Hoochie

First, where's the beer? Yes, the shackle was in the open position and the bridle was still on the velcro. As if the shackle wasn't properly closed and/or opened as the risers released. The reserve closing loop was also in tact so it appears Maty pulled before the cypress could fire. The gear was all new. Toggles were still stiff, and if you're not careful, you can slip the loop past the stiff part. While annoying and in a spin, it's only one toggle in half brakes on a big main. Simply applying half brakes to the other side would have corrected the spin. And you can land in half brakes without the cutaway. I've seen it done. I'm not a rigger, just a friend who was on that jump. Props to Maty for pulling both handles. I dislike this website but want to know where the beer is......

FAA Rigger Decision Update The FAA’s legal dept is still crossing their T’s and dotting their I’s so we don’t have a formal letter yet. They are working with USPA and will send notices out to DZ’s with pertinent info. As for now, John Lindstrom’s rigging privileges have been revoked, and he is no longer staff at our DZ. Some AAD’s were improperly installed. SSK wants any unit whose cutting cable has greater than a 90-degree bend to be sent in for inspection. This is not something you can inspect yourself so please have your rigger inspect everything carefully. The dust still hasn’t settled so forgive me for having to be vague. Tim ‘Hoochie’ Hajewski President. Board of Directors, Sky Knights SPC.