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Clive Owen is a great actor in my eyes, but it depends on what movie he's doing. Children of Men was exceptional, in my books. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

As a SAR swimmer, I've had to get around a few more loops than usual. Aviation medicine, and the entire community don't like high-end trained people like me to participate in high-risk recreational activities. On the bottom line, if he's in a regular, non-specialized rate, then I don't see him facing any trouble, even if he gets hurt, unless the proper safety precautions weren't followed, such as an AAD, hard helmet, shoes, etc. One of the first things I did at my command was tell them I'm a licensed skydiver. I provided copies of my A-license progression card, my A and B license cards, photocopies of logbook entries documenting night jump training and water training, and copies of my reserve packing card and canopy information. With that, I also submitted a completed copy of the skydiving section found in CNATRAINST 3058.1, which is basically a risk-assessment question sheet. So far, no issues. I'm one of the first guys at my command to be an outspoken skydiver, and I jump as safely as I can so I can establish a good reputation for future skydivers. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

Screw apps. The only thing you need for a good skydiving mobile, is good service, durability, and maybe even a GPS function. If you land out, I want to make sure that: A. I'll have service, even if I'm surrounded by trees. B. Relatively easy, and fast to use, in case I'm injured. C. Durability, to survive a crash. D. A GPS function so I can either send someone my coordinates, or find my way back to a road. I currently use an LG Decoy, with Verizon, and VZ Navigator. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

Especially considering you can't even carry in the UK. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

I wouldn't recommend it personally. Hand warmers typically burn quite hot, and can be uncomfortable on exposed skin. I'm paying quite close attention to this topic, as my squadron is heading to Fallon, NV next week, and flying in an open-doored helo going 120kts in the middle of the night is going to be excruciatingly cold. Add the complexity of needing to write stuff down, shoot guns, adjust NVG goggles, etc, and my needs for a glove are pretty much the same as a skydiver. Only difference is we'll be exposed to this for 2-3hrs, compared to 60sec. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

*Note to self: Scrotum not a recommended attachment point. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

Hmmm, where to start. Sprinting off my friend's porch, diving head first over 6ft of concrete into his pool...multiple times. Thinking I could swoop at 60 jumps. Passing out on a sidewalk outside in the middle of a hot, humid Florida night. Drinking beers after Absinthe. Roller blading down a 30 degree sloped hill just going straight. Probably got to about 30mph. Jumping a log on my mountain bike going 20mph, not realizing there was a ditch on the other side. Letting the Navy guys in my shop know I was homeschooled for a year. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

Exactly. Hell, my pilots in the helo will frequently text when they're not at the controls. Usually it's for coordinating landing times and areas to other helos that are over the horizon, where our VHF/UHF radios don't reach. Even with the phone communicating, I have never seen an issue with: 1. Air-Ground Comms 2. Air-Air Comms 3. TACAN 4. ATIS 5. Instruments Although I always turn my phone on stand by. Why? Because it drains in about 30 f***ing minutes if I forget to. How the pilots can even send texts with all the crazy electromagnetic and static buildup from the rotors is beyond me. Perhaps I need a service change. Verizon. We never stop working for you.* *Except when you're flying in a f***ing helicopter, or trying to call at basically any other time. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

Any relation to your sig? Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

Another great prank from those guys. "DUNCAN! DUNCAN!! How much do you weigh?! How much do you weigh?!" Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

If anybody likes the sheepdog concept, and is an active or aspiring sheepdog, the YouTube user "nutnfancy" has tons of videos for gear reviews, concealed weapons, knives, employment tactics, mass chaos/anarchy situations and what kind of gear to have, first aid, wilderness survival, etc. He's a firm believer in the sheepdog concept, both regarding the combat side, and non-combat side of scenarios. The videos are long, but he does a good job. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

Yeah when I came to the forum and saw it wasn't posted yet, it was like a pot of gold just waiting to be taken. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

Glad you didn't get anything broken. As for procedure, you did exactly as you were instructed to do. High up it isn't very likely you knew you had a higher descent rate. As you said, you didn't realize until you were level with a canopy at 700ft. At this point you don't have the option to cutaway, so you stuck with it, and ended up with a minor injury that will likely be better within a week or two. Good job on following procedure! Now let's talk about the actual line breaking. Did you have a harder than normal opening? How did the lines look on the repack? Or did you not repack it? If you had a normal opening, I can't see how a line would just break unless it was needing a new line set, which, in that case, that rig should not have been in service. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

Kind of looks like Palatka, but I couldn't see enough of the whole area to know for sure. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

Sorry my Brits across the pond, but I guess it appears you've been officially classed as, "UGLY" http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33863533/ns/technology_and_science-tech_and_gadgets/?GT1=43001 Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

Got 146. Best was 153, and lowest was 139. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

Wow, that fox is seriously getting owned pretty bad. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

What kind of lines do you currently have? If you have dacron, it's time to replace. If you have spectre, they're overdue to replace. If you have HMA, holy **** batman! Replace them now! Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

My faith in humanity is dwindling every day. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

I guess in some states it's illegal to pull over, but if I'm driving, and start getting tired, and a rest area is not coming up for awhile, I'm pulling over and taking a quick nap. As for driving drunk. Not me. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

I am so totally awesome, and psychic. I saw the thread title, and thought, "It's going to be a BOB." Rock on intuition! Rock on! Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

"Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools speak because they have to say something." Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

I think where you're going with this is similar to the extroversion vs introversion. I'm introverted myself, and I don't mind it at all. I'm not the party-going, let's always get crazy kind of person like a lot of my friends are. I enjoy doing a lot of things on my own, like composing music, making movies, going for a bike ride, etc. The bad thing is, most introverts are seen as shy, because they shy away from social events, and are not very talkative. I haven't found this to be the case with me. When I do go and socialize, I'm fairly confident in speaking to other people, and starting conversations. I just don't NEED that social interaction like extroverts do. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

Oh snap! No hate mail here, yet Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

I like the dummy wallet idea. Unfortunately, if it doesn't work, you could possibly have a more aggressive person in front of you, and a higher chance of being hurt. It's all about deescalating the situation. If they ask for your wallet, give them you wallet. You can always cancel your cards, get a new license, and in the case of military, get a new card, and set up countermeasures in case that person tries to steal your identity. No matter what's in your wallet, it isn't worth your life. If you're a CCW holder, you would not want to brandish the weapon unless you are absolutely sure your life is threatened, or somebody else is. If you don't have a CCW permit, and say, have a knife, I wouldn't consider using it unless you are trained in knife fighting. Many street fighting based techniques, like Krav Maga, and CQD that they teach to SEALs. Without a solid base on knife fighting techniques, you have a higher chance of being hurt, and/or having your own weapon turned against you. Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.