illusioneer

If the student and tandem operation needs packers they will help you learn to pack. Call them and ask.

Ok, fed-ex was a poor example...something cheaper that would get it there without hauling 250lbs around the airport.

$22 usd in king air to 13.5k

How about fed-ex them to where you will be staying? It makes the trip through the terminal better

I don't think many divers have a problem helping anyone who needs a hand or advice, but the problem is a lack of manners and respect from others. If someone makes an income from taking photos or video I make sure to offer to pay or trade in return for any effort on the part of the other person. It is then an option for them to offer a "no problem" or "no charge" as they see fit. I am always helping others with all sorts of tasks and with nothing in return expected, but what makes all the difference is when they give me the chance to say "no problem/charge, I'm glad to help"

here! here!

I would demo for sure before you buy anything. If there are so few around you can't find one to try, you will prob have trouble finding someone to buy it, if you don't like it.

miller time....practice them correctly piisfish has it right

I had to vote two hands per handle, that is how the DZ teaches it now. I, on the other hand was taught one hand per handle. I have used it once in a high speed spinning mal I had no problem with the cutaway even with high g-loads, but I am and always been a big boy

I did ride the plane down on sat morning 1st load lucky for me the whole load was scratched from the ground and I was not alone on the ride down The real test is if any of you are willing to not jump just because you have a "bad feeling"

I went through the same thing... I pulled on exit and almost sent the pc over the tail of the 182c that was according to the other jumpers on the load. So be sure to wait at least one full second before you deploy

great point! I have alwasy jumped in a flat area, so I never thought about that.

Be confident in who you are, and the choices you make. That is the sign of a leader...You never know what trends you can kick off by just being YOU and being comfortable with that.

If they act like that then it sucks to be them Even skydiving can't make someone quit being a dickhead. Come on over to West Point Virginia anyone/ everyone will jump with you...and that goes double for the people with mega number of jumps.

Depends on who is looking at you...if they have 15,000 jumps, everyone is a newbie. If they have 750 not to many newbies out there.

That does sound cool, and do-able

Skydive The Point in Vigrinia is a happy mix of all three. One of the oldest skydiving clubs around it has a great mix of rank beginners up to the Queen who has almost 16,000 jumps. Focus on fun, teaching new jumpers, and providing an enviroment for very experenced jumpers to jump together has led to the long term success of my home DZ

ok!

So dough, you can't understand how the forward motion of the plane can effect the opening of a parachute? Any parachute? because I can't be any simpler for you.

It just showes that by not slowing the plane you can get full deployment with very little loss in altitude. No I am not suggesting anyone jump low. I just think is is important to understand the things that can effect how your chute opens, and the speed of the plane does have an effect on the opening of a hop and pop.

An inspection and repack can not hurt...might help

Does anyone know what the jump alitiude the millitary uses in a time of war for the airborne...I think it use to be 350ft agl (maybe 850agl?) and the plane was hauling ass.

cool video

I have had altitude sickness...The main symptom is a headache. I only got it after spending hours at over 10k and then sleeping there. I don't know if it can happen with a short trip up high. Try taking some motrin 1hr before jumping and see if that helps. You may want to call your family doc and make sure it is not a sign of something more problematic.

[...and usually only once in your career. *** Oh yeah, and a warped since of humor is needed too