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  5. I will preface my question by stating that I am not a rigger.

    What, if any, does your sewing do to the TSO on that rig?
    "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

  9. I wear a Alti-2 Galaxy on my wrist because it doesn't need batteries and an N3 in my helmet for logs and audible warnings.

    I think its a great combination. Both devices are easy to use.
    "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

  12. from the current manual
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    CANOPY PACKING / DEPLOYMENT LOG
    As any conventional ram air reserve is repeatedly handled and repacked, the fabric permeability will increase. This increased permeability will affect opening, flight and/or landing characteristics. To monitor this important issue, we have incorporated a tracking and inspection program into our reserve canopies. Compliance with this program is mandatory. Each time the reserve is inspected and packed, a single diagonal line \ is to be placed in the next open box on the label. In the event of an actual deployment, an X is to be placed in the next available box.

    The warning label should accurately reflect the repacks and uses on that reserve canopy. In the event a
    rigger encounters a discrepancy between the packing data card and the warning label, the label should be brought into compliance, just as the rigger would do with any other piece of equipment. The owner of the reserve should be informed that the rigger is simply complying with Performance Designs’ requirement for the label to accurately reflect the repacks and/or uses on that canopy.

    After 40 repacks or 25 deployments have been reached, the reserve must have its permeability tested. (In most countries, 40 repacks are usually performed over a 10 to 20 year period.) The testing is performed to insure that the fabric permeability has not reached a point where the openings and landing performance would be unacceptable. Subsequent to passing this testing, an additional label is affixed and the canopy is then returned into service. The label will contain additional boxes, the specific number being chosen according to the results of the test.
    "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

  14. Do you want to listen to music during freefall? If not you don't need the N3A. The N3A is designed to be used earphones and connected to an MP3 player. It does not have a speaker, it requires earphones.

    If you want an audible you can use a regular N3 (I wear mine in my helmet and wear a Galaxy on my wrist)

    I don't see the value in buying two devices that log your jumps. If you want to keep your N3 on your wrist you might want to look to devices that just provide alarms to put in your helmet, they cost less.

    Don't get me wrong I love Alti-2 products so if cost is not a factor and you like lots of toys, or you already listen to music from your MP3 player while skydiving, then adding an N3A will give you audible altitude warnings.

    And just because it always comes up when an N3A is mentioned, I am not recommending to anyone that they listen to music during a skydive. If people are already listening to music and would also like an audible, they can either ditch their MP3 player or get an N3A. If it was me I'd ditch the MP3 player, but I learned long ago that people rarely do as I think they should do.
    "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

  16. I found this, probably not what you are looking for but...
    http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2909030

    and this http://books.google.ca/books?id=2PopFBjLZV8C&pg=PA169&lpg=PA169&dq=Northern+lite+manual&source=bl&ots=ldo_D6wX7Z&sig=P0Yd208e1L8iz5PiEh7Hc20SuO8&hl=en&sa=X&ei=wTBDT7D1GuGXiQKxtIyQAQ&ved=0CGUQ6AEwCQ#v=onepage&q=Northern%20lite%20manual&f=false
    "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

  19. Airport on chopping block in Creswell

    http://www.kval.com/news/local/Litigation-woes-force-Creswell-to-discuss-airport-closure-139066649.html

    CRESWELL, Ore.--The City of Creswell is considering closing its airport.

    City leaders say the legal battle with Eugene Skydivers over using the airport is just too expensive and may force them to close the Creswell Airport entirely.

    This battle goes back to 2006 when the city of Creswell stopped letting the Eugene Skydivers use the airport to land saying it was too dangerous.

    Both sides have racked up large legal fees that are threatening both the small business and the future of the Creswell Airport.

    “’I’ve sold cars and trucks and motorcycles and the furniture inside the house has been sold," said Urban Moore with Eugene Skydivers.

    Moore said that since the city denied his small business permission to land skydivers at Hobby Field in Creswell back in 2006, business has taken a toll.

    “We have to sell our house, it’s pretty much empty on the inside,” said Moore.

    Moore said the city shouldn't be able to keep his skydiving company from using airport land because the city is obligated to work with airport tenants based on federal grant guidelines.

    “Were a part of aviation,” said Moore. “We're a legitimate use of air space and airports and for them to not allow us to jump is a discrimination.”

    Creswell City Administrator Mark Shrives says the city is also suffering financially. Facing legal costs of up to $100,000 could make it too expensive to keep the airport open, he said.

    That’s forcing the city to ask themselves if the airport is worth it.

    “How long do you continue to take funds from the city's general fund to fund the airport?” Shrives asked.

    This all stems from the City's concerns about determining if it’s safe to use their airport for skydiving. Both sides want the Federal Aviation Administration to weigh in.

    “It’s been really frustrating trying to get some guidance from the FAA," said Shrives.

    Now that Eugene Skydiving’s original informal complaint has become a formal complaint the city is looking at their legal cost if they could in fact legally shut the airport under federal rules.

    The City of Creswell wants to know if residents think the airport is worth the legal battle before making any initial assessment.

    The city is asking for public comment regarding the future of the airport after a special executive session at the Creswell Community Center, Feb. 14, at 6:30 pm.
    "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

  21. Many don;t think so and as such, read this:
    http://www.argus-aad.com/

    Regardless of which side of the debate you are on, ask yourself two questions:

    Do you want an AAD that rig manufacturers, some countries, and some dropzones, have banned?
    Do you want an AAD that the manufacturer is no longer making and spare parts access will be limited?
    "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

  25. Quote

    Or closed down dropzone web sites.

    http://www.blueskyadventures.com/original.html

    I was there when they shut there doors after the last harvest moon boogie 6 years ago.

    You would think that there would be a lot of companies out there fighting for that name and web address. I wonder how they have managed to hold on to it all this time?



    Registrant:
    Dickinson, Edward
    Dickinson
    26100 Newport A12-30
    Menifee, CA 92584
    US

    Domain Name: BLUESKYADVENTURES.COM

    Administrative Contact, Technical Contact:
    Dickinson, Edward
    Dickinson
    26100 Newport A12-30
    Menifee, CA 92584
    US
    951-442-4325 fax: (843) 563-6028

    Record expires on 10-Feb-2013.
    Record created on 10-Feb-2000.

    Domain servers in listed order:

    NS1.IBSS.NET 66.49.75.50
    NS2.IBSS.NET 209.59.18.28
    "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy