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    Over the years I've pointed out (more than once) that a passenger did not have one or both of the tops hooked up before I opened the door (without letting on to the passenger).



    Good on you. Those guys owe you, big time. I'd give you $100 if you caught me being that stupid.:S


    I would give him my tandem ticket and go find another line of work.
    "For you see, an airplane is an airplane. A landing area is a landing area. But a dropzone... a dropzone is the people."

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    Manual.

    For 32+ years now.
    Because automatics are for retards and the disabled.


    Hi Phil,
    "Yer comment kinda reminds me of the old daze when Drag Racing was still a "Grass Roots" sport and any one could be a weekend Hot Shot with a $25 junkyard special ...till ya' blew the head gasket at 100mph!! All ya' needed was a stick trans with a good first and second gear, hardly ever got to third in the quarter mile!! Oh yeah, an did ya' have a "Cue Ball" on the end of your shifter?? or a piston?? 'Remember those Ed "Big Daddy" Roth cartoons and carz?? Auto trans were fer yer geeks, nerds and "Jomoma" back then. Didja' have dual glasspak cherry bombs with lakes?? Cruzin' the drive-in on Fri. night "DERDERDERVOOMVOOM" Hey Milner!!



    Don't forget the air shocks so you could jack up the rear end real high, and the CB antennas.
    "For you see, an airplane is an airplane. A landing area is a landing area. But a dropzone... a dropzone is the people."

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    10 years of pushing rope will tire out a man....
    They just lack any and all excitement!
    Even if something is a spectacular success! I mean people standing up and clapping and shouting...these engineers look as if they are catatonic!
    No high fives, no woo hoo....just....."that was nice"



    Not everybody is into high fives and woo hoos. My celebrations are a bit more subdued so maybe I'm one of those engineers you hate so much.
    "For you see, an airplane is an airplane. A landing area is a landing area. But a dropzone... a dropzone is the people."

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    Do you want to be bitched out by a 9 year old for screwing up the exit or going low? This is why they must wait til 18.:D



    I don't know. I've met some 9 year olds that could be more tactful than quite a few adults that I have seen.
    "For you see, an airplane is an airplane. A landing area is a landing area. But a dropzone... a dropzone is the people."

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    (Should we tell her the jumpsuit handles are called 'grippers'?)



    Grippers? Since they get gripped, they should be called Grip-ees, no?;)



    In the UK we just call them 'grips'. Seems sensible to me. :)

    Yeah but you call an automobile hood a bonnet and skydiving gear is a kit. It's like you have a whole different language over there.
    "For you see, an airplane is an airplane. A landing area is a landing area. But a dropzone... a dropzone is the people."

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    One thing I really wish I could do is to voice record under canopy so I can make notes on my training.



    Training and jumping with a camera do not go together. Finish your training, get a lot more jumps, then ask at your DZ for camera flying advice.
    "For you see, an airplane is an airplane. A landing area is a landing area. But a dropzone... a dropzone is the people."

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    Try it next time.
    Ask one of them what they want to have for lunch.
    Odds are they will ask "Well what do we have for lunch?"

    How about you STFU and just say yes!



    I don't think "yes" is the correct response for the above question, but what do I know? I see a huge difference between Star Trek:Enterprise, Star Trek:Deep Space Nine, Star Trek:The Next Generation, the original Star Trek, and Star Wars.
    "For you see, an airplane is an airplane. A landing area is a landing area. But a dropzone... a dropzone is the people."

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    Hi Bod,
    My favorite expression in a situation like this is,"Get me an Engineer and get the Drawing*!!" What ever the ASSY # and or PART # of the piece of equipment for the rig you have will have Drawings (Blue Prints) to show the specs of that piece of gear!! Check it to the Drawing!!! If it looks like and has all the correct webbing, cords and stitching then it should be ok!! That is, providing that QC did their job right!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:ph34r::ph34r::D:DB|;);) Been there, done that and got the T-shirt!!
    (*) Drawing..."Cartoon" as Gordo Foster would say:ph34r::ph34r::D:DB|;);)
    BTW, "IF" the "Change" was incorporatred in Shop and not noted, "THEN" it would behove Manufacturing to get Engineering to "Red Line" the drawing and incorporate the "Change" to the next Change letter on the drawing!! Funny how that goes????:ph34r::DB|;);)



    I feel out of breath just reading your post.
    "For you see, an airplane is an airplane. A landing area is a landing area. But a dropzone... a dropzone is the people."

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    I couldn't help but feel not only happy for the mom but just downright sad for the field. Engineering...where ill tempered foul mouthed refrigerator's with zero interpersonal skills go to feel as if they were head cheer leader!



    Wait. Aren't you an engineer?

    Do you enjoy shaking pom poms?
    "For you see, an airplane is an airplane. A landing area is a landing area. But a dropzone... a dropzone is the people."

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    I think we've made a lot of progress, overall. None of it as flashy as landing on the moon, but in terms of technology improving people's lives, we have made some pretty big strides in the past 25 years.



    Let's not forget the three ring release replacing the shot-and-a-half capewells, the BOC pilot chute location, and the elimination of pull tabs on soda pop cans.
    "For you see, an airplane is an airplane. A landing area is a landing area. But a dropzone... a dropzone is the people."

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    you clearly have a very different take on this than those that have met him in person
    :P


    Those people find me exciting facinating charming kind caring a good cook a insperation to be amazing and usually start collecting funds for that alter/ statue in my honor.
    Oh and they are further amazed for I fart lightning and piss bourbon


    And you're a great conversationalist in the car, don't forget that.
    "For you see, an airplane is an airplane. A landing area is a landing area. But a dropzone... a dropzone is the people."

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    When did the norm become the norm?



    It is the standard behavior of any given group. Depending on the behavior being investigated, the definition of the given group, and the granularity of the observations - there may not be a norm.



    "The norm" is incorrect grammar, examples you were giving in post #30.
    "For you see, an airplane is an airplane. A landing area is a landing area. But a dropzone... a dropzone is the people."

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    No one is correct. Noone is one of those compound words that has recently become acceptable only because those who do not know better keep using it. It's part of the general dumbing down of the language that incorrect grammar, used often enough, eventually becomes the norm.



    When did the norm become the norm?
    "For you see, an airplane is an airplane. A landing area is a landing area. But a dropzone... a dropzone is the people."

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    "Excuse me, sir. Seeing as how the VP is such a VIP, shouldn't we keep the PC on the QT? 'Cause if it leaks to the VC he could end up MIA, and then we'd all be put on KP."



    I'm rolling on the floor laughing every time I see that. Thanks for the reminder. I'll have to pull it off the shelf and see it again.
    "For you see, an airplane is an airplane. A landing area is a landing area. But a dropzone... a dropzone is the people."

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    So this is my fault as much as anyone's, i was a little bit dumb to think that Texans were men of their word, and even stupider to work without making sure my visa was real and in place...

    I'm going to get some advice from a lawyer, and see if that helps any... but i have a feeling its money i have just worked hard for that has vanished...

    thanks all again...



    We are, most of us.
    "For you see, an airplane is an airplane. A landing area is a landing area. But a dropzone... a dropzone is the people."

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    Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Brian R. Bill, 31, of Stamford, Conn., was killed in action in Wardak Province, eastern Afghanistan.

    Born the son of Dr. Michael and Patricia Parry of Stamford, Conn., and Scott Bill of Sarasota, Fla. Chief Special Warfare Operator Bill was an Eagle Scout, graduated from Trinity Catholic High School, Stamford and the Military College of Vermont, Norwich University, Northfield, Vt., with a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering.

    In June, 2001 he enlisted in the United States Navy to pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a U.S. Navy SEAL. After Basic Training in Great Lakes, Ill., he attended Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training in Coronado, Calif. In 2003 he was designated as a SEAL and assigned to an east coast SEAL Team based in Virginia Beach. During his career he was decorated with the following personal awards: three Bronze Stars with Valor, Joint Service Commendation Medal with Valor, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, two Combat Action Ribbons and three Good Conduct Medals.

    Brian was a skilled fly-fisherman, skier and skydiver. He was an accomplished mountaineer with successful summits of Aconcagua in Argentina and Mount Elbrus in Russia. He had completed several marathons and obtained his commercial pilot's license. He independently studied Russian and became fluent in French.



    Wow. That really diminishes my accomplishments by comparison. Sounds like one hell of a strong guy. I'm sorry I never met him.
    "For you see, an airplane is an airplane. A landing area is a landing area. But a dropzone... a dropzone is the people."