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This is already done to an extent by MFF Jumpmasters and AF Navigators using a modified version of D=KAV. D=Distance, in meters K=Constant A=Altitude, in feet, reduced to one digit (i.e. 8000=8) V=Velocity, in knots They use the formula twice, once for freefall drift (canopy opening altitude up to exit) and the second for canopy drift (openning altitude to ground). They also break the direction down for Freefall and Canopy drift as well. They average the direction and come up with a mathematically correct spot once the two portions are plotted out. It is a good start for the wind dummies, but load one (or the WDI's) will show that load 2 should mnake some minor corrections. For the SOF guys if it is the only load, well good luck. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

The Red lines are normally for CRW Canopies. What color is the Chutes fabric? Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

YES! Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Free Range? Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

As long as they get along, I would hate to be in the middle of an argument and get the duoble head butt, OH, what if they are Bipoler!?! It would be like trying to organize a Bigway! Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

I have a couple of Bev Suits and Michigan Suits. both suits are fantastic. Irecently just got another Bev Suit. I am the type of jumper that puts the suits on and keeps them on all day. I do not think you'll go wrong with either company. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Just got off the phone with them. They mailed refunds to all subscribers for any remaining issues and a note about the suspension. I for one hope it is a short suspension and that Skydiving Magazine cames back as good as ever soon! Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

I agree, President Obama seemed to have practiced his part, the Chief justice, I think, not so much. It is as if the President was waiting for the Justice to undo his mistake, as was pointed out already. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

All my Love to Nanner my Brother! I am in simular situation with my Grand Pappy. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

A little birdie said you would be there and I raced back to the house to try and catch it. Not for the speach but for the "I know that Guy!" creds!. Hey Max, THANKS again for your service! When you running? Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

One more thing stay in school and graduate, that way you can have a job to help pay for your addiction. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Not knowing your location we won't be able to give you a specific place to go. We can offer some advice though on training techniques. The "A" license requires 25 jumps minimum, no matter the training method, and that you already know. AFF (pure) is the most expensive as it is a bit more involved for all parties. IAF (Tandem and then AFF combined) comes in a little cheaper. Both these methods start you on freefall from the first jump and for some that helps them to progress faster in the learning process. Staticline and IAD (Instructor Assisted Deployment) are probably the least expensive. You do your first jump in these methods from a lower altitude and focus on the exit body position and then Canopy control, as the canopy is deploying as soon as you leave the plane. In these methods you work your way UP to what is typically called full freefall altitude. All methods have the same requirements for skills to learn and build on, as well as to get a license, just a slightly different route to get there. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

http://www.military.com/news/article/river-landing-pilot-flew-f4s-for-af.html?col=1186032310810 Here is an article on him. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

My goal, for every one of my Student's, is to train and mentor them to be my replacment. I have had a few that will be able too. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Short answer, Yes. I got the understanding based on your post it is the Clubs event, and based on the form the school is asking the Club to pay for the rent of the field. Maybe you can ask for a fee waiver or some thing like that as the school funds you. But the School and the field may have seperate fund source, yeah it probably all comes from the school and it may boil down to an interdepartmental transfer. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Yeah that would trump a CICN Coin! Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Spring loaded Pilots chutes used to be the "In" thing before the Hand Deploy Pilot Chute. They are still used for All Reserve Containers (IIRC) and for some student model rigs. But typically you'll want a Hand Deployed Pilot Chute, in a BOC. That will give you the best flexability in skydiving disciplines. Then you get into collapsable, non-collapsable, hacky, monkey fist........ Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Making mental notes, Coin not always with Scott. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Was that the fire Bezzy had shooting video? That was my first big way weekend. I rememebr being on the load that ran down wind and we had a few of us in a Bull Pen, and me jumping a Red White and Blue Canopy. I used the Bear Attack Technique, just be faster than the other guy! Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Or maybe insurance fraud? Or maybe trying to start a new life? Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

William Booth = Bearded Man That was funny. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Probably you will: Go through a Refresher Course which will review all Emergancy Proceedures, Equipment, actions in the Airplane and then your dive flow, to include the canopy control portion. The freefall may be a repeat of an earlier jump in your training, it may be a repeat of the Cat C-2 or D-1 (in the courses pre-ISP it was called Lvl 4 and 5). If the jump goes well you should go right back up to the point you where at prior to your break. http://www.uspa.org/Portals/0/Downloads/Man_SIM_2008.pdf Page 108 of the 2008 SIMS. Good luck and have fun! Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

The PSA are provided to the AFRTS (RTPO). The RTPO doesn't use us for the PSA's or for the Locally produced AFN spots. With the exception of the "JoB Spots" (pride in service, mos, units etc) all the "talent" is "proffesional" actors. The radio spots is where some of the big names have worked. In TV we have a few former stars working in the 08 and 09 packages. Since we are not affected by strikes we some times see "almost big names" calling us looking for work suring strikes. The first part of 08 is just now hitting the air waves. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

I would have to look around the office Monday, unless you want to google it and see if thee is a note in wikepedia or something. I thought it was still "Armed" when I was active (Retired Oct 31 2007) , but found all the headers and paperwork here when I started this job (March 2008) to say "American". I am guessing it was after 2001/2002 when we, as a country, happened to need access to countries through other countries who are not to fond of the idea of us infedels being there and "armed". Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

http://www.afneurope.net/ It used to be "Armed" now it is "American Forces Network", part of the "American Forces Radio Television Services". It was re-named in a PC attempt to not upset the host nations. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!