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  1. matthewcline
    OK we know who you voted for. I voted Fastrax. Who was the other dude? Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  2. matthewcline
    Thanx! Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  3. matthewcline
    From what he told me before he went back the second time, the Pres. wont force him out. He is thought to actually be the right guy, if they will let him ADVIZE the Civilian leadership on the region as he runs the military side in step with the diplomatic side of things. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  4. matthewcline
    Well please do enlighten me ole wise and hipper than me dude I am old and getting soft I do suppose. Beer in the proper quantity regardless of quality will do the job. But from that side of the Pond should it not be an Ale? Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  5. matthewcline
    The C-17 fellows will get us 14K to 18K with out a fuss. Free and Cold, only two rules that matter when it comes to THE RULE. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  6. matthewcline
    Max made his two C-130 blasts today! All is right in our world now. Max do you need a lift to the Class-6? Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  7. matthewcline
    I know I got what I asked for in OIF once I got the 1SG to see his supply guy was the problem. The problem with the WRAMC and other AMC's is they happened to be hit by the previous admins budget cuts (not an actual cut I know, but more a no to low raise, I know) as the rest of the military. Then when the new admin had its "civilianization" initiative and we did ended up in TWO major war's and numerous Special Ops fights the amount of soldiers saved by the superior medical personel over welmed the depleted ADMIN system. Bldg 18 had to be pulled out of "Math balls" to help provide a roof for the mobile in the ranks of the wounded. I do not think any should have been relieved, but helped to FIX the situation. It will be fixed, as it was already being worked on, even as far away as here at Campbell. Why the fix that is in the works wasn't announced it puzzling. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  8. matthewcline
    HA HA HA HA HA HA Oh Oh my ribs Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  9. matthewcline
    Why should that matter? He will have plenty of stuff to read about after Saturday. I am handing him all sorts of print items. They all go inline with landing technique. His Saturday could have been better. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  10. matthewcline
    It starts with one and blossoms from there. My old DZ has entertained the idea and even informally taken a few certificates. I have not been back since. Hard to make money when the staff isn't there to care for the clients. That is another way in which SR hurts the industry, the infighting. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  11. matthewcline
    But the sad thing is some other "expert" will feel the same way, but his job is at "Hughs and Coleman, legal fighter for the wronged". Jacko stepped over the line, he got punished and hope fully learned his lesson. Time for us to move on. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  12. matthewcline
    Right there with you Steve! Although this weekend was spent prepin' to move into the newly purchased house. But Wednesday I will be back in the through Sunday! Matt P.S. Aren't you ex-military too? Like soon to be me. An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  13. matthewcline
    Right after DOC, 30 seconds at least. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  14. matthewcline
    The coach has EVOLVED into making money for the DZ (not all but many). The Coach was intended PRIMARILY to bridge the gap between "Off Student Status" and "not licensed". A coach and the "A" license card combined is a good thing for our sports younger jumpers to learn right from wrong. It is up to us as a group and us as older jumpers to ensure that the intent of the program is maintained. I like the letter idea. I had to get 3 for my Tandem Examiner Rating, so 1 for a Coach Candidate seems fair. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  15. matthewcline
    I did, thats why I posted. makeithappen has this well at hand, so I will step aside and get a cup of coffee. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  16. matthewcline
    Yeah I know, I'm such a giver. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  17. matthewcline
    Do the lower attachment points tuck into a pocket Separate of the main pack tray? I think the upper attachment point is fine. I think it will keep the weight on the main ring and reduce the downward pressure on your upper chest. But it may bind your E handles. But as I do not have one to handle I don't know much, got a spare I can run around and give ya feed back from? Nice rig, sharp and not gaudy. Very Professional even. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  18. matthewcline
    Yes welcome back Max! My role is nothing to mention, I would do what little I did again for any one of our Team Mates and Friends. You need to go to General Skydiving where the list of Beer you'll owe next week is being pre-tallied. Media whore? understatement of the week here! You happened to be back 12 hours and had to "handlers" REPORT to you! Have fun "hanging the curtains and unpacking the bags"! See ya Monday! (unless you want to ride with me to Cullman tomorrow) Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  19. matthewcline
    Technically NO. He got accepted prior to deploying but deployed before his attachment was complete. But buy the Beer rules we have and as ruled by the Team S&TA YES! And next week will be his FIRST C-130 and UH-60 jumps. He and 2 other new fellows. Aspirin, I will need aspirin next week. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  20. matthewcline
    >> is correct. Look at the post again. The formation is breaking off in waves of "V's" or one > behind another >, like this >>>. With a leader at the point of each "V". Makes sense now huh? Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  21. matthewcline
    I am humbly here to say: Welcome Home Max! Welcome to the Screaming Eagles Parachute Demonstration Team! I am happily handing off my rig to you and step aside to watch you go forth and do well! Please all, join me in saying good luck and best wishes to SPC Max ("Gawain" here) Ramsey, of the 2007 Screaming Eagles PDT. (We already had him assisting in a FJC today ) Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  22. matthewcline
    Dan, Did ya move into a bad neighborhood just to use your new toy? Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  23. matthewcline
    When we can, we try and train at a tunnel next to a DZ (Eloy or Lake Wales, have been what we did in the past) but when home we use AAC when we can. It is not nearly as much as we want. I did get 8 hours last year in AAC. We have been able to "two's and fews" through Bragg with other teams. And are planning on a joint trip with the Local SF ODA's. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  24. matthewcline
    For me I set the brakes and do a quick 4 line for my Tandem and sport rig, if it is a Vector II I also place the deployment handle back in place, for the sport rig I set the brakes fix the slider and cock the pilot chute. I would rather deal with a packer who is placing me in the front of the line and having a little more time to do a neater job. Hey it could be a quasi tip in a way. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  25. matthewcline
    Damn I should have looked! it would explain a lot! Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!