PilotMike

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I've recently moved from Lynchburg, VA, to Concord, NC. Both cities are almost 2 hours from multiple dropzones... Anyway, my reserve is out of date and I'd rather not have a 3-4 hour round trip to drop it off. Does anyone know of a rigger who lives near Concord? I could bring it to them locally and then make the trip to the DZ when I'll actually be able to jump. Thanks in advance! -------- Benefitting from the 'free capture of verticality.'

I have, and I saw the list you're referring to. It just got me thinking that a centralized database would be nice for everywhere else... -------- Benefitting from the 'free capture of verticality.'

Does anyone know of a website or database that lists local riggers for different areas? I know I can find the closest DZ by searching this website or USPA's and then ask whoever answers the phone, but I'm looking for something more structured? The closest DZ to me now is about 2 hours away and I'd like to be able to dropoff/pickup my rig at the closest rigger's house (or 'day job') without such a drive if I'm not out to jump that day. It would be nice if there was a central (searchable) site that riggers could input their own contact information and location data. Any ideas? -------- Benefitting from the 'free capture of verticality.'

I wondered if this would come up. I was there and saw the "kids" on bikes. That 'kid' happened to be a non-jumping staff member from a nearby DZ to the south and his grandson. I know this because myself and some others noticed the kid and asked his grandfather to have him stay off the taxiways. It seemed kind of fishy to us at the time, but since no one had mentioned it, neither had I. As far as disobeying common procedures, I know I didn't see any of that. I am a CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP, so I have an idea of uncontrolled airport procedures. I did not listen to any of the pilot's radio communications, but then again, they aren't required at the airport, so if he made any, he was doing well. If he took off and landed on airport property, he was following procedures. Also, there weren't exactly traffic jams of aircraft trying to taxi when the Otter was loading, in fact there were no aircraft waiting. Your statements that I have quoted above are here-say. Mine are first person. I am not being argumentative or 'mud-slinging' anyone. Thank you for reading this. -------- Benefitting from the 'free capture of verticality.'

Progress has been made. You now have nothing to be upset about. The website no longer makes any of the false claims or exaggerations that it used to. They don't even make promises to have those things soon. I guess everyone can be happy and excited for a new full-time-turbine DZ in the KC area!

I know I had a great time. It was good to be back in my old stomping grounds. I got to see a whole lot of familiar faces and make some quality jumps. I wish Paul and Jo the best on keeping the place going strong. It will take a while to let the dust settle. Especially when the current operations feel so much like a boogie. By that, I mean, packing under a tent on a tarp, jumping with people from at least 7 states (my count, maybe there were more), port-a-potties, and other such "boogie-ish" amenities (or lack thereof). If they keep up with the determination and friendly atmosphere, I don't think they'll have any problems at all. -------- Benefitting from the 'free capture of verticality.'

I accidentally gave my passengers "that rollercoaster feeling" the other day while showing the aircraft owner in the right seat the use of trim. I didn't think about the fact that we were flying at over 200 mph when I showed him what happens when you "spin this wheel here." His girlfriend in the back didn't appreciate it, but her son sure did! -------- Benefitting from the 'free capture of verticality.'

What's EFS? -------- Benefitting from the 'free capture of verticality.'

Thanks for the refreshing post SwampGod. You brought in some productive ideas instead of what has largely been a list of counterpoints for everyone elses' counterpoints. -------- Benefitting from the 'free capture of verticality.'

Those Wisconsonites are smart enough to only drink out of cans... So I guess not -------- Benefitting from the 'free capture of verticality.'

Have to say Tiger Beer from Singapore is my favorite...Only available on the west coast in the states right now -------- Benefitting from the 'free capture of verticality.'

Never would've guessed me... I know it won't be AggieDave after me... He's over at the FBO. I'd say TurtleSpeed. -------- Benefitting from the 'free capture of verticality.'

What's the outcome? Does he know yet? -------- Benefitting from the 'free capture of verticality.'

It's scenes like this that just make me sick to my stomach. You can see the emotion involved. The six that passed in this tragic accident will be sorely missed. PM for info on how to help out those who mourn this loss. -------- Benefitting from the 'free capture of verticality.'

Yesterday, one of my neighbors was car-hijacked at a traffic light! The technique is that a young woman proposes to wash your car window while you wait at the red light, and another one takes advantage of it to open the back door and steal everything she can grab. Be warned, they are very well organized!!! Don't leave your doors or windows open if you drive up to a red light! If they do begin to wash your windows . . . don't look at them, they are trying to distract you. Luckily, someone managed to get these photos of one of the perpetrators. Please inform your friends of this new scam. They have gotten me 10 times already. (Attachment NSFW) -------- Benefitting from the 'free capture of verticality.'

Then, can't you/they sue for one dollar? I believe I've heard of this being done before. The judgement was for $1. If it's about the truth that comes out during litigation, then I guess that's more than enough. Edited for you to you/they -------- Benefitting from the 'free capture of verticality.'

You've got Vector separate from Micron... A Micron is a Vector. It's just smaller than the Vector M-Series. I do like the reserve protection on my rig better than Wings, which seems to be getting a lot of praise... My javelin used to be able to show a little reserve pilot chute if the poptop worked loose a little and it's the same system on a wings. -------- Benefitting from the 'free capture of verticality.'

Those firedance pictures are sweet! -------- Benefitting from the 'free capture of verticality.'

In the year and a half that I've been a jump pilot, I've got about 150 jumps. I've flown more than 1,000 loads. I know how you feel about not jumping often enough.... Gotta pay the bills somehow -------- Benefitting from the 'free capture of verticality.'

Don't forget "The Transporter." That has one of the worst/most inaccurate skydiving scenes around. The guy holds a gun to a cropduster pilot's head and says he needs a ride... Then they're in the plane and he just happens to have a brand new sport rig in there. He exits BEHIND a big rig traveling down a highway and catches up with it under canopy to land on top. Stupid Whuffo Hollywood people. WTF were they thinking?! -------- Benefitting from the 'free capture of verticality.'

Try this thread, nicely titled "That rollercoaster feeling..." http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=614724#614724 ----- Edited to make clicky -------- Benefitting from the 'free capture of verticality.'

PM'ed -------- Benefitting from the 'free capture of verticality.'

I did once see video on RealTV of the Olympic rings dive. They talked about how beautiful and majestic it was... (I'm sure at some other point in the show they had someone biffing in or something, I just missed that part...) -------- Benefitting from the 'free capture of verticality.'

I AM THE GOVERNATOR! -------- Benefitting from the 'free capture of verticality.'