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There are some new ones coming out that are pretty decent. There are 3 different sources for the spots. 1. The PSA's (ever one hates them) 2. The Locally produced ones from the AFN Production Office (some times one dude and a PC with a lap top) 3. The US Produced Ones for the RTPO (AFRTS)- these are the good ones (actually produced through a production company that has done movies, TV shows and Documentaries) The recruiting/retention ones are there for that exact reason, to recruit and retain. Think of the Blue to Green Program and Green to Gold Program. The "Pride in Unit" spots are to help advertise the other units in each service. Every one knows of SF, SEAL's, Force Recon or PJ's, but how about the US Navy Marine Mammal Program? Most know of the Thunderbirds but, other than here and a close knit bunch, who knows the Black Daggers? You could always send us a list of the likes and dislikes, it will help us to keep your attention in relaying the info the DoD wants to ensure you have. I know where your coming from, I saw them on and off for 21 years from your point of view. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

What issue of the Army Times are you talking about? I just perused the whole web page and went through the past stories sections and could not find the story your refered too. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Well the Avalanche has a big sticker on the back that says "SKYDIVE", that usually gives it away. The car has a Fastrax sticker but it is kind of small. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

The plate said "skymax". But I was thinking more along the lines of being away from the DZ and seeing a skydiver in the "real world". Just in a few weeks I have seen a few skydivers headed south (like the snow birds I guess). A old gray (maybe faded silver) car with a "Skydive Virgina" bumper sticker. A RV with a skyfest sticker. A green Ford Ranger with a USPA sticker. If I pass 'em I tell them to check altitude and pull using the standard AFF hand signals. The car from AL flipped me off, must a been a Muff Brother!?! Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

So blazing up I-75 Sunday in the N end of Fl, I get passed by a little red car and it has a skydiver inspired license plate and POPS sticker, it got me to wondering: How many of us sees a fellow Skydiver on the road each day? And: What do you do when you do see them? Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

I had always said, "Thank You, it is my Pleasure and Honor". Now I say, "Thank You, it was my Pleasure and Honor". To the Vets who would thank me I would add: "I hope I lived up to Your Standards". Keep your eyes open, head down and when you move, move fast. Best of luck. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

When you get married, this too will change! Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Damn I just left! Have fun! Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Ohio has www.startskydiving.com, they will have Balloons regularly this year. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

We had several reserves deployed each month by the students. The students all used the excuse of "the wind pulled my arm on exit", or words to that effect. We had a few who counted real fast too. Matt Black Hat and Master Trainer from Jan '95 to Feb '99 An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

The experation date of the rating I have not seen, but that makes more sense to me. I used to sign the Year I earned my rating, then changed to current year when I thought it was a bit egotistical. Signing with the experation date makes the most sense as then the next "I" can be sure the jump was done to the minimum standards at least (I would hope!). Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Hey fellow Instructors and/or I/E's, how do you sign a log book? Do you put just a License and #? A Rating and Date earned? A rating and the Current Year? Just you name? Or a combination of the above? Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

I will simply say this, I drive 4 and 1/4 hours to get there several times a month. I pass several other DZ's to do so. I think Startskydiving.com rivals Eloy and Chicago (or soon will) in what they have to offer and seems to be expanding weekly!

Well you can always walk over to a hanger and get a C or U series A/C and help make it happen. I won't tell and no one here will either. What ya flyen'? Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

I wasn't disagreeing with you any where as far as I know, just echoing and telling a funny story. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Yeah, "slide up" would have been the proper term, oops. I have seen 1 "roll up" (Paris, TN) and 2 "slide ups" (Ohio and Florida), all the rest have been "swing up" style using the original door modified. I prefer diving type exits from the C-182/206 type A/C. As to the head space issue for a "slide up", yeah it does take some of the usable space away. "No shit there I was" on my "first slide" up C-182 exit in Florida as T-I. Videographer Yells "DOOR!" and WHAM! right up side the mellon I get wacked. I am leaning on the edge of the pilots seat and my head has stopped the door about half open. So what would the Videographer do in this case? Yep you guessed it, reload and WHAM! shot to the head number two! I "tapped" the fellow on the shoulder and got his attention, he let me duck the third attempt at trying to take my frap hat off. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

I do not think it is needed as a requirement. But on the other hand should not be frowned upon. I usually give a +1 to the candidate who served before the candidate who did not. but it still comes down to the whole package for me, not just one part. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Is the "no more poised exits" decision from C-182/206 type A/C with a swing up door? Would it change for you if it was a roll up door from the same A/C? Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Careful with the sinking technique on the Sentry, it is a design made more for full flight and braked landings, not "Sinking" style landings you see at Outlaw Fld. with a few of the 7 cells out there. This is a better topic in the General or Instructors forums. Side track over. I post a bit Don, but lurking can be fun too. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

I meant to add what ltdiver said, so adding those two pieces of advice now how does the suit fit? Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Is that while wearing your rig or not wearing the rig? If it is when not wearing the rig the leg straps should pull a little slack out of the suit and be just about right. If it is when wearing the rig maybe the legs can be shortened a smidge. IMO, I think your wanting to have about 15 to 20 degrees past 90 with out having to "flex" for the bootie to be tight. That last line sounds like it should be in the Bonfire! Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

With a T-10 not so much, but a -1 yep. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

If I may second that please! Be safe and return quickly, if already home give a hug to the ones you love. Thank you all for your service! Merry Christmas! Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

I am with you on that one Dave! I teach it to any one who wants to know. Learned it in the I/E course and have loved it ever since. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

I have my own office, second floor with huge windows! They don't open wich is probably good, the IT guy wuold never be able to fix this boat anchor he calls a PC then! Nice White Oak furniture, the walls are a real light Gray, but I do not see much of them as they are covered in Mil Posters as well as a lot of skydiving stuff. My best office was the cargo area of a C-130! Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!