AliMac

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  2. It really depends where you are and what waivers were signed and what they said.

    Sq1 at Perris has an incredibly detailed waiver that states that if the customer has a cutaway they are responsible for the gear. They work with the price since its used but you are responsible for the cost of the main and any freebag, bridle that may have gone with it, handles and all repack costs. We also would make sure they knew that we cared way more about them and their lives so they are all instructed to not follow gear down and not worry about it, we will deal with it when the dust settles. We were always happy they saved their lives first. Gear can be replaced, lives can't.

  7. They have broken ground, it is near the mall. Tentatively scheduled to open November/December.

    Pic attached was taken beginning of June. There is now a hole dug and some re-bar placed. I'll be out there in a couple of weeks and will post a new pic :)

  8. Where in CT are you from? I lived in Ridgefield/Danbury for a long time and started jumping at The Ranch in 2007. I live in Seattle now but miss The Ranch and my friends there a lot. The Ranch is a great place to learn, Linda and Pete, Steve, Lynnlee and the whole staff are amazing. Welcome to the sport!

  9. Pretty sure the school does water training the first sunday of the month, call them and they will set it up. Duane focuses on the mechanics and controls, he teaches you what each control does and has you do drills and helps you build the confidence and understanding you need to be a better more aware canopy pilot. He gives you an in depth briefing before you start jumping and video's each jump with a thorough debrief after each jump. Pretty sure his canopy coaching is $250 a day and one day will get your B license proficiency card signed off. His canopy course is completely separate from his speedflying/ground launching course. You won't regret working with him.

  13. I've worked manifest at a couple of different dz's. Whenever a student asks me about tipping their instructor I usually tell them that it is optional, not expected but the amount is usually within the $10-$20 range, I also explain that a "fun Jump" or "non work jump" is about $20 (with employee discount if you have one) and the instructors will really appreciate a jump paid for for them. :)

  18. Damn, I met Ash at the Mustang Beach boogie last year, immediately after we met, he gave me a huge hug and we became fast friends, he helped me through the loss of Peter G at that boogie and it was his advice that kept me in the air after that.

    Ash, you changed and affected many people lives in a great way, you will be missed greatly.

    Thanks for sharing the ride back to Spaceland in the caravan with me!

    Blue Skies, have fun with Peter G up there.

  19. ;): 2: 0

    I was sick on saturday and couldn't jump. Sunday I did a hop n pop for my 98th and a tandem with my boyfriend for my 99th... wanted to get my 100th done but it was late in the day. Hopefully next weekend, its only taken me 4 yrs to get there!

  21. I loved Mile-Hi. The people were some of the friendliest I've ever met and I didn't wait at all to get on the plane, though I was there in November... I was there when I had about 80 jumps, I didn't upsize my canopy but was told to expect to be coming in faster, which I noticed I was. I made my turns slowly and a little higher than I was used to and I was fine. I hope to get back out there asap! Good luck and have fun!

  24. Where do you jump? there are plenty of us in NYC and the surrounding areas that head up to the NH tunnel failry often, most wouldn't mind giving you a ride if you chipped in for gas! The Ranch FF team Scarecrow, does a weekend once a month with really cheap time and lots of people carpool up for it.