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  1. I've hidden Deimian's post because it has nothing to do with skydiving and belongs in Speaker's Corner. I suspect this thread will not be able to stay out of politics/religion so I expect it will get moved, where a mod can then unhide it. Be aware people, the purpose of this forum and Speaker's Corner!
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    that "they" didnt manage to have "more people like DSE" to get a complete representation of the symposium.



    A thought or two (not mine, just some expressed...)

    All of PIA is volunteer. Everyone. so...
    5x rooms = 5x videographers
    5x videographers + 2 hour sessions x 5 sessions=50 hours of footage (per day)


    That is what I've done at the BPA AGM. The main room is filmed by our paid for AV guys. I ask those who are presenting in the (two) smaller rooms if they can provide their own camera/operator. If they can't, I run around trying to film as much as I can.

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    Cost to edit isn't going to be cheap. Who pays for that? I like you guys, but I'm sure not donating that kind of time.:P Perhaps PIA could talk USPA into spending some of their "sport promotion" $$, but remember, PIA isn't connected to USPA; they're separate entities.



    I do the 'editing', and I use that term loosely, since you get what you pay for, i.e. nothing. Sometimes I will try and integrate the Power Point slides into the video.

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    Next thought...The PIA really wants butts in seats at the Symposium (which is also separate from the tradeshow floor). If the videos are up, it's hard to get people to attend.

    Just a couple things to consider.



    Isn't the PIA about networking primarily? People don't go purely for the symposium do they? The talks are an added draw for those who were probably going anyway? It really isn't practical for a lot of people to attend, especially those outside of CONUS. Yes, putting them online might lose them a few attendees, but it will be of greater benefit to the community as a whole
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    many many thanks, looking forward to getting an eye on the new videos :)would be great to have "also" (and I do understand all the work/coordination/luck that needs to happen at the same time) Parachute Systems, BASIK, Parachutes de France/Zodiac.
    PIA needs MORE people like DSE in order to have all exhibitors interviewed, all seminars filmed, and also a quick selection of visitors.
    DSE does deserve far more than a golfclap for this work.
    Many many thanks.



    This.

    Like the BPA does, would be good. I asked Spot about it and he gave me the reasoning why it wasn't done (not for Spot trying) and it's all a bit lame.

    Good work Spot.
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    From what is shown, neither of those would be allowed in the UK.



    But cloud busting is. Swings and roundabouts.



    Getting off topic here,and depends on your definition of cloud busting, but it is legal if it is clear from exit to opening and landing.

    But I get your point, horses for courses (YMMV)
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    Just found some photos about an 80-year-old lady named Geni from Munich who did her 100th tandem jump. This shows that 99,x% of all TIs are responsible folks who take good care of their students. Look at pic 21, you can see her harness is adjusted properly and she's wearing a proper jumpsuit.

    Hmm, from the pictures, that looks like a fairly tight, demo DZ. One could argue that isn't the best care.

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    An even better example is the video of Granny Ida's 100th tandem jump at age 82. Proper harness adjustment and proper briefing and even exiting a 182 is doable without problems.



    Having a camera on a student's chest strap could hit them in the face on opening. Again, one could argue it's not the best practice.

    It also demonstrates that different people have different standards on what is considered acceptable. From what is shown, neither of those would be allowed in the UK.
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    Seriously, wouldn't the odds be better trying to square the passenger away without the drogue?



    As I said earlier in this thread just before the drogue goes out, it is very reminiscent of the fatality on the Strong Side Spin video. With the separation increasing the spin, I don't think there was much else he could do at that point.
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    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2149774/If-youre-afraid-skydiving-Pensioner-80-left-hanging-precariously-instructor-refusing-plane-terrifying-tandem-dive.html

    Media has it now.... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2149774/If-youre-afraid-skydiving-Pensioner-80-left-hanging-precariously-instructor-refusing-plane-terrifying-tandem-dive.html



    Great.... [:/]The BPA sure seems quick to say "this does not happen in the UK". This is just sad. Horrible for the sport!


    What do you mean by quick? The BPA didn't solicit this interview. Neither is it the first quote (not that the 'reporter' couldn't have reordered the quotes. Plus he didn't say "this does not happen" he said there had never been a similar incident (which is true, and before anyone says it, yes, of course we do less tandems than the US, ~ 30,000 p.a.) What should he say, that he didn't?


    Sorry.... translation loss in typing... what I meant by that was they quickly said this has not happened in the UK and pointed out it has happened here before (similar anyway) not faulting him for those quotes.... I would have said the same thing. I meant that he was quick and rightfully so to try and protect skydiving in his country. My bad!


    Cool. My over defensive mind read it another way.

    This is why the video didn't need to be public. Putting unnecessary fear into the public. Despite explanation from an expert in the article, the comments clearly demonstrate that large portions of the public don't understand what's being told to them. Plus people will be making money off this video from advertising and traffic to their site.

    I'm looking forward to doing tandems this weekend [:/]
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    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2149774/If-youre-afraid-skydiving-Pensioner-80-left-hanging-precariously-instructor-refusing-plane-terrifying-tandem-dive.html

    Media has it now.... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2149774/If-youre-afraid-skydiving-Pensioner-80-left-hanging-precariously-instructor-refusing-plane-terrifying-tandem-dive.html



    Great.... [:/]The BPA sure seems quick to say "this does not happen in the UK". This is just sad. Horrible for the sport!


    What do you mean by quick? The BPA didn't solicit this interview. Neither is it the first quote (not that the 'reporter' couldn't have reordered the quotes. Plus he didn't say "this does not happen" he said there had never been a similar incident (which is true, and before anyone says it, yes, of course we do less tandems than the US, ~ 30,000 p.a.) What should he say, that he didn't?
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    In the future, instead of Red Bull, Fedex and UPS sponsors. Instead of swoop pond, 20 foot deep trench filled with packing peanuts and a bubble-pack top.

    Or sponsored by Zeus Packaging, the apparent supplier of the 18,000 boxes for this wingsuit landing attempt.

    (reference in a comment here)



    It wasn't a secret
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    "no corporate investors"

    Not so sure about that - did you notice his wingsuit?
    The backboard during the interviews?
    The location???



    Not just on the wingsuit, but the wingsuit itself :-P

    Plus Gary was wearing a t-shirt advertising his wife's cafe B|
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  14. The only saving grace is he gets the drogue out. The way it was starting to spin up is very reminiscent of the (Finnish?) fatality that is featured on Strong's Side Spin video, where the laterals weren't tightened sufficiently and the separation between the instructor and student caused them to spin (until impact as they blacked out and there was no AAD fitted).
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    DAMN! Well, I remember a couple months ago USPA released an advisory about an elderly female passenger who almost fell out of the harness... I guess you just found it>:(B|



    It was UPT, USPA just passed it along
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  16. Apart from....

    That is truly horrible, so close to a fatality.
    She obviously didn't want to jump, why force her?
    Were the laterals tightened properly?
    Who in their right mind let this video public?

    I hope she got her money back and then some.
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    We have ... a request for sats to stay active in the area for the event.



    Wow! How does that work? And how does one go about requesting it and getting is actioned?
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  23. I don't really see why you needed to create another account to ask the question, but never mind.

    Since you aren't using your regular account, I can't tell if you have a static-line rating or an FS coach rating.

    These would be a good start. AFF course examiners will emphasise mistakes made on the ground and not picked up. Getting experience as a static-line instructor will give you experience with teaching, making you more comfortable and familiar with what you are teaching so you are less likely to get caught out on a course, not to mention it will get you experience with actual students, for which there is no substitute. You will see everything students do and as they progress you can follow them out. The same with FS coaching.

    As for the USPA licences, as far as I'm aware the BPA licences are recognised for jumping in the US, but as soon as you start to talk about intructing, USPA licences are required.
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    Howdy. I'm Steph. I've been jumping for a while now and recently thought about qualifying for Wingsuit. Two questions I have about it are:

    1. Do you need a BASE or Skydiving rig to wingsuit?

    I don't really like the idea of not having a reserve.




    Hey Steph, unless I misunderstand you, if you've been jumping for a while you should really know the answer to this question.

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    2. I have a restriction in my right arm. I broke my elbow and now have permanent screws in it. I can't straighten my arm all the way. I can get it 90% straight, but not 100%. So, when tracking in a wingsuit, how important is how straight or not straight your arms are? I can track really well in a tracking suit, but from the youtube videos I can't see 'the way' to do it in a wingsuit as everyone seems to have a different style.



    Symmetry is important in skydiving and moreso in wingsuiting so you may have to compensate with the left arm a little, but 10% doesn't sound like much, one probably wouldn't even notice it.
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