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I got a text from Rico that there will be a memorial dive for Tony on Sept. 11 at Elsinore. My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Already been done. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbhZUEY7cNY I do remember that, but was thinking of it being done from a much higher altitude. Can I watch?

It sure sounds like you are answer shopping. As a source it is hard to beat the manufacture. No one you talk to has more experience with their rig. But in the end it is your call. My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Already been done. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbhZUEY7cNY My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Last night I was thinking about what Michael Mullins posted about the need for a waiver. Part 105.5 PARACHUTE JUMP means a parachute operation that involves the descent of one or more persons to the surface from an aircraft in flight when a parachute is used or intended to be used during all or part of that descent. There was a PARACHUTE JUMP happening during Luke’s jump. There were at least three other jumpers wearing rigs with the intent of using them. Not sure what this means.....any thoughts? My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

I do have first hand knowledge. Luke Akins approached the USPA Board of Directors and was granted a waiver of BSR 2-1-H, Minimum Opening Altitude. The waiver was for a specific time frame, altitude, and location. A copy of the waiver request is attached. Luke did not request any form of waiver for the actual chuteless jump as no waiver from USPA was required. According to USPA definitions, and FAA definitions, this was not a "Skydive" or a "Parachute Jump" or a "Parachute Operation" nor was he a "Parachutist" or a "Skydiver" on this fall from an aircraft. From the USPA SIM Glossary: SKYDIVE: 1. n. The descent of a person to the surface from an aircraft in flight when he or she uses or intends to use a parachute during all or part of that descent. 2. v. To jump form an aircraft with a parachute. PARACHUTE JUMP: A parachute operation that involves the descent of one or more persons to the surface from an aircraft in flight when a parachute is used or intended to be used during all or part of that descent. PARACHUTIST: A person who intends to exit an aircraft while in flight using a single-harness, dual parachute system to descend to the surface. From FAA FAR 105 Definitions: PARACHUTE DROP means the descent of an object to the surface from an aircraft in flight when a parachute is used or intended to be used during all or part of that descent. PARACHUTE JUMP means a parachute operation that involves the descent of one or more persons to the surface from an aircraft in flight when a parachute is used or intended to be used during all or part of that descent. PARACHUTIST means a person who intends to exit an air- craft while in flight using a single-harness, dual parachute system to descend to the surface. So, under all of the definitions above from USPA and the FAA, this was not a "Skydive" or "Parachute Jump" or "Parachute Drop" and Luke was not a "Skydiver" nor a "Parachutist" and as such he did not need authorization, permission, or a waiver from the USPA, or the FAA, or anyone else to exit the aircraft without a parachute. Congratulations to Luke on a stunt well planned and executed. And for anyone else that wishes to jump without a parachute, go for it. You do not need permission from anyone, just make sure that you do not endanger any person or property on the ground. Mike Mullins USPA National Director My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Now that was funny. My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

I truly would hope that no one would ever consider me to be a braggart. John Mitchell said that it was a 'normal skydiving rig.' Kelly F and I share a fair amount of info on some gear ideas/subjects. One of the mods falls under this category. Since Kelly built the rig & did the mods, I feel it is not my place to announce what he did. He can & does speak for himself on here quite often. Jerry Baumchen Anyone that knows you, knows you were not bragging. You post things to inform others. Thank you for doing so My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

I would use a work sheet like this. see attachment. My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Sometime during the show they showed a guy releasing a balloon that I would assume was a weather balloon. When we tested at UPG and went above 18,000 ft. they would send balloons aloft and provide us with winds aloft for every 3,000 ft. The data would be no more than 30 minutes old at takeoff. I wouldn’t be surprised if he did not have something similar. My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

John, I didn’t read the article but just now heard about. Nice Job. My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

You are awfully quick to questions the man’s integrity. Once again no facts. You didn't answer the questions... I don’t have the answers. I also have no reason to doubt him. My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

At one time I had around 50 of them but after a couple of moves they could be anywhere. I wish I had heard about the clock idea sooner. My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

This is what the FAA says on the subject. He may have made special arrangements with the FED’s but who knows. My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

You are awfully quick to questions the man’s integrity. Once again no facts. My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Maybe you owe him an apology for running you mouth before knowing the facts. My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Jerry has just about covered it. Tony was one of the Good Guys. My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

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jrodrod This is not meant to flame you it is just the way things are. If your profile is correct, at 160+ jumps you should not be giving advice on how to land a canopy, you should be seeking advice. The fact that you are giving advice tells me you think your abilities are better than they are. At your experience level you haven’t got enough time under canopy to teaching someone else how to do it. Like I said this is not meant as a slam its just reality. My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

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I could say the exact same thing about more than a few riggers, but those ivory towers they live in sure do look cool. No more calls we have a winner. My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Flying High Manufacturing holds the TSO. http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgTSO.nsf/0/9D9BCBBA751231E285256E590055689A?OpenDocument My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Try contacting Tactical Air Operations. http://www.2skydive.com/tacairops/Home.html My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Thanks guys. My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

I wonder how is determining that he is in the center of the “box” he referred to? It would be smart to use some form of laser tracking to verify what his eyes are telling him. jmo My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals