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Like Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out and shouting, ".... holy crap....what a ride!"

I'm a new dealer for TonFly. Here are some pics of my new demo helmet (Canon XSI, Sony CX100, Hypeye D Pro). The quality and fit is the best I've seen... ever. I really like the idea of the video camera being it's own separate unit with the Hypeye mounted directly to the box. I mounted the Hypeye indicator within my field of view on the corner of the box. I can pop it off, shoot with it, move it to the top for freefly, etc. The mounts are extremely precise, and hold the cameras rock solid with no movement whatsoever. Price is comparable to a Cookie with the same accessories. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out and shouting, ".... holy crap....what a ride!"

1800 jumps 0 cutaways (1 intentional) 113323+1800=115123 217+0=217 115123/217=530.5 Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out and shouting, ".... holy crap....what a ride!"

Holy whiny shitballs, creampuff. Lamest post I've ever read. If I open a thread that says "poor customer service from _____", I expect some juicy, gossipy details, not someone who has a hangnail from a crochet needle accident. What a waste of 1's and 0's. Someone needs the "Bowling Speech". Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out and shouting, ".... holy crap....what a ride!"

Is this Enron math?? $54 million mistake for a $600k problem... awesome. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out and shouting, ".... holy crap....what a ride!"

I'm just putting myself in the shoes of a pilot with some friends and a legal jump ship and landing permission. I'm not implying that this should be a dropzone activity. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out and shouting, ".... holy crap....what a ride!"

Not the point of this discussion... Nobody needs to. Just talkin' the legality of it. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out and shouting, ".... holy crap....what a ride!"

And on a parallel note... if they were going to bust me for it, would my defense attorney have a chance of success of defending me based on the new wording of the law? Also - anyone know of any pilot (or jumper) EVER prosecuted for this since the current wording of the FAR? Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out and shouting, ".... holy crap....what a ride!"

Yeah - I agree that the only interpretation that matters is that of the people who have the power to bring down the arm of the law, and not my own, however is it possible that the AC was based on the OLD wording of the FAR and not the current one? For example, if there was an "advisory circular" type of document to support the (old) law that you can not purchase alcohol from a liquor store on Sunday in Colorado, it would have been prohibited last week, but now there is clearly no prohibition against this as of yesterday. If the supporting document doesn't agree with the law, can it still be considered valid? The AC says 105.43 requires a single harness, dual parachute system. ...... but, it no longer does in words... it USED to specifically, but doesn't any more. I know I know... I don't get to make the interpretation, but if I brought this point up to someone who DOES get to make that interpretation, do you think it would be a valid consideration? Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out and shouting, ".... holy crap....what a ride!"

Quoteif FAR 105.43 is not clear enough for you on parachute requirements, AC105-2C further clarifies it for the implied meaning. BUT is an AC an FAR? Here's the deal... I know that FAR 105.43 USED to require a single harness, dual parachute system. Now it does not. I think the AC was written based on the old FAR (somewhere around 2002). Anyone else smarter than me able to shed some light on the influence of an advisory circular? The AC clearly quotes the most current FAR 105.43. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out and shouting, ".... holy crap....what a ride!"

The FARS don't talk about BASE gear, they talk about parachutes. If you want to go on and do it anyway, which is what it sounds like, the Feds probably can't touch you. Your pilot will really appreciate losing his license though. That should make you feel really righteous. *** Actually, I'm the pilot... and I was using the term BASE to keep from writing "single parachute, single harness system" over and over. I know the FAA can pretty much screw me no matter what should they feel so inclined, but what FAR would I be breaking in this case? Let's say I own a plane that's legal to jump out of, communicate with the appropriate control agency (NOTAM, yada yada...), and drop someone with a BASE rig onto private property with permission. What FAR would I be breaking? Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out and shouting, ".... holy crap....what a ride!"

Well like I said, I'm an idiot, so can someone please be more specific? The FAR's don't seem to prohibit a single harness, single parachute system (and yeah, I read all the definitions too). Can you please point that out to me? I'm just an idiot looking for some help from people who I thought would know the answer to this one. Thanks in advance. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out and shouting, ".... holy crap....what a ride!"

Where are the supporting documents? The FAR's are the law, right? Nowhere in there does it say you have two choices for a parachute jump. It just regulates single harness, dual parachute systems and tandem gear. It does not regulate BASE gear as far as I can tell. Instead of telling me to "get over it", why not help me out and show me where it's illegal? I don't think it's illegal just because someone says so... I want to see the law or regulation that makes it so. It's only reasonable... Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out and shouting, ".... holy crap....what a ride!"

Matt, it says that IF you use a single harness, dual parachute system that it must have a main, approved reserve and harness. It does not say that you MUST use a single harness, dual parachute system. The regulation only applies to the use of two parachute system. It in no way regulates the use of a single harness, single parachute system. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out and shouting, ".... holy crap....what a ride!"

It probably doesn't literally say that you must. It probably assumes either a normal skydiving rig or a Tandem rig, both which meet the requirements. Just in case I know where you are going with this... It would appear that it would be legal to use a separate approved harness worn under a BASE rig to attached an approved reserve, (probably a belly mount.) Can anyone find a hole in this? It would be great if someone got a positive interpretation of this from an FAA office. I'm not even talking about a separate harness, reserve, or any of that. It appears to me to be legal to jump a BASE rig as long as you're an American and your gear was made in the USA. I'm really just looking for any regulation that would be broken by jumping a BASE rig from a plane. I know everyone ASSUMES it's breaking an FAR, but could it be that all those assumptions are wrong and it IS legal to jump a BASE rig? Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out and shouting, ".... holy crap....what a ride!"

For reference, here is 105.43 copied directly from the FAA website: § 105.43 Use of single-harness, dual-parachute systems. No person may conduct a parachute operation using a single-harness, dual-parachute system, and no pilot in command of an aircraft may allow any person to conduct a parachute operation from that aircraft using a single-harness, dual-parachute system, unless that system has at least one main parachute, one approved reserve parachute, and one approved single person harness and container that are packed as follows: (a) The main parachute must have been packed within 120 days before the date of its use of a certificated parachute rigger, the person making the next jump with that parachute, or a non-certificated person under the direct supervision of a certification parachute rigger. (b) The reserve parachute must have been packed by a certificated parachute rigger— (1) Within 120 days before the date of its use, if its canopy, shroud, and harness are composed exclusively of nylon, rayon, or similar synthetic fiber or material that is substantially resistant to damage from mold, mildew, and other fungi, and other rotting agents propagated in a moist environment; or (2) Within 60 days before the date of its use, if it is composed of any amount of silk, pongee, or other natural fiber, or material not specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this section. (c) If installed, the automatic activation device must be maintained in accordance with manufacturer instructions for that automatic activation device. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out and shouting, ".... holy crap....what a ride!"

Read it carefully though... all of those requirements are for IF you use a single harness, dual parachute system. Nowhere (that I can find) does it say that you MUST use a single harness, dual parachute system... It just says that if you use a two parachute system that it must be approved, reserve packed, etc. Right? Sec. 91.307 Parachutes and parachuting (b) Except in an emergency, no pilot in command may allow, and no person may conduct, a parachute operation from an aircraft within the United States except in accordance with part 105 of this chapter. QED . OK. got it... but where in Part 105 does it say that you must use a single harness, dual parachute system? Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out and shouting, ".... holy crap....what a ride!"

Read it carefully though... all of those requirements are for IF you use a single harness, dual parachute system. Nowhere (that I can find) does it say that you MUST use a single harness, dual parachute system... It just says that if you use a two parachute system that it must be approved, reserve packed, etc. Right? Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out and shouting, ".... holy crap....what a ride!"

I'm an idiot... can someone please refer me to the FAR (current) that prohibits jumping a BASE rig from an aircraft? Not looking for comments on whether it's smart or not, just the regulation information. Thanks. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out and shouting, ".... holy crap....what a ride!"

2000 staples... Don't tell Phoenix Fly Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out and shouting, ".... holy crap....what a ride!"

nah - no photoshop. 50 feet of electroluminescent cable. We also had some pyrotechnics for the flight, but they failed. If you guys think THAT's gay, then how about flying the wingsuits off a futon?? I know... SUPER gay. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out and shouting, ".... holy crap....what a ride!"

yes.... you could see it from the ground! Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out and shouting, ".... holy crap....what a ride!"

I bought it! Maybe that's why you can't find it... No memory included. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out and shouting, ".... holy crap....what a ride!"

Just ebay'd one, new, sealed, from a reputable seller with over 3000 feedbacks, for $711 plus $20 shipping. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out and shouting, ".... holy crap....what a ride!"

I got my coach rating at 100 jumps. I think it should be 200, EVEN THOUGH I made some good productive coach jumps with fresh AFF graduates. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out and shouting, ".... holy crap....what a ride!"