (SKYHOOK) Operations. In 1961, he was selected to train the 22nd Special Air Service Regiment’s military free fall cadre at Hereford, England. Mr. Charette was a member of the Joint Army/USAF HALO Test Team in the early 1960’s that established much of the HALO training and operations doctrine still in use today. He also participated in the record breaking 43,500 foot jump to establish a world record “FAI Class G-II-C, group of nine with delayed fall”. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross for his participation in the HALO Test Program and his subsequent use of HALO insertion techniques. He is the author of the United States Parachute Association (USPA) Publication, “Jumping in the Troposphere”, and is the recipient of the USPA Golden Wings representing 1,000 free fall parachute jumps. Mr.Charette’s last military assignment was with the 5th Special Forces Group. Mr. Charette’s training and management development profile also includes: Commissioned as a Foreign Service Officer, Consular Officer and Secretary in the Diplomatic Service Participant in the Levinson Institute Leadership Seminar (1988) One year participant in the Director of Central Intelligence Management Seminar designed to explore selected management problems with senior CIA officials Director, Special Operations Memorial Foundation He has received the following awards and commendations: (CIA) Donovan Award for Excellence Career Intelligence Medal for Exceptional Achievement Two Director Of Central Intelligence awards for exceptional service under conditions of hazard and hardship Promoted into the Senior Intelligence Service (SIS-1989) (DOD) Distinguished Flying Cross Secretary of Defense Medal for Meritorious Civilian Service Arrive Safely John

If it's windy, we put out catchers. The TIs know to land where the catchers are. Arrive Safely John

How about a scheduled time for reference? Arrive Safely John