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Lake Erie and about 16 or 17 people died. 3 stayed in the plane. One of the fatalities was a congressman's daughter which brought a lot of publicity. Red, White and Blue Skies, John T. Brasher D-5166

Paradactyl from the mid-late 70's

And in Europe (England last year and France several years before that) there have been 2 skydiver glider strikes. 2 skydivers dead and 1 pilot; the other 2 pilots (from one sailplane) were charged with manslaughter the last I heard. Go for it; jump through clods Red, White and Blue Skies, John T. Brasher D-5166

Colors have expanded, Black and Blue at least, maybe more; they will all be solid colors. Call RI. Red, White and Blue Skies, John T. Brasher D-5166

Take a look at a P.O.P.S. patch and do it that way Red, White and Blue Skies, John T. Brasher D-5166

I have to agree with Bill. If you're going to ignore the constitution when it suits you you'll find yourself always finding those excuses. 'Just this once' and ten we'll go back and be like we used to be. We're deluding ourselves, either the constitution applies all the time or it doesn't apply at all. Red, White and Blue Skies, John T. Brasher D-5166

I agree with Bill. I had 48 jumps before I was cleared to flat-spins when I started and I wondered if it was for me, too. At that time they got the biggest/fatest JM to take me out on a harness hold and blew my mind. I had no trouble with sL/DRCPs but the clear and pull was the hardest jump for me to do. Ypu need a good dose of freefall to get the feel of the arch. Red, White and Blue Skies, Red, White and Blue Skies, John T. Brasher D-5166

I'll be out on Sunday Red, White and Blue Skies, John T. Brasher D-5166

It doesn't matter they'll all make a noise, just that some will tell you more info after the jump. I'd recommend using any of them as an alarm clock. You should know your altitude and if you use the dytter to 'wake' yourself up if you get distracted you will be reenforcing you ability to time/judge your altitude on every jump instead of training yourself to rely on a battery. Whichever one you get set it 500' below what you normally want to be open. This will let you see how good you are Red, White and Blue Skies, John T. Brasher D-5166

Check out Rigging Innovations Genera system. www.rigginginnovations.com Red, White and Blue Skies, John T. Brasher D-5166

Don't worry about what you think is exciting, the TV people will think a solo is just fine. Besides they're more interested in what you have to say and how much enthusiasm you display Go get 'em. Red, White and Blue Skies, John T. Brasher D-5166

June 11, 1972 S/L 2,800' Hinkley, IL

Up until less than 2 years ago Perris Valley used FXCs on the main and Cypri (Riggerrob went thru this a few months ago) on the reserves of all their student rigs. At the time I think the Air force Academy was the only other 'school' which used double AADs. Just a thought, every skydiver I know uses a ripcord and a string loaded pilotchute; think about it. Red, White and Blue Skies, John T. Brasher D-5166

You need to qualify for the 'A' but you only need to pay for the licenses you want. A few bucks for the 'A' is worth it a few years down the road. Red, White and Blue Skies, John T. Brasher D-5166

Proof?

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It was 4,000' just after break-off Red, White and Blue Skies, John T. Brasher D-5166

I had to do a water jump to get my 'D' (was required many years ago). I don't have any problem with dropping that requirement but I'd like to see the CRW requirement added. Also 300 jumps more :-) and maybe a birdman suit requirement. :-) If your going to be called a MASTER you ought to be able to master it. Night jumps are a good thing to require. Don't restrict your outlook, enlarge it. Red, White and Blue Skies, John T. Brasher D-5166

You obviously don't know some of the people at Perris. :-) Red, White and Blue Skies, John T. Brasher D-5166

Hi Michele, You remind me so much of me :-) I'll be hitting 30 years in another month. Let's try an get a jump in sometime in June. I've got a Coach course June 1/2 so some time after that. Red, White and Blue Skies, John T. Brasher D-5166

Coral Degagne has a USPA 'C' license (restricted) and over 200 jumps. See the cover shot in Parachutist (yr ago last Oct?). She recently was in Mexico at Rocky Point jumping on the beach. Red, White and Blue Skies, John T. Brasher D-5166

As Rob says there a good looking rig for an affordable price. The riser covers are great and the velcroless toggle keepers are very good also. I have 2 Genera(ie)(s). :-) I have Tempo 170 reserves and the smallest they'll make the Voodoo last I heard was for a 150 reserve. You can mix and match the container/reserve/main canopy selection if you want another main than what RI offers. All in all it's hard to beat. I'd call RI and talk to them (520) 466-2655. Red, White and Blue Skies, John T. Brasher D-5166

I've had 3 over the years. Mike Fury (who originally built the Javelin and sold it to Derek) built the Raider. It was 220 sq ft. originally called Pegasus but because of a lawsuit the canopy was built w/ flairs (to get around the patent) and called Raider. Glide Path bought the company from Mike because of another lawusit, I think. It was a while ago. :-) I'd go with ZP now. Red, White and Blue Skies, John T. Brasher D-5166

Multiple points of reference are the most desirable. Any ONE may fail but it's unlikely that all would be off at the same time. If you're comparing multiple referneces and they/one are not making sense you have a problem. Red, White and Blue Skies, John T. Brasher D-5166

Rick Horn has over 100 cutaways so he's usually current (mostly test jumps). Why would manufacturers include RSL as (mostly) standard equipment on their rigs? and why would they have been used for 30 yrs (if you count the Stevens lanyard)? There must be a reason why they're still being recommended. And yes not everyone should have them, but look at the fatality study for a few (each year) who would have been better off if they'd had one. Red, White and Blue Skies, John T. Brasher D-5166