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    You want to force manufacturers to start putting a date on a product that is now illegal?

    Maybe ask burglars to leave a business card at the same time?



    No. That is what Colorado tried with magazines. That didn't work either. That is why I said that law is unenforceable as well.

    Derek V

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    If a democrat had proposed something so logically flawed you'd be screaming that it could never be enforced, it wouldn't work anyway, it's an illegal law and therefore it should be ignored and repealed.




    From October, 2017;

    "Non-gun owners do not care how much restrictions are place on guns because these restrictions would not affect them. For example, I do not own or want to own a bump stock. I don't care if they are restricted."

    You are wrong, Bill. I already said I don't care if they restrict bump stocks. Nothing to do With R or D. I do think they should grandfather currently owned stocks though.

    Derek V

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    Easy, require a date of manufacture on any newly produced bump stocks.

    If a democrat had proposed something so logically flawed you'd be screaming that it could never be enforced, it wouldn't work anyway, it's an illegal law and therefore it should be ignored and repealed.



    Hahaha. You left off the rest of my post that demonstrates it is unenforceable, same as magazines in Colorado. Not grandfathering currently owned bump stocks isn’t right. Has nothing to do with R or D.

    Derek V

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    I wouldn't know how you would grandfather this, specially consider how they have made the change.



    Easy, require a date of manufacture on any newly produced bump stocks.

    Co>orlando did this on magazines. So Magpul left the state and took their jobs with them. Now you can go into Colorado gun stores and buy 30-round magazine kits.

    Derek V

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    This wasn't done through new legislation. This was the executive branch changing definitions in current legislation.

    Something if done by Obama would have caused uproar. Something that when it is going to be done by a D will be widely bemoaned.



    Not arguing either point. I don't care if someone has a D or R next to their name. I have voted for both. If Obama had done this, I would have had the same reaction. I have never seen a bump stock.

    Derek V

  8. I don't have an issue with stopping the sale of bump stocks. I don't know if currently owned bump stocks will be grand-fathered in, but they should be (even if I don't see the point of them).

    My opinion is not politically motivated. Not a Trump fan at all and I would be surprised if I was was not against any further gun restriction legislation.

    Derek V

  9. I watched it again, never saw anything that would resemble deploying the reserve. I did manage to freeze the video and you can see the carabiner failing. That system used 6+ carabiners.

    My reserve attaches to the carabiners, (front mount, speed wing).

    Derek V

  11. At the end of the video, you can see the deflating para glider just above them. Then you can see something else drifting down. Whatever is drifting down resembles a cutaway main skydiving canopy. Could this be their reserve?

    As for saving the passenger's life, he hit first. Not much choice in the matter. If that saved the passenger's life and they want to give the pilot credit, OK.

    Derek V

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    If you know that stop misleading readers that don't understand project management.



    I am not misleading anyone;

    "Good day, iFLY has identified a few pieces of real estate in North Orlando and are in discussions with the developers; that is the most we can tell you at this point in time.

    I hope that answers your question. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.

    From: DEREK VANBOESCHOTEN
    Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2018 2:19 PM
    To: Nancy (Kemble) Wilhelm
    Subject: Re: your question

    What is iFLY’s timeline?
    Sent from my iPad

    On Aug 30, 2018, at 08:29, Nancy (Kemble) Wilhelm wrote:
    Good morning, as soon I answer your question, I will be wrong. However the best estimate we can give you is that we are three-four years from opening the doors. However, if iFLY accelerates their timeline, we will move sooner.

    If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your interest in the International Skydiving Museum & Hall of Fame.

    Nancy (Kemble) Wilhelm
    Museum Administrator
    International Skydiving Museum & Hall of Fame
    1648 Taylor Road, Suite 514
    Port Orange, FL 32128
    Direct Line 407-900-9997
    (C) 302-897-4051
    [email protected]
    www.skydivingmuseum.org

    "Presenting the Dream of Human Flight"

    The museum is not waiting on "tests and figure out permitting".

    They are waiting on iFly, something I know a bit about.

    Derek V

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    This just shows you don't understand project management. There are always costs just to see if something is even possible.



    Haha. I fully understand there is a cost to see what it will take for a project to happen. I also understand that are limits in terms of time and money before you either green light or kill a project. How long has the museum been in works? How much has been spent? My projects must produce a profit.

    I asked the museum and a representive replied that they were waiting on iFly to build a tunnel next to where the museum will be built. They didn’t reply when I asked when will the tunnel will be built.

    So USPA is giving money to a museum that won’t be built until the tunnel is built and they don’t know when that will be. How is this not a waste of money?

    Derek V

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    I find it quite possible that anywhere from a large minority to a small majority actually does support the use of funds for a skydiving museum. (Actually, I can't even be sure that it isn't a large majority.)
    I do support it.



    I’m not against uspa supporting a museum. I’m against uspa giving money away for a project that has no indications that it will actually happen at some point. This a very important distinction.

    Derek V

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    I suspect many people think museum -> more popularity of skydiving -> more members -> better for the organization. (I don't think a museum will do that much, but it will probably have a small effect.)



    I don’t know what impact a museum in FL would have on promoting skydiving.

    From the museum’s web site;

    “Saturday, March 28, 2015 - 21:01
    The Skydiving Museum & Hall of Fame is pleased to announce it is collaborating with Skyventure iFly to co-locate the Skydiving Museum & Hall of Fame with a 16-foot iFly wind tunnel in North Orlando, Florida. The museum is currently working with a leading design firm to combine building space and functions and iFly is actively searching for a suitable piece of property as a venue for the combined facility. The co-venture is expected to open its doors in 2018.”

    I emailed the museum and got this response;

    “Good morning, as soon I answer your question, I will be wrong. However the best estimate we can give you is that we are three-four years from opening the doors. However, if iFLY accelerates their timeline, we will move sooner.”

    My concern is USPA donating a large amount of money to a project that still has an expected opening of 2018 on it’s web site, but is at least 3-4 years from that now and that is only a guess at best. What happens to all that money if the project never gets built?

    Derek V

  22. I was able to email my questions to the current ND’s and ND candidate John H. King.

    All of the other candidates did not list an email in their bio. Therefore, I was unable to send my questions to;

    Richard Winstock
    Randy Connell
    James Hayhurst
    Kevin Gibson
    Shanon Searls
    Lindsey C. Miller
    Alan T. "Al" King
    Scott Smith
    Albert Berchtold
    Jarrett Martin
    William "Bill" Scott

    My questions;

    What do you plan to change as an USPA National Director?

    What do you not want to change as an USPA National Director?

    What is your opinion on mandatory USPA membership?

    Edited to;

    Are you in favor or against the USPA having as part of the GM Pledge this requirement;

    “Require introductory or regular individual USPA membership of:
    1. all U.S. skydivers cleared for self-supervision
    2. non-resident foreign nationals who do not have proof of membership in their national aeroclub.”

    What is your opinion on the USPA Group Member Program?

    What is your opinion on the aircraft maintenance and pilot reporting requirements as part of the USPA GM program?

    Derek V

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    >2- Why would it increase costs to skydivers?

    Because there are operators out there now who do substandard maintenance, and can thus save money and lower prices. Eliminating such practices will increase prices (on average.)



    I would think DZO’s that are doing the proper maintenance would be all for more FAA oversight. It would level the playing field.

    I don’t see why any DZ’s would have to raise prices. Prices are roughly the same DZ to DZ and at least some are doing all the maintenance at those prices.

    Basically, I do not see a down side for jumpers and increased FAA aircraft inspections.

    Derek V

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    Your first point is valid, but only because the FAA can fine and/or ground the airlines for not following procedures. When was the last time the USPA took such extreme measures with a DZ?



    USPA does not have the authority to fine or ground.

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    Direct FAA oversight would mean stepped-up inspections - in detail and frequency. These inspections would mean increased costs for the DZOs for more frequent repairs and down-time, who would then pass those costs along to the customer: us.



    Only if the aircraft were not being maintained according to then far’s. If the aircraft was being properly maintained, no increase in cost......

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    Amen on the third point. But not all airlines are the same. My wife and I travel frequently and I can tell you with certainty that some ARE better than others in experience. Procedures vary, ticket prices actually vary once seating is taken into account, and even maintenance varies. On the last point, visit these two links:



    How many people have flown us-flagged carriers in the last 10 years? How many fatalities?

    How many skydiving aircraft fatalities in the last 10 years?

    Derek V