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  1. Got to keep this thread going. My first time landing a DC-3 was on that grass strip. When I fly from LGB to Bakersfield with a student on an IFR cross country, I go fairly close while being vectored for the ILS. My students wonder why I get misty eyed in that area. We made a memorial jump for Hale after he passed away. That's the lake in the middle "Harry, why did you land all the way out there? Nobody else landed out there." "Your statement answered your question."
  2. itllclear

    Airplane!

    Part of my "Holy Tinity." DVD copy was the best of all the wedding presents. "Harry, why did you land all the way out there? Nobody else landed out there." "Your statement answered your question."
  3. Part of my "Holy Tinity." Others are "Blazing Saddles" and "Animal House" "Harry, why did you land all the way out there? Nobody else landed out there." "Your statement answered your question."
  4. Cary- Too many great memories to fit in one post. If we all got together with our stories and photos it would be a great book. Here I am on a water jump, with June Urschel waiting in the rescue boat with the Cuervo. Blue Skies! Harry "Harry, why did you land all the way out there? Nobody else landed out there." "Your statement answered your question."
  5. Phone # or address? "Harry, why did you land all the way out there? Nobody else landed out there." "Your statement answered your question."
  6. Each state, and some counties and cities, have different laws that must be addressed by the waiver. One size won't fit all. "Harry, why did you land all the way out there? Nobody else landed out there." "Your statement answered your question."
  7. A bunch of us went through the high-altitude training at Edwards AFB. The instructor was warning the class that as the gases in the gastrointestinal tract expanded, they could press against the diaphragm and make it difficult to breath. The solution to the problem was to let the gases out. The two whuffos in the group had this quizical look on their faces, while the instructor "politely" tried to explain what was necessary. Finally the DZO said "Not only are most of these people familiar with the concept, many of them have turned it into an art form." "Harry, why did you land all the way out there? Nobody else landed out there." "Your statement answered your question."
  8. I thought that when I turned 21, the days of my friends telling me I wasn't old enough to play with them were over. 2 more years to SOS BSBD Harry "Harry, why did you land all the way out there? Nobody else landed out there." "Your statement answered your question."
  9. As a general rule, I think that once you get on a load with jumpers who weren't born when you made your first jump, you can stop saying that. (unless you're at Mike Mullins" DZ) You'll definitely be able to stop saying that once you get on a POPS load with people who weren't born when you made your first jump. I've got just over 3 years to go. "Harry, why did you land all the way out there? Nobody else landed out there." "Your statement answered your question."
  10. I think you remember right. Joannie was hanging around with Rich Picirilli about a year ago. Still looks good! BSBD Harry "Harry, why did you land all the way out there? Nobody else landed out there." "Your statement answered your question."
  11. I doubt it. I found it in an album from 20 years ago! BSBD. Harry "Harry, why did you land all the way out there? Nobody else landed out there." "Your statement answered your question."
  12. § 91.107(a)(3) ..., each person on board a U.S.-registered civil aircraft ... must occupy an approved seat or berth with a safety belt and, if installed, shoulder harness, properly secured about him or her during movement on the surface, takeoff, and landing. "Harry, why did you land all the way out there? Nobody else landed out there." "Your statement answered your question."
  13. For those of you who don't know Zing ... he's real! I think he's said just about everything that needs to be said. If you don't agree with him, I don't want to be in a plane with you at the controls. There's another thread discussing the same issues. Maybe the moderators want to merge them. On my way back from ORD to LAX on a 757 yesterday, someone at the boarding gate asked why I chose the next to last row. "So I'll have your and 150 other bodies to cushion the impact before I get there." BSBD Harry "Harry, why did you land all the way out there? Nobody else landed out there." "Your statement answered your question."
  14. If it were a crash where the tail was compressed into the nose, true. In some cases the G loads are much less. I would be surprised if the NTSB does not estimate the G loads in this one. As per http://www.stapp.org/stapp.shtml humnan volunteers tested belts to 28 G, apparently without injury. Stapp himself endured 40 G on one test. "Harry, why did you land all the way out there? Nobody else landed out there." "Your statement answered your question."
  15. It will be interesting to see the recent Otter crash investigation. Might different types of restraints made a difference? BSBD Harry "Harry, why did you land all the way out there? Nobody else landed out there." "Your statement answered your question."
  16. To quote the St. Louis Today article: Something to think about. BSBD Harry "Harry, why did you land all the way out there? Nobody else landed out there." "Your statement answered your question."
  17. QuoteAhhhh the eighties, skydivings true golden age, it's never been the same since.Quote Here's the order form. You can see where my login name comes from. BSBD Harry "Harry, why did you land all the way out there? Nobody else landed out there." "Your statement answered your question."
  18. https://pilotweb.nas.faa.gov/geo/radiusForm.html "Harry, why did you land all the way out there? Nobody else landed out there." "Your statement answered your question."
  19. That was one of the 3 I saw. "Harry, why did you land all the way out there? Nobody else landed out there." "Your statement answered your question."
  20. http://www.jet-jobs.com has probably the best info regarding pilot careers. The fastest way is to pay through the nose and go to one of the "big name" academies, Embry Riddle, Flight Safety, ATP, Comair, etc. It's not so much "what you know" as "who you know." When you go to the big academies with lots of connections, you pay to "know someone." Otherwise PM me and we can get together at LGB or FUL and talk. Blue Skies! Harry Leicher 2004 CFI of the Year FAA Western Pacific Region "Harry, why did you land all the way out there? Nobody else landed out there." "Your statement answered your question."
  21. Checked NOTAM's this morning. Only 3 in the L.A. area. I remember 1 year I flew 4 myself, missed out on a bunch of others for which there were NOTAMs. Probably a couple I missed, and I made one on Sunday, but seems like a real decrease. What's going on? "Harry, why did you land all the way out there? Nobody else landed out there." "Your statement answered your question."
  22. Jumped Matt Walker's D-18 for the West Covina High fireworks show on Sunday. http://www.andthereiwas.com/panoramas/west_covina/ "Harry, why did you land all the way out there? Nobody else landed out there." "Your statement answered your question."
  23. "Tell me where you want to go and I'll mix it up for you." "Something strange is happening here." [email protected] He's been bike riding and travelling. Keeps threatening to come out and jump, so far hasn't. Blue Skies! Harry "Harry, why did you land all the way out there? Nobody else landed out there." "Your statement answered your question."
  24. http://www.snopes.com/critters/malice/feces.htm "Harry, why did you land all the way out there? Nobody else landed out there." "Your statement answered your question."
  25. And you can invoke your 5th amendment rights and respectfully decline to disclose how you know that! "Harry, why did you land all the way out there? Nobody else landed out there." "Your statement answered your question."