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  6. Check out this page.

    http://www.alti-2.com/neptune_updater.htm

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    You must use a computer with an IrDA interface. If you computer does not have IrDA there are several USB and Serial versions available, we use a device manufactured by ActiSys http://www.actisys.com/ac200-220.html they also have USB versions that work well. We have tested the upgrade process on several brands of computer with built-in IrDA and also ActiSys external devices, have a few in stock if you would prefer to buy one from us.




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    FYI: newest version 2.0.14 is now available...it allows logs recorded at prior versions to work.


    I went directly to that version from 1.17. My Neptune freaked out, doubled a couple of my exit altitudes (ff time and average speed remains normal) and shifted around the dates of my jumps without any obvious pattern. I had to change the date on every jump I uploaded, with an exception of five that Paralog won't take because they're from the future.:o:D
    I suspect this was because the "new" battery I used when upgrading apparently wasn't so new after all.



    None of my jumps were made this year so I did'nt have that issue. The system date was like way off. The alti-2 site does mention the date issue.

    Correct your system date on the neptune ASAP.


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    Asking if you're male or female doesn't really solve the problem. It doesn't give any indication of where one desires their chest strap to be. Sure women might want it in varying places, so perhaps a section on order forms can measure distance from shoulder to bottom of the breast, then ask if you prefer the strap to be above, on, or under the breasts. Seems like a simple thing to do to increase comfort for a large segment of the community.

    Side note: I did send back my rig to have the strap lowered and it's now comfy and perfect. I got it in wonderful time and am very happy with it. I am suggesting a way I think manufacturers could improve their service for custom rigs.



    I have noticed that most order forms have a comments section. Maybe that is a good place to put all these things.

    However it is a better idea to have an explicit question. That way people don't forget.


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    Let us go into the world of variables.

    Canopy starting height = h ft
    Forward speed of canopy = c ft/s
    Descent rate of canopy = d ft/s
    wind speed = w ft/s

    the area of the ellipse in which the canopy can land is

    Pi * [(h/d) * c] * {[ (c + w) * (h/d) plus or minus (c - w)* (h/d)]/2}
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    Pi* (h/d) * c*c is the same as no wind conditions when the canopy speed exceeds the wind speed. Always!!

    i.e The wind has no effect on the area in which the canopy can land even though the shape of the area is now an ellipse!!



    There is an error in this. The shape of the area in which the canopy will land if wind speed is less than canopy speed will still be a circle. However the center of the circle is shifted by

    w*(h/d) units in the direction of the wind.

    In high winds however the shape is an ellipse and the center of the ellipse is shifted the same

    w* (h/d) units in the direction of the wind.

    This ofcourse does'nt mean much in the real world.


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    I'm just saying it helps. There was noone to sue, and I don't jump unless I have full coverage insurance. Trying to hypothethical a jump without insurance is impossible becuase it would never happen, jumping is not that important.



    Very good point, I won't jump if I don't have coverage. Where can I find information on getting insurance that would cover skydiving.


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    Think I'll wait a bit for my purchase of the software...any indication that they know they have a problem?



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    I just got my license today. I am having the same problems you are having. Can't save.

    :(



    I was not saying anything derrogatory about the software. Was disappointed I could'nt play with Paralog(I had spent all of 20 mins on it...including installation) when I made the above post. I would not have posted that if I was smart enough to realize it might be interpreted in a bad way. :$

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    Most if not all altimeters read approximate altitudes. Some are more accurate than others. I recommend a suitable wrist mounted altimeter like the Alti-2 Galaxy. At your experience level you should utilize this type of visual altimeter. Save your $300 bucks for a ProTrack.



    Yup Yup.


  21. You can also send it back to Alti-2 for the upgrade.

    The upload and data downloads are via an InfraRed port so no wires but the process is similar. It is very easy if you have alaptop with an IR port.

    Most times its not an issue but sometimes you might need help with the initial setup, then its a breeze.

    There seem to be enough software/ tech saavy people in this sport, so it should not be too difficult to get someone to help you out.


  22. I had 2 accidents within an hour of each other, the second one actually as I was pulling out of the police station after filing a report. The car was a 1999(this was in 1999) Mitsu Eclipse GS-T. I had owned it for less than a month old at the time.


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    The spelling of Gandhi is Gandhi



    Uh huh and something about Cleaning up your own back yard . . .
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    There is a difference between a typing an error and not knowing, I've seen way too many americans spell and say Gandhi as Ghandi.

    In case you cared.......