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No, it hadn't. The video clearly shows you're still in a turn. Ditto. I'll leave the lecturing for others. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

"Gee, Dad, I'm sorry! I didn't expect my rental car to break down in the dz parking lot! I guess I'll just have to stay here an extra three days instead of hanging out with you boring old people! Whoohahaha!" *click* Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

In related news: Scientists search for Bigfoot. Someone should tell them about this guy. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

And she was born in Madison. Definitely a tree-hugging hippie commie. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

Every 4 packjobs cost about the same as a jump. Screw that. I only pay a packer when I'm competing, so the team can dirt dive without time pressures. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

I'm a nice guy, always have been. If you define "last place" as being unpopular and unlucky in love, then I've definitely been at the head of the pack since I turned 17. Before that, yeah, I was picked on and shunned, but that's because teenagers (boys especially) are fucking assholes, excluding anyone who doesn't fit their narrow definitions of "cool". I'm tempted to go to my high school reunion and throw it in their faces, but I'd rather spend that time skydiving. As far as the women go, any woman who dissed me for being "nice" is just a bitch and not worth my time. There are all kinds of women out there who are mature enough to accept emotional depth and genuine kindness. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

1. Stay at the IHOP at Perris, do the tunnel and jump there, then drive over to Elsinore (30 min away) for a couple of days. Both are great DZs with cool, highly skilled people. 2. Summerfest at SDC. Always a good time. If you get tired of jumping, there's always canoeing, horseback riding, or swimming in the pond. I stay away from Rantoul. 1 fatality/year average, need I say more? Lots of people, essentially a new dz for everyone, and lots of partying just don't mix. Especially at low jump numbers -- your awareness simply isn't fully developed yet. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

Way to stick with it. I don't think I would have had the patience. Congrats on passing, now go get your A! Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

Thanks. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

Skydive Milwaukee, or East Troy Parachute Club, or Sky Knights. Here. Here's one of them: http://www.dropzone.com/fatalities/Detailed/115.shtml Can't find the others though. Perhaps I'm mistaken, or maybe they're just not listed. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

Didn't East Troy have three last year? And they're not big at all. Flying a PAC, and that was new last year -- I think they were cessna before that. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

So why do you jump? Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

I was doing a gear check, and noticed my container was open. I said, "this isn't right, stupid packer". So I took it back to the packing mat and grabbed another one. Did my gear check, and all of a sudden the damn container was open again! WTF? Oh! You mean when you pull the bridle, the pin comes out? Now I get it! I got a quick lesson on pull-up straps and how to use one. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

http://retrocrush.com/archive2005/calvinsnowmen/ Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

I have spent half an hour in the tunnel and about 10 skydives learning to backfly. Not just backtracking, but more like RW on my back. I can do turns and fall rate adjustment, and recover from a backfly to a sit or HD easily. It seems like the only place you'd ever use it is for VRW, and that's years away for me. I have this idea that I want to be decent at all aspects of flying my body, but it seems like my time would be better spent working on my HD. Is there any reason to get good at backflying? Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

If you're planning on doing AFF, I'd recommend Elsinore. I've jumped at Perris, but Elsinore has more of a friendly feel to it. I think you'd feel less lost as a newbie there. Either place you're going to be treated well and have nice amenities, fast planes, great instructors, and perfect weather. So really it comes down to which one you like better. Visit them both, ask people to show you around, and make an educated decision. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

Sweet! It's playing in Appleton, 2.5 hours away from me! *begins planning trip* Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

Give Firefly another chance. Buffy and Charmed are shit, I agree. The whole witches and vampires thing is so lame. I used to hear "Joss Wheadon" and think, "What a hack". Firefly kicks ass though -- I was pleasantly surprised when my friend made me sit down and watch it with an open mind. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

I am. Welcome to Walmart! Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

Monty Python's version. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

The big yellow one's the sun! Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

So I just Google mapped this, and I don't see where the dz is going to go. The article says "1/3 mile to the south", but that's all built up. Do they mean southwest, maybe across grand avenue? Or are they just going to leave the runway and put the dz buildings on the other side? edit: just looked closer. 1/3 of a mile is not even close to grand ave. Putting the buildings across corydon road is more like it. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

1. Get my coach rating. 2. Start flying camera. 3. Get my D. 4. Get good at headdown. 5. Win a medal in MWSL A class. Preferably gold. Basically continue learning and not hurt myself. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

Your loss. Can I ask why you have summarily rejected jumping at a world-class dropzone? Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

I'm a Browncoat. Love the show and the movie. Didn't even know about it until a few months ago, but saw the whole season in a week. Every episode is like a mini-movie. Much superior to almost all scifi I've seen. I especially like that there are no fucking aliens. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams