mikey348

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  1. I've made it back from some seriously long spots with my Stiletto 135 when others on the load didn't and I opened the lowest. Very flat glide ratio. "Admit nothing, deny everything, and demand proof"
  2. "Gone with the Wind" was playing and I didn't want to miss it! "Admit nothing, deny everything, and demand proof"
  3. I once asked a pax if he wanted to help fly. I then watched as he grabbed the right toggle. When I turned to see him grab the left he had his hand firmly wrapped around the cutaway handle. I calmly but firmly told him to LET GO. I think I ruined a paired of undies that jump. I now present the toggles in front of them so they can see better and I can watch both hands. "Admit nothing, deny everything, and demand proof"
  4. Here a few. "Admit nothing, deny everything, and demand proof"
  5. The last time I was there and inquired about the helicopter scenic tours i was told that they would have let me jump if I had brought my gear. Just a thought...might be worth wild to check that option out. "Admit nothing, deny everything, and demand proof"
  6. Cool. I've been waiting for my daughter to do a tandem with me. I know it will be a special time if/when she is ready. Congrats. "Admit nothing, deny everything, and demand proof"
  7. Took my cousin for her first tandem out of a 206. "Admit nothing, deny everything, and demand proof"
  8. I only dealt with EG once. I called one Tuesday morning before 10 am and ordered a stock suit. I had it the very next day by noon. I was impressed to say the least. "Admit nothing, deny everything, and demand proof"
  9. Layout the gear you want to put in the case and measure length, width and depth. Go to the Pelican website and input desired measurements. It will give you a list of recommended cases. You can order them with or without the foam inserts. Your choice. The 1780 may be what you are looking for. "Admit nothing, deny everything, and demand proof"
  10. 58461 + 700 = 59161 112 + 1 = 113 59161/113=523.5 1 in 524 "Admit nothing, deny everything, and demand proof"
  11. Here are a few ideas. "Admit nothing, deny everything, and demand proof"
  12. Sabre 135 or Stiletto 135 depending on what colors I want to fly. "Admit nothing, deny everything, and demand proof"
  13. I have sprayed many officers with OC and been sprayed as well many times. I recently took a five second ride. OMG!! The only thing on my mind was MAKE IT STOP!! I'll take pepper spray anyday. Point that Taser at me and I will shoot you!!! "Admit nothing, deny everything, and demand proof"
  14. Demo out of a C-210. Weather in the area. By the time we got to the LZ the cieling had dropped to around 1450' and it was pouring down raining. Two of us on the jump and as we were contemplating aborting the jump the first jumper left. I was not going to be outdone so of course I followed in disbelief. Unfortunately the 210 had retractable gear and I inadvertingly dove on my back on exit. I remember thinking man this is a little low for this today. Got belly to earth and dumped. Luckily the trusty Sabre 135 opens in 300-400' and I was in the saddle by 800' and landed before the first guy. The first jumper said that the only reason he didn't call it off was because he knew I had made some BASE jumps and would probably be ok. Worst part was the rain. "Admit nothing, deny everything, and demand proof"
  15. I believe I picked up a Racer/Astrobe 215/26' lopo for about $1300 at about jump number 16 or so. Wanted a square reserve so I sold the complete rig at jump number 45 and paid $2200 for a Javelin J1/Sabre 135/MR 150. Still have it today. Don't focus on new. Just get in the air on your own gear. "Admit nothing, deny everything, and demand proof"
  16. Started at 19 doing static line as a poor college student. Now at 36 I'm still going strong and lovin every minute of it. It doesn't hurt to get paid to jump too. "Admit nothing, deny everything, and demand proof"
  17. Once!!! "Admit nothing, deny everything, and demand proof"
  18. We jump 182's and 206's. We don't hook up anything til around 8000'. We aren't the smallest guys and it gets real tight as you well know. Being on your knees for anymore time than necassry makes it uncomfortable for both TI and student. However, if anyone is getting out early, I will hook up at least one upper or lower depending on our seating arrangement. "Admit nothing, deny everything, and demand proof"
  19. I'm surprised noone mentioned the posibilty of getting AIDS (Altitude Induced Divorce Syndrome) once you actually start skydiving. First step to preventing this is to get her onboard somehow before you get hooked. You'll both be happier and you can enjoy your time at the DZ. "Admit nothing, deny everything, and demand proof"
  20. I've been jumping my '92 Sabre 135 since '95 and love the fast openings. However, I always split rolled the nose with about 5 or 6 rolls and shoved it in the center then made sure the slider was quartered. Openings were in the 400' range. Very predictable. Trash packing resulted in a much more interesting opening. Lost my goggles once. Just switched to a Stiletto and still adjusting to its' openings. Don't be discouraged. The Sabre is one of the best all around canopis out there. "Admit nothing, deny everything, and demand proof"
  21. This place has a ton of potential. Currently they are flying a 182 but a fast climbing 206 will be flying in a couple of months. This is a private airport so no other planes to worry about. The staff is knowledgable, safety oriented, and make you feel at home. No sky gods here. Great place to learn. There is a loft for after hour relaxation and air conditioned packing. What else do you need?
  22. I still remember my very first jump as vividly as if were yesterday. 2 sec delay from 370'. After the pitch and nothing happening immediatley like I expected, I looked down to see the rushing water and the ever getting larger rocks at the bottom and and thought calmly to myself "guess I'm going in". Luckily that thought was interupted by the crack of the Mojo. "Admit nothing, deny everything, and demand proof"
  23. Dude, where were they when I was there? I feel jipped. "Admit nothing, deny everything, and demand proof"
  24. Who gets to jump the offspring??? "Admit nothing, deny everything, and demand proof"