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No it is good, at least you are thinking. Personally I think there are many "tandem masters" who should reconsider what they are doing and/or hang it up. There are very few reasons why a man or woman can't be a tandem instructor.......There are a ton of reasons why they shouldn't. In skydiving we are ALL capable of anything....that is why we must ALL choose wisely. I'm an asshole though so don't just listen to me. .................................. Better you than me ..................................

shut up steve, you talk too much .................................. Better you than me ..................................

This is the first good thread with valuable information and opinions in a long time. Utah and T.K. clearly know what's what. Good food for thought. Thanks .................................. Better you than me ..................................

precision 330...stand up/soft landings...one after the other....all conditions...day after day...on the target. Am I really risking my passenger's safety?? .................................. Better you than me ..................................

The "why" strap. .................................. Better you than me ..................................

Don't fly one if it is not safe for you. On the other hand....do not tell me what to fly. .................................. Better you than me ..................................

Amen .................................. Better you than me ..................................

I've found the best way to aviod tension knots on our sigma is to use the icarus 330 .................................. Better you than me ..................................

Tnadems from 5000 is my favorite .................................. Better you than me ..................................

I offer them a light snack under canopy .................................. Better you than me ..................................

Done it at least 25 times....you don't need words to show someone what to do. .................................. Better you than me ..................................

I second that...I see it all the time. .................................. Better you than me ..................................

Well written and well thought out. People will pick this apart and try to discredit the post. Education IS the answer...nothing can replace experience but you can arm yourself with as much knowledge as possible. People...read the post...take away from it what you want and leave the rest. Regardless....we as sky-divers will continue to die...try not to let it be you, if it is, try not to take anyone with you. .................................. Better you than me ..................................

READ THIS AGAIN......... THIS IS GOSPEL.... My thoughts exactly.....well said sir...thank you .................................. Better you than me ..................................

What kind of cereal box did that instructor get his rating in??? He may have the skill to have a rating but not the judgment. Almost died twice in the same dive... .................................. Better you than me ..................................

Incorrect........... Hence my post on stirring the pot. "Turns greater than 180 degree can be made in the pre-designated swooping area only" The only grey area is where this will be. .................................. Better you than me ..................................

Sky Dive Deland bans Ray Dutch from stirring the pot. Ray is no longer permitted to twist words more than 180 degrees from the original intended heading. Ray may only twist words in the designated area (the bar). Things will work out just fine...everyone will have fun and we will all work together to avoid incidents. .................................. Better you than me ..................................

I do not understand the point of making belittling statements concerning cereal boxes. Throw the first stone if you are perfect and are never subject to make a mistake oh almighty one. Why not just offer this instructor advice as to how to make himself a better instructor as he so humbly requested in the OP? Because it's true and I'm right. Because other peoples lives are at stake. Because 2 students fell out of the harness. Because some people just shouldn't be allowed to be a T.I. just cause they meet the requirements. Because he shouldn't need the internet to clue himself in. I say it like it is....If I sound "almighty"...tough shit. .................................. Better you than me ..................................

Quote*** I totally agree with you on that, Jan. Asking a USPA AFFI to sit through a USPA tandem "instructor" course after already having a manufacturer's rating for any amount of time is nuts. A complete waste of time and money. Quote I have no USPA tandem rating yet have over 2000 tandems in 2.5 years. I sure hope I don't have to sit through a Tandem course. .................................. Better you than me ..................................

This was not a side spin This was an uncontrollable turn by an out of control instructor. I swear tandem ratings must come in cereal boxes .................................. Better you than me ..................................

just watched your video and landing... You caused all of that...it had nothing to do with your student. Re-think what your doing...... .................................. Better you than me ..................................

They said it...FLY YOUR BODY. Too many instructors try to "fix" the students body postion only causing things to turn more and turn faster. It matters not what a student does to me...I will out fly them. Poised exits with minimal time before drougue pitching in the begining will help you also. If a vidiot has to help me on a tandem I will re-think my career choice...seriously...the life you save may be your own. B.S.B.D. .................................. Better you than me ..................................

I only use the word "failed" if they are dead. .................................. Better you than me ..................................

Don't jump. problem solved. .................................. Better you than me ..................................

Airport Bar + crown royal + uspa = sore arms Is that all that was sore? .................................. Better you than me ..................................