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oooops.... sorry to everyone. I forgot that I had a post or 2 in 2008... so this isnt my first post ever, but my first in a long time... I have no idea about the second link you posted... no knowledge of it as it is not mine and its 2 years old. Please forgive me Mike

http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/publications/tp14371-aga-4-0-614.htm is a site from Transport Canada. As you can see by the diagram, the outer rim of the approach zone for landing is 4000m. As far as I`m aware, a skydiver under parachute is considered an aircraft, and is therefore subject to follow guidelines and regulations as set out by Transport Canada.... But i`m no expert.

This isn`t about turbine opposition. We are in support of the turbines and other forms of green energy. We only want the utility to look at other placement options for the turbines, but we need lots of support to get them to listen. I would be very uncomfortable jumping over top of rotating turbines. Heaven help anyone who may have a low opening (reserve ride) for any reason over or in front of the blades.... 1 mile is not far from the DZ and off landings do occur.

I have been a member here on dropzone.com for a few years now and this is my first post ever. It is a request for help. I jump in Wainfleet, Ontario, Canada at Skydive Burnaby, and our dropzone is facing potential elimination due to a power utility that is planning to install wind turbines 1.7km(1mile) from the DZ on the predominant windline. http://www.skydiveburnaby.com/extras/stop-the-wind-turbines.html This site is not spam or a joke. As your fellow skydiver, i`m asking you to at least check out the site and if you feel like it, offer your support to keep our 55 year dropzone flyin under blue skies. Thanks Mike

birdz wings goggles. anyone have any opinions about them? fogging problems ?? breakage ?? scratching and/or distortion in the lenses ?? foam pad or band problems ?? are they worth looking into ?? any recommendations that wont break the bank ??

it was my friends first time flying... and he loved it, wants to do it again

i was in one of the tunnel suits...blue ones...it was myself and another younger guy that went together. I dont remember the instructors name, but he was a fairly skinny fellow, about 6 feet tall, very short dark brown hair, had a slight accent....could have been french or something, and he was wearing a med. blue skydive suit. i think he was wearing a red neck warmer too when he was in the tunnel.

Well....just got back from the tunnel in Niagara Falls. First several minutes of tunnel time ever. I have no complaints at all. Seeing as i`m a new skydiver with only several jumps under my belt, i cant really say whether or not this tunnel was good or bad....i`m not in a position to judge. But an hour ago, i was in a good relaxed boxman position and was practicing and working on bodyflight and stability. Concidering that its -5ºC and snowing like hell, i think thats pretty cool. Sure it may not be a skyventure tunnel, and i dont really care whether it is or not, i was still flying.....

who cares if it is just a vegas style "ride" as you put it.... any airtime for someone just learning is better than no time at all. especially right now when its 32º F and they`re calling for more snow

just to let everyone know, and its about time, i called and confirmed that the tunnel in Niagara Falls Ontario is opening this afternoon. the website isnt quite updated yet, but you can call in for reservations. 905-356-9764 www.niagarafreefall.com