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Thanks BCA, I will pass it on to the guy jumping it along with double stowing the crowns. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Hey Stratostar, I now remember the POD, just been a lot of years. I would love to get my hands on a jumbo, then I would jump it. Are you by any chance selling it or know of someone selling one? Also, will a jumbo fit in the standard mini-system main container? I have a couple of those and the MarkI's fit them fine. Thanks You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Listen, if you can legally solo a glider at 14, then thats the age you should be able to jump. PM me and I will give you locations and contacts You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Just today I decided to change my risers with a new pair that came with my last rig. Though the risers were showing some signs of wear like fraying, I especially didn’t like the loops which started to resemble worn closing loops. Thought there isn’t much force on opening or under canopy, if one of them puppies breaks, especially under 1000 ft we are up shits creek. It would probably take the average jumper a couple of seconds to realize what happened, and though 1000 ft should be enough time to deal with it, we know that anything under that altitude could likely be fatal. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

The PC is a Mark I and has been shortlined, but not to the real short comp length. Its in a short sleeve with the crowns stowed at the top. I can't say I recall what a POD is, was that what the bag was called? Anyway I will take yours and Stratostars advise. I will make sure the crowns are double stowed along with the main lines. Thanks all, I will report back after he makes some jumps this weekend. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

He's a pretty good spotter but I warned him to be prepared for an off DZ landing on occasion. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

OK, Thats an idea. Should I have him double band the crowns? You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Here is a serious answer without all the bullshit. I appreciate the humor but there is a procedure on well planned RW. Here is a video someone took of Skydiving legend Billy Weber some years back. Billy is a good friend of mine and told me that during every dirt dive, he went over the break-off signal. At the break you can clearly see him in the white jumpsuit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6n6gURyYJg0 You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Have a young guy at our DZ who wanted to jump a PC. So I went to my hanger loft and dug out a couple of PC’s. One is in pretty nice condition so I put it together in a Mini-System main container. I also put a 26 lopo in a Strong Pop Top Reserve (what a bitch to pack). Anyway after some instruction I spotted for him yesterday on his first PC jump. Everything went well and he even made another, then today he made his 3rd. Kid is getting addicted to it. I think he is amazed at the quiet, peaceful ride you get compared to the squares which are a bit noisy with their forward speed and flapping materials. Also kind of neat to see a PC in the air after all these years. My question regards the openings. He stated that the first opening was a bit hard, the 2nd was softer and the 3rd was also rather hard. He plans on jumping it on a regular bases and now some of the other jumpers want to try it. With several hundred jumps on PC’s myself, I can’t recall anything that I would consider hard but then again I really don’t remember. Can anyone remember if there was a way to slow down or soften the opening shock on these? You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

There is nothing wrong with asking the question in an attempt to find out how much people make in a geographic area in a specific occupation. The "DUH!" "use your brain" are the answers of an idiot! You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Just as I though. I have been preaching that to students as well as experienced for a long time, It works great. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

I am not an instructor anymore, I leave that to the younger crowd, but can you please explain the 2 stage flare? Correct me if I'm wrong, but it sound like a procedure where you slow the canopy down with brakes prior to the full flare. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Here, here! I had the pleasure of speaking with Jim today on a 20 year old pilot rig question. He was most informative and quite friendly. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Hope this is the right place to post this! Anyway, congrats to Bill Booth and Lenny Potts http://www.news-journalonline.com/news/local/east-volusia/2011/07/30/deland-port-orange-sky-divers-nominated-to-skydiving-hall-of-fame.html You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Regardless of what the Doctor said, "You" have to be the one to determine if you jump again. If you heal properly and it feels right, simply upsize a bit. I too have injuries from the past but with the right canopy, this sport isn't all that taxing on the body, especially with all the size options these days. Best wished for a fast and full recovery. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Yes, I have some advise. First, wear a parachute. You certainly know how to use one and emergencies come real fast. Don't sit on it and just have one in the plane, "wear it". Secondly, don't get too complacent. Especially when it comes to an engine failure on take-off. At that critical moment with a load of cargo on board, be aware that an immediate shove forward on the control wheel can you from stalling. Unfortunately this kind of emergency doesn't give you any time at all to think about what to do, just be prepared to do it lightning fast or that plane will fall right out of the sky. Otherwise, enjoy and have fun. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

I would guess he's 150 or so which is a perfect weight. Regarding the mini-system, I found it real easy to close and found myself using the same technique I did many years ago. I can't remember if I ever experienced turbulence in the rounds (about 1,000 jumps on 'em). If it was there it certainly isn't like some of the rides we get out of the modern squares. But I do remember thermals which kept the lighter jumpers (especially the girls) up there a long time. Never had that problem myself since I've always been on just on the short side of 200 You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Really not much more at this point Jerry. I'm packing the reserve this afternoon and Monday which is our Cessna 182 day he's gonna jump it. I think the 182 is more appropriate than the turbine for his first try. I will get some pix and post them You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Interesting thread considering the timing. I just put together a PC with a mini system last weekend. Some young guy at our DZ expressed an interest in actually jumping one, so I dug a couple of rigs out of my hanger loft. After installing some risers that would work (it had the capewell lugs for a B-4), remember the ones that we had to cut off the tabs on?, and actually went on and actually packed it. First time I packed one since the 70's, but it was like I did it yesterday. Put it in the mini-system and its ready to jump. Now all I have to do is train the guy on how to use it. I'm also going to drop a wind drift from a 182 and spot for him. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Just type "harness failure" in the search engine. There is some interesting reading there You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

OK, Hard to go through all the forums, just wanted to share You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Hope I got this in the right category. No mention here about the possible danger if this thing hit somebody. http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/mobile/07/18/iphone.skydive/index.html?hpt=hp_t2 You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Yes, National Parachute Testing Center (NPTC) in Dunnellon, Florida has a system. Send me a private PM and I will put you in touch with the right people. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Does anyone know if Joe moved to Florida in the mid 80's? You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

Skyknight in East Troy Wisconsin is the oldest Club that I know of in these parts. I believe it was 1963 You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime