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When someone sees something they like and its in front of their face, they often buy it. Its called impulse buying and every one of us is guilty of it at some point. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Will take your advise and keep the 550's until they need replacement. I spoke with the manufacturer today and acknowledged the error. They are quite apologetic about the mix up and will give me a free reline anytime in the future. What a great company You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Riggerrob, If a chair type can be packed by someone with a back rating, why then couldn't someone with just a back rating pack a seat? Does the FAA have any clarification on this? Thanks You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Actually I do have the seat rating and do pack those types. When the FAA re-issued the certificates in 2004 they left out the seat. They also left out a couple of my pilot ratings. I complained and they sent me a letter with those authorizations but it won't show up on the actual certificates until I turn in the old ones. Since I'm legal I'm not in any hurry to do so. Maybe I don't recollect that old LAP rating, but do you know about the "Chair" type? Blue Skies You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

https://amsrvs.registry.faa.gov/airmeninquiry/ FAA Registry Name Inquiry Results ALFRED MICHAEL FISCHER Address Street 1201 COUNTY ROAD H City GENOA CITY State WI County WALWORTH Zip Code 53128-1974 Country USA Medical Medical Class: Third Medical Date: 5/2008 # MUST WEAR CORRECTIVE LENSES. Certificates 2 of 2 1 2 DOI: 4/1/2004 ORIGINAL DOI 05/15/1974 Certificate: SENIOR PARACHUTE RIGGER You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

What is a lap rating? You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

I understand companies do make mistakes and I put it to the public forum for advise from my fellow jumpers. I have nothing but respect for PD and I feel they are a great company. Just because I have a rigger rating doesn’t mean anything. Many riggers like myself are simply parachute packers and since I got it 35 years ago, I do not stay current as its not my profession. Thank you for those who responded. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Just got my new Spectre a few days ago and though the colors are right, they used 550 microline when I ordered 825. I have a copy of the order form which I originally faxed to them. Should I call them and have it re-lined? I hate to think of someone un-stitching my brand new canopy to put new lines in? Additionally, is there any significant difference in the life expectancy of the 550 vs 825? The other problem is that I sold my other canopy and have nothing else to jump. I waited over 2 months for it. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Not likely. Mom taught me that nobody is better than anyone else, she was wrong. Skydivers are better and their are no pussies in our community. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Skygod is a the new "Ann Landers" for skydivers in the new Blue Skies Magazine, giving advise and guidance to everyone in our community. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

This is from the Christmas Classic “BAD SANTA” When the Midget and Santa are having lunch, the Midget compliments Santa with a great reference to his character; “You are by far the dumbest, most pathetic piece of maggot eatin shit that has ever slid from a human beings hairy ass". One of my favorites You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Yes, it looks like the chute could have gotten torn by the fence, but I think the pilot was trying to take out the singer but like some accuracy jumps, he missed. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Our company has had clients check-out of the Holiday Inn after one night, because of insects (roaches), black-mold, and pliumbing that didn't work as it should. How presumptuous, maybe he wants the company. Seriously, if a Holiday Inn is that bad, someone should report it. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Absolutely great flick You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Not claiming to be an expert and having just sold a Silhouette on the classifieds, I will make a wild stab at it. Since there is one in the classified for $1,450 which is said to have 2 jumps on it, and one that is a lot smaller for $1K, I would make a wild stab at being worth somewhere around $800. If you include the bag, risers, toggles and pilot chute, its probably worth more. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Thanks for the info/link. Before I ask a question I usually search the forums but sometimes there is so much to go through, its better to start a new post. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

This is a free screen capture program that I use. Its great http://www.snapfiles.com/get/mwsnap.html You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Thank for the reassurance, I'm getting one Blue Skies You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

I guess I'm referring to all rigs made that way and you answered the question, I re-started about a year ago after a few years laying off and its kind new to me. Do you find it more comfortable than the other style? I'm a fat ass myself. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

I’m thinking about getting a wings harness/container system by sunrise. It looks quite comfortable and I like the looks but those rings give me the willies. I see them on other jumpers and can’t help thinking about what would happen if a ring broke, or maybe if the stitching ripped. You'd probably fall out. Can anybody comment on them or know of any issues about this system? You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Is this guy using some kind of hand camera and if so where can I get one. second, it appears that he left his left brake stowed so he could take the shots. Any comments appreciated. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkKNgYSEqSA&feature=pyv&ad=3871647852&kw=skydiving You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

The Spectre is a great canopy. As others have said its a tame 7 cell and easy on the body with its built in snivel and easy to flair an land. The silhouette on the other hand is a good canopy to fly and pack but the landing demands more attention to timing the flair, just like the Triathalon. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

I had the problem with my Cypres 1 after it sat for a couple of years. The light would come on occasionally when I pushed the button. Then I couldn't turn it off once calibrated. I would just wait for it to turn itself off. Then it started working OK on its own. I have since changed the battery and haven't had any issues. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Plenty or "R's" on the charts but never seen one on a runway. Doesn't matter though, either on a chart or the runway means "Welcome" to me. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

I just picked it up from a flyer I found. I didn't research it but though it was fun i will cancel the thread You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime