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Actually the current problem is going through, getting buzzed for forgetting your cell phone is hooked to your belt, or your chronograph (I mean watch) is still on, and immediately having to go through a wand search. The new procedure will allow you to step back through, remove whatever you forgot and take another try. If you still buzz the thing, they'll still search you. (As I read it.) I kinda like it, after seeing too many people forget to take everything off and send it through the xray machine, I think this will speed the lines along a little bit. Steve

> My wish is for you to hear good news when the phone rings. Love to you and your family. Steve

I work about a half mile from the High School where he was flown into. Shortly after he arrived, I heard a jet flying around, and looked out the window in time to see an F-16 circling, while a small cessna was headed to Camarillo. Must be quite something to be intercepted. Blue Skies, Steve

Naw, Formula1 racing has got have skydiving beat. Guess it depends on how you define "actively engaged". Is that just the jump, or packing, lift time, dirt-diving, etc.???

624:2 - Now I pull stable.

So was it in your car, or your team room?

Oops, my bad!

Then I'm sure a personalized tour can be arranged!!

Hey take the rig anyway, and ask to sit by the emergency door! You might even be able to bribe a local pilot to take you up and let you out. Enjoy the vacation! Amazon sounds incredible, you're a lucky girl! Blue skies, Steve

Hi JT, Perris and Elsinore are the closest. Cal City is another option, but probably a little farther drive. From Covina, Perris and Elsinore are probably about 30 - 45 minutes south/southwest. Check it out at Mapquest to get distances. Are you going to be visiting? Blue Skies, Steve

Hi Chris, Good thread so far. I've currently got a little over 600 jumps. I like dives that work. I like getting advice, pointers or kudos, especially if I did something especially well. Group size isn't all that important to me, just depends what I want to work on that day. I also have no problem jumping less complicated dives to assist lower jump numbered people with their skills. If I want more complicated jumps, I will be a little more selective in picking the group I jump with. That's up to me to make happen. From personal observations, I think that most LO's could benefit from prior planning. Have a series of jumps already designed for various group sizes and experience levels. This will save time during the dirt-dive. Also, it will generate credibility because the people you organize will see that you have a plan. Stick to the plan, yet be flexible enough to make changes to get the dive to work. For example, remove outfacing formations if the experience level isn't there. Try to stick to the plan, don't change it half-way through the dirt dive. Ask questions, lots of questions. About experience level, comfort level, prior jump success, etc. Stress safety. It's easy to forget how much stress we underwent when we didn't have more than 100 jumps, so try to destress the jump as much as possible. Smile in freefall, smile in the landing area. Give a thorough debrief. (Even if the jump didn't build at all, a debrief really sends a message of committment to the load.) If someone really screws up, don't point it out in front of the group, but take them aside and talk about it individually. If someone does well, point it out for the whole group. Let people give input, but remember that you're the organizer and sometimes you have to veto that input. Hope this isn't just ramble, and that you get something from it. Blue Skies, good luck, see ya soon!!! Steve

Keith, Hang in there, brother. If anyone can prove doctors wrong, it's you. I'm sending positive vibes and energy all day, every day. I'll come see you soon. Steve ps., Thanks for passing this along Lisa.

Actually, as long as you're not competing in the "Open" class at Nationals, all you need is the "C" license. (Just checked the SCM)

Hey Mick! Good to see you on here!!