JumpusPilotus

The Stiletto was my first HP canopy. After about 400 jumps on it, I'm just starting to master it's flying characteristics and feel comfortable with it. How in the name of God someone would put a student on that kind of canopy without bad intentions????? Just a question for experienced Stiletto pilots: is it me or the front risers a way heavier than other types of canopies??? _________________________________________

I'm a full time jump pilot (also part time tandem master and camera flyer). The rule in my DZ is like in lots of DZs: As a pilot, if I can see nylon, I'll lock my hand on the door handle and land with a full load. Even if the odds of having the reserve deploy are slim, they still exists. I don't want to have a jumper hanging on the tail with panicking jumpers still inside, specially a reserve since there is no way for the jumper to get rid of it. Remember: PLANES ARE MEANT TO LAND WITH PEOPLE. As for the extra weight, its easier to land with a full load then empty. The plane flares way easier. As for the no flap: No big deal. A pilot who deserves his license should be able to land in any flap configuration and practice no flaps landing once in a while. Too fast for the short strip??? So what???? overshoot and try again. Or like AKJMPPT said, go land on a safe runway. Landing with a full load is way safer than opening the door with potential canopy inflation inside the cabin, even if the threat is slim. Do yourself a big favour: find another DZ. I would not jump/fly at a place they lost three planes and where the DZO gets pissed off when you take a safety oriented decision. _________________________________________

If you jump at Pacific Skydivers in Pitt Meadows, you can see the farm. The Cessna always takes off using runway 26R, so If you jump out of the Cessna, you'll fly right over the farm about 10 seconds after take off. _________________________________________

Will be leaving Montreal around march 25, need to be in Vancouver the 31st at the latest. Small compact car, room for one person with light luggages. Did the 4600 km in 49 hours last time spreaded in 3.5 days. It can be done in one shot if you want to drive. Will share gaz expenses. _________________________________________

I am Pacific Skydiver's jump pilot. I'll be driving to Montreal November first very early. Need to be there five days later. I did this trip before in 3.5 days. 4700 km of pure joy... Room for one passenger with light luggage. Small car. Will share gas expenses. Steeve: Pager 604-686-5638 _________________________________________

I am one of the pilots at Skydive Gananoque. We do fly at 13500 on a regular basis. Jumpers are offered to jump at 3500, 11000 and 13500 (except on hot sunny days). Most of them will chose 11k to save money.

Any Bordeux will do the job. They are bodied and can match almost any meal. Also, wines from the region of Cahors, France are richer and darker. Not suggested for a begginer but Oh Man what a kick!!! __________________________________________________ _________________________________________