Quagmirian

What gear have been renting/using as a student? Something fairly modern, large main and reserve with an AAD and RSL is all I suggest.

I'm having fun with making a lineset; it's not something I've done before. I don't have any sort of table or tension device so I'm having to guess what 5 lbs is. Seems to be working so far, with the A lines within about ±5mm [inline line_loops_small.jpg]

I plan on using some kind of setup which requires no modification of the normal rig. I have a harness with the cutaway system still on. Perhaps we could build some sort of belly container? [inline HPIM4415_small.jpg] Last of the materials and more sewing. [inline HPIM4435_small.jpg] [inline HPIM4437_small.jpg] [inline HPIM4438_small.jpg]

They piss me off too, but for a different reason. OP has raised some interesting ideas, and he's just got the 'usual' for it.

Holy how the fuck did that happen? At least ion the UK the aircraft doesn't even move until the student is hooked up correctly.That's communism!

I've got them, thanks. It looks interesting.

Definitely some video from the ground, maybe some from the plane and perhaps some from the test jumper, depending on whether he's happy with taking a gopro. I'm trying to wrap my head around what would be a good cutaway setup. I already have a rig with the container removed.

I've done a bit of practice sewing. I've got the last of my materials on their way, tape, line & slinks etc; and someone's double needle to use. I can't wait... [inline stab_1.jpg] [inline stab_2.jpg]

A licences are earned, not bought. That sounds about right though, if a little high.

This video shows you how to do it on a rig

That was nice.

Poynter puts the first ones as May 1990.

Nice to see some good discussion here, and that it hasn't descended into shit talking someone.

I emailed UPT, and '98 is the newest spec.

I think it was a conspiracy by ParaFlite.

Last I looked, our requirements are pretty similar to their's. Although I do agree there does seem to be a problem retaining A licence jumpers.

I don't think that's necessarily a bad thing.

I think Jumpshack did it for a while, but there might have been increased wear problems.

When you say bumpers, do you mean the silicone bumpers or fabric covers?

I've been waiting to jump something for about 3 years now. As much as I enjoy this and sharing it with you, it is about damn time. And on the slider stops, I will be putting the washer in its own little type 12 pocket a la PD style: [inline pd210_slider_stop.jpg]

I have most of the parts cut out now. Most of the crappy edges with pulled threads will be on the inside anyway. I've done a little bit of sewing and I made a new slider too. I bought some cheap, British made grommets and a die too. Hopefully they're up to the job. [inline grommet.jpg] [inline slider.jpg] [inline slider_close.jpg] [inline stabiliser.jpg] [inline stabiliser_close.jpg] Bridle attachment reinforcment [inline bridle_patch.jpg] Hilarious comedy warning label version 2 [inline label.jpg]

Not listed on their website, but still available

This is my setup. I draw all the panel shapes in Photoshop, and then transfer them onto paper to make my pattern pieces: [inline parts_small.png] [inline pattern_start.jpg] Then I punch holes in the paper patterns so I can plot match up marks with a pen before cutting. Then I cut out the fabric with a soldering iron. I put some metal tape on the crossports of the rib pattern because the edge was really suffering there, pulled threads and whatnot. [inline photo.JPG]

I don't understand. What would I use a metal ruler for?

I use a 30 watt soldering iron. With a good technique (I find the fabric has be under a little tension), I can get a really nice edge.