matthewcline

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  1. Flight Concepts International makes any thing I want and fast. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  2. I concur with every thing you said and I only got to spend 3 weekends there! Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  3. Good luck. His has a track record better suited for the Olympics, as a runner! Crimson Tide, isn't that the red plague of biblical days? I think I saw that on the Learning Channel not to long ago, yeah that was it Red Plague from Exodus. Matt The proceeding was a shot at Humor Improvement. An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  4. Well shit, Dummy Me, I figured CNN did the back ground research and quoted the right number, OOPS! In the CNN Story the Elder Lady in graying hair and glasses said "nearly 67%" of the military opposed the Presidents handling of the war in Iraq. Actual numbers from the Military Time Poll Posted in the Army Times dated 8 January-42% disapprove, up from 2005's number of 25%. The 67% number is of CIVILIANS polled, posted right under the Military number so I suppose it was an "honest" mistake and not meant in any way to mislead the CNN watching public. But if you add the no opinion numbers it is up to 52%, nearly 67% right? Then add the declined to answer numbers and BAM! you have 64% and that is close enough, aye? The previous post was to fix my wrong and poke a little fun at myself while doing it. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  5. As posted above some of the votes are being being "funny". Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  6. When they came here to Ft. Campbell the families of the soldiers had long and numerous meetings on self control. The soldiers where even ordered not to partake (they had a lot of errands to run, back and forth-back and forth, in front of the protest and counter protest though). A local Lawyer even showed the families how the scam worked so people would attach a loss of money to their actions (some times the best motivater). Happily they left with out a single lawsuit pending. Although I think the KY AG should be looking into child endangerment charges against them for bringing minors into a potentially hostile environment (and this is one of a few time I think the GOV should help raise a child [it takes a village my ass, it takes an attentive parent] sorry off topic rant). Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  7. Would not landing into the wind be "the greater good" for the majority of the skydivers on a fun load? IMO-Down winders should be separate of the "Normal" landing pattern as well as swoopers doing 270's etc. If it means the fun jumpers land in the student area fine, if the fun jumpers are hurt (ego that is) by the DZ's rules go else where. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  8. Go have fun! You'll be fine if you exercise caution and know when to say "No". Southern DZ's (Not Just Eloy) pick up in the winter, so it is like being at a long medium sized boogie. You can always land at the alternate Landing Area and walk to manifest (500m~), or even land near the grass in the dirt and walk in if you feel "crowded". Just don't get pushed into some thing your uncomfortable with and you'll be fine. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  9. As far as staff I use the "word of mouth" and "from personal experince" methods. If they are not RW jumpers, AFF-I or AFF CD's, I look for ones that are. But it is becuase I use the tunnel as a "tool" to improve in those areas. The web page sighted hasn't caught on enough to aide me. I am a "flyer" on it with no "priviledges" even though I can perform all the moves (RW not head down). Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  10. So how did it go? I prefer the L-1 for skydive training over the PF tunnel. But would like to know if and where ya went but most importantly did ya have fun? Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  11. I look at the tunnel as a tool to get better at skydiving. So I don't want distractions while there (we usually plan a 2 or 3 day event). But like phreezone said it is nice to be able to go from the tunnel to the air in the same say or next day. To make it work for me the Instructional staff needs to be able to assist me in my goals and not let me get away with "the customer is right" BS if I don't listen and try to improve. If I go to a tunnel as a fun family outing or some venture like that (no pun intended), then the out side distractions are ideal for the rest of the outing. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  12. They state as much on the web page they run. Matt Happy New Year to all! And to steel from 2006
  13. Other C-17 But I am spoiled that way
  14. And nearly 67% of the military now according to the Military Times poll sighted by CNN last night. Makes you wonder huh ? (well maybe not you Bill, but others) Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  15. No they don't. Protesting, being assaulted and then suing, is their job. Hope fully the courts they go before will see through the crap they pull and start throwing out their cases. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  16. I had to work the 23rd (Bowl Game DEMO JUMP) and don't go back till the 3rd for a few hours. Then I am off till my healing is done from my back surgery. And then work will be on again for a training camp in Cullman. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  17. hornyashellitis 26 years and counting But get well soon to you! Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  18. But, if you retire to your living room you get ZERO. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  19. Right across the street I get to watch the RUFC nightly! Matt (Think about it, I am on "post" in the "South") An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  20. Amen, I can testify to that! Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  21. Well not in this case, Supreme Court was what I had intended. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  22. That is F***en Hilarious! Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  23. Hey, I am here to help! Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  24. I think you are all justified for your feelings, but I also think they way the Patriot Guard and the Families here at Ft. Campbell handled them is better. Counter protest, with your back to them. Show them no direct support or acknowledgement. The press focused on the size of the counter protest and the support from the community it got. Exercise restraint, the Phelps clan has no real jobs, they make the funds they have off of CIVIL law suits for assault and live well from it! They haven't even really started to fight the laws enacted to keep them away from funerals and ceremonies, it has no PR in it for them. Once they have some one arrested from the clan then they will turn on the PR machine and then take it all the way to the SC. The same SC of the same Country with the same Constitution and the same protectors they lambast! Matt (not directed to warped) An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!
  25. Yes and no. The apparal and accessory stuff is cool, the tour and smells are great! You have to drive down the road a small piece to buy the product though. Make a trip to the Skydive Alabama DZ for a Boogie of theirs or to Tennessee Skydiving Center in Tullahoma and head up I-65N and take the tour, can't miss the signs! Best of both worlds! Booze and Jumps! Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!