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  3. The FAA Parachute Rigger Handbook has a description of the process with pictures starting on page 5-30

    Edit: I think the copy of the manual I looked at is 2005 so the page is may be wrong
    "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

  4. As phones are now one of the primary tools used to access the web, I am wondering about the potential for updating the interface to dz.com so it's more easily utilized on a phone.

    Its got to be a huge task but the change would help dz.com maintain it's user base and the value of its advertising revenue.

    My fear is that without making a change, usage and revenue will dwindle and we will lose the valuable resource that dz.com provides.
    "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

  6. pakamon

    Hello,

    I got my certificate 2 years ago and my goal is to jump everywhere I travel and I was wondering if that is possible with the CSPA certificate?

    I've read that you can only go to certified Canada Dropzones with it but that sounds kinda lame.

    Planning to go to Costa Rica/Nicaragua this year and I'd really want to solo jump there. (Consider that I rent gear, if that's an issue I will be buying one)

    What about Europe/US? Anyone can enlighten me please :)
    Thank you!



    You should read this http://cspa.ca/en/learn-skydive/get-certified/solo-certificate

    "The Solo Certificate is the first step in becoming a licensed skydiver. It allows the skydiver to jump by themself without direct supervision of an Instructor. The skydiver will have demonstrated an ability to plan and conduct a safe skydive through the tasks completed below.
    It is a national certification that is not recognized internationally."
    "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

  10. nicsoew

    I think there is a problem with risers. Brakes are unstowing easily, there is no velcro on these risers, just needle to keep the brake in place but not from going down - unstowing.



    Have you talked to the manufacturer?
    "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

  11. BillyVance

    ******They said they would have been dead in 24 hours after being rescued,\



    Why? They had a desalinator and fresh dog to eat... There's a good couple of weeks right there. :ph34r:

    Depends on how long they're able to keep the dog meat fresh. :)

    It stays fresh if you only cut off and cook one part at a time ;-)
    "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

  14. dpreguy


    Possible example: The first second he falls 32 feet. The second second 64, Third 128 and the fourth 256, Add these together and he has fallen 480 feet.



    Not arguing with anything but the freefall distances. The numbers quoted should not be added together for a total of 480 over 4 seconds. Falling 256 feet in the 4th second alone would exceed terminal velocity of 120 mph or 176 ft/sec
    "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

  16. What "makes sense" is subjective and that's where the arguments start ;-)

    The rules for indoor skydiving already exists. The IPC has done that part


    https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=5&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiBy7qkyv_UAhUJ64MKHdBlBZgQFghAMAQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fai.org%2Fdownloads%2Fipc%2FIAE_D2and4_cr_2016edition&usg=AFQjCNFvYPbokFzdE9ij-VTBbvNn16ONmw
    "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

  17. In my view, this whole issue is driven by the rules of the FAI for competition and the placement of tunnel flying under the IPC.

    As it stands right now to compete in an FAI sanctioned event a competitor must belong to an organization that is a member of the IPC. Unfortunately, the IPC only allows one organization from each country. So unless a tunnel flyer is a member of CSPA or USPA they can't compete in an FAI sanctioned event.

    The simple solution is to allow tunnel flyers to join our national organizations. I have no problem with this. The problem for me is when resources of a national skydiving organization are used for non-skydiving activities.

    If a tunnel flyer pays their dues, gets a CSPA or USPA membership and goes off to compete in an FAI sanctioned tunnel event that's cool by me. I won't raise a stink until tunnel flyers want more than just a membership card.
    "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

  18. Two thoughts:

    1) No matter how clean the lines are, they go out of trim and in my experience a line set is 400- 500 jumps. So you need to additionally reduce the price by the cost of the line set and the rigger cost to get it installed.

    2) Just the fact that it's not "new" means that you're going to get less than what you paid for it, even if it had zero jumps.
    "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

  19. In my opinion that sounds like someone's excuse to hide a bias they have a hard time articulating

    "MarS AAD's - A brief history of the production of AAD's in the MarS a.s. company:
    MarS a.s. first produced Automatic Activation Devices in 2003, with the MPAAD (MarS Parachute Automatic Activation Device). This device has already received a number of safe activations with many (Skydivers) lives saved. This unit was the second electronic AAD device on the market in the world at that time, catering predominantly to the Eastern European market.
    Another earlier MarS a.s. AAD device is the MPAAD-Pilot. This device is intended for use in emergency parachute systems for pilots of aircrafts and helicopters, incorporating dual cutters to cut the closing loops of the rescue parachute.
    The new generation of the MarS a.s. AAD is the m2 AAD, combining years of experience, research & development, production and use of previous AAD technology. Designed using state-of-the-art technology to exceed today's parachuting demands. The m2 AAD has been on the Skydiving scene since mid-2011."
    "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

  23. baronn

    Is anyone using a Session for handcam? If so, how is it working? Funjump rigging has a nice setup for a Viso to be mounted in front. I need a replacement fo my Hero 3 and curious if anyone has experience with this setup
    Thanks



    I found this http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=4837040;search_string=gopro%20session%20handcam;#4837040
    "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

  24. aphid

    Hammer just fell on lot# 158

    Logbook, SCR, etc "included are some of Swayze’s USPA license application forms, a Bob Buquor Memorial Star Crest application with 10 signatures (Swayze, John Mitchell, Jim Wallace, Don Bonham, and others), and a silver tone parachute badge"

    $1250.00 USD.



    Does anyone know who the buyer is?
    "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

  25. evh

    Seems like we had the same problem :-)

    At our dropzone we mounted a GoPro on the strut of our C182, mostly for the purpose of debriefing static line exits.

    The standard remote sucks, pilots often have trouble controlling it because they are too busy flying the airplane (lazy bastards).
    So this winter I made a remote with big switches, and so far, it has worked nicely. The pilots seem to like it too.



    Very nicely implemented, well done.
    "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy