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  1. Remo Läng uses a custom made aerodynamic helmet at competitions. https://flash.bcbe.ch/fileadmin/0318/02_Grenzen_im_Extremsport/Extremsport_Bildstrecke_1_1000x490.jpg Initially, I thought it would look cool, but now I'm tending to dorky... At least you can tell he's not an accuracy jumper (gäll, Remo ) No.1 reason NOT to be an astronaut: ...You can't drink beer at zero gravity...
  2. http://www.juchetravelservices.com/the-tours/wonsan-air-festival/skydiving/ That does sound quite interesting... No.1 reason NOT to be an astronaut: ...You can't drink beer at zero gravity...
  3. avidemux https://sourceforge.net/projects/avidemux/ No.1 reason NOT to be an astronaut: ...You can't drink beer at zero gravity...
  4. Try going through the menus several times during the first 10 seconds after switching on (before the home screen appears). Stop in photo mode and shoot a still. If this works, put it on video mode. Video should then work when started before exit. I had this problem after the second last fw upgrade. Couldn't change the fw anymore (by sd card). Only when a new fw upgrade was available through the GoPro SW I was able to change again. Since then, problem was gone. It looked like my previous fw upgrade went wrong, but couldn't be bothered to send the GoPro in (around the world) for reloading the fw with a programmer. The above sequence worked for me (weekend jumper). Thankfully, my cam works normally again, but in your case, I doubt there will be another fw upgrade for the 2... No.1 reason NOT to be an astronaut: ...You can't drink beer at zero gravity...
  5. ...or you could start paragliding. Plenty of schools around there, and at least you get up in the air. BTW, OB might be allright for Americans, but in Europe OB is a tampon brand. And Hite still tastes better than most american beers. No.1 reason NOT to be an astronaut: ...You can't drink beer at zero gravity...
  6. Ask the guys at Flyaway Pigeon Forge or Vegas Indoor Skydiving, where they get them from. The ones we use here in Switzerland are Rainbow Suits, which is probably the company you contacted. No.1 reason NOT to be an astronaut: ...You can't drink beer at zero gravity...
  7. March 2014 http://www.realfly.ch/ https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/244229829066352/?ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular No.1 reason NOT to be an astronaut: ...You can't drink beer at zero gravity...
  8. I was fine in hu, but I brought a baggy suit from our local low speed tunnel to KL... http://www.dropzone.com/photos/Detailed/Personal/S00401_111584.html No.1 reason NOT to be an astronaut: ...You can't drink beer at zero gravity...
  9. Not sure if it is still in operation, but there was a Skyventure up in Genting. Too slow for hd, but fast enough for belly. And they always had very good rates. There was a bunch of expat jumpers flying there regularly when I was there, but that was before the Singapore tunnel opened... Genting Highlands is about an hour drive north of KL. http://www.rwgenting.com/en/themepark/rides/outdoor/skyventure/index.htm And by the way, KL is a cool city. If the pay is good, get the job. (Edited to add URL) No.1 reason NOT to be an astronaut: ...You can't drink beer at zero gravity...
  10. The free software I mentioned above is well documented. One answer... No.1 reason NOT to be an astronaut: ...You can't drink beer at zero gravity...
  11. The 747+ has got a longer lasting battery and bluetooth. There is a newer model (747pro) that also has a movement sensor, beeper and larger memory. I've got mine from Taiwan through ebay. I can't remember if it's possible to set the 5Hz with the included software. The BT747 software is free (open source) and works well. There are versions for PC, Mac, Linux and Java capable mobile devices. The photomate only has a "soft button" for on/off, the 5Hz mode stays. It might reset if the battery drains completely... No.1 reason NOT to be an astronaut: ...You can't drink beer at zero gravity...
  12. The M-1000C uses the MTKII chipset and can log at 5Hz (5 points per second). When the device is switched on, default settings are loaded. Sadly, the defaults on Holux devices cannot be set faster than 1Hz. But after switching on, it can be set to 5Hz with a MTK command, or by 3rd party software. I used the mobile (java) version of BT747 on my phone to do this before exit. But it's an additional hassle and if you forget, you log at 1Hz only. That's why I recommended the photoMate, which stays at 5Hz once it's set. Same applies for the i-Blue 747+, the photoMates bigger brother, also made by Transystem. No.1 reason NOT to be an astronaut: ...You can't drink beer at zero gravity...
  13. Get a flysight ! If you just want to log and go cheaper, buy a "photoMate 887 lite". It can log at 5Hz, is small and has a very good reception. The Holux can also be set to 5Hz, but goes back to 1Hz after power-off. 1Hz is ok to visualize the track flown. For numbers, you want at least 5Hz. No.1 reason NOT to be an astronaut: ...You can't drink beer at zero gravity...
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    Empuria brava

    Test flying is on. Check out http://www.facebook.com/windtunnelempuriabrava for video... No.1 reason NOT to be an astronaut: ...You can't drink beer at zero gravity...
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    Empuria brava

    Yep, it's right next to the car park. Once you parked your car, you'll reach it faster than the manifest... No.1 reason NOT to be an astronaut: ...You can't drink beer at zero gravity...
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    Empuria brava

    Picture from last Thursday. Will it be up and running for the x-mas boogie...? No.1 reason NOT to be an astronaut: ...You can't drink beer at zero gravity...
  17. Genting is a low power tunnel and is built on a mountain top (~1600m ASL, as far as I remember), which makes it even slower. I brought my own balloon tunnel suit and then it was a lot of fun... No.1 reason NOT to be an astronaut: ...You can't drink beer at zero gravity...
  18. You're too late, Mike. She turned 18 today And about the other questions, the laws of our marriage prevents me from answering them in public (you've met my wife...). No.1 reason NOT to be an astronaut: ...You can't drink beer at zero gravity...
  19. Paraclub Beromünster jumps 7 days a week. No.1 reason NOT to be an astronaut: ...You can't drink beer at zero gravity...
  20. On Saturday, I had a 17 year old girl rodeoing me. It was her first rodeo, but she did extremely well. The whole jump went exacly as we briefed. And it was the sunset load, ...awesome! Did anyone have a younger rider on your back ? No.1 reason NOT to be an astronaut: ...You can't drink beer at zero gravity...
  21. Best advice I can give you: Don't start your AFF until you leave S. Korea for good. Forget skydiving (for the moment), start paragliding. Paragliding is MUCH bigger in S.Korea. No.1 reason NOT to be an astronaut: ...You can't drink beer at zero gravity...
  22. Rosina Kasickova organizes camps in Prague frequently. She speaks english and some german. www.extreme66.com No.1 reason NOT to be an astronaut: ...You can't drink beer at zero gravity...
  23. I'm sorry to disappoint you, Michael, but the device won't hit the market. There are three main reasons: 1. Because of the lack of an perfectly dimensioned case (to fit into a dytter pocket), I modelled it myself and rapid prototyped it at work. I believe, the market is (currently) not big enough to cost effectively produce a custom casing. 2. I have two little kids, a full-time job and an expensive and time-consuming hobby (skydiving). It would have to be a killer device to make the effort worth it... 3. There's already a good device on the market, it's called FlySight, you might have heard of it The device was made as a thesis for an engineering diploma. I have designed, realized, programmed and documented it in just 4 months (while still working full-time). Therefore, there is is still a lot to improve (especially FW), but it already works and is designed to easily be added with more functions. Well, I'm kind of cheating, since my device does not have an onboard GPS receiver. It connects to an externally mounted GPS logger via BT. I use the HOLUX M-1200E, which is wrist-mounted next to my Neptune. It is small, has the MTKII chipset and a very good reception, even inside the plane. The ClassII BT signals have no problems getting through my CF helmet (and the water in my head). Sure, the NMEA-sentences have limitations (compared to your product), but the accuracy has so far been good enough for me. Some, in the HW already implemented options are: - Sub1GHz connectivity to the TI EZ430 Chronos Watch, to be used as external UI. - Barometric pressure sensor (MEAS MS5611) for dytter functionality. - Additional connectors for wired options (i.e. LED's, camera control,...). Link to the presentation poster (not updated and in german). PM me if you're intrested in more detailed info. And sorry for getting off-topic... No.1 reason NOT to be an astronaut: ...You can't drink beer at zero gravity...
  24. ...like this ? No.1 reason NOT to be an astronaut: ...You can't drink beer at zero gravity...
  25. I clicked No because I need that space for the GoPro. On the other hand, I've also been thinking about adding wind speed measurement to my homemade (dytter sized) glide ratio feedback device. The topic is interresting. No.1 reason NOT to be an astronaut: ...You can't drink beer at zero gravity...