TitaniumLegs

Clickify http://deltagearinc.com/Kit&Tools/CameraMounts/go_pro_low_pro_mount.htm http://deltagearinc.com/Kit&Tools/CameraMounts/low_pro_stealth_mount.htm (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.

Getting ready to open the door ans spot: "We must be close - I'm getting a hard on!" (Top Gun) Student: What if the parachute doesn't work? TimmyD: Cut away and deploy the reserve. Student: What if the reserve doesn't work? TimmyD: Walk towards the bright white light! S&TA stands for "Sure! That's Acceptable!" What could possibly go wrong? So we have that going for us ... Which is nice. (Door opens) OK, time to look like we know what we're doing. (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.

Schweighofen? Maybe Baden? (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.

Thanks. NWflyer mentioned it, and I downloaded but haven't listended yet. (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.

I went through something similar when I started. I did a variation of AFF at a non-CSPA Canadian DZ, then jumped at a CSPA DZ. They checked my logbook, made me do a short delay check jump from 4k, then cleared me back to solo. Like Vader said, it will depend on the DZ, as well as what's in your logbook. In fact, that's true when you change DZ regardless of whether it's across associations or borders. If you don't have a license (and as a low timer possibly even if you do), you will (and should) be subject to some level of scrutiny and supervision. It helps if you: 1. Complete the full AFF program at one DZ. 2. Get as many additional jumps as you safely and reasonably can. 3. Have your papers in order (logbook, yellow proficiency card). 4. Stay current (less than 30 days between jumps). (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.

I teach 3 handle in-sequence touch in freefall as a drill after AFF and before A-license. My first reserve ride was a total (PC handle pulled off the PC due to tight PC pouch) and obviously had to pull the reserve at terminal. (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.

Yup. No, that's exactly the point. I think they need input from someone more knowledgable than me (21 years, ~2900 jumps, AFF/I, former S&TA) who doesn't have a personal stake in the discussion. They're not listening to me anyway. I'm thinking Bryan Burke, or the S&TAs of Perris, Elsinore and similar. (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.

Are there any rules about separation by time? If not I think this is a very bad idea. I don't think there's a rule, but it generally works out that way, unless there's a second pass with tandems on the first pass. He says in that situation, he/they don't swoop. (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.

90 other than flat/standard pattern are also banned. I should point out again, that there is a separate swoop lane from the standard pattern area, but the separation is only a line, not any distance. Also, tandems land in the same place as the swoop lane. (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.

You're ignoring something I said: Before entering the downwind for 180, I'm upwind in the "play area" looking for traffic, while I get into position (this involves turns, which gives lots of opportunity to scan for traffic) and line up for downwind. I'm not simply flying downwind the entire time. Second, 540 = 360 + 180, which means you're still coming downwind, and now you have more altitude for somebody else to sneak under. I have not idea what you mean by that, unless you missed the "don't" in my #2 in my original post. I have no problem doing this. The setup I do earlier puts me in position. I know where I need to be and how high. There are good waypoints/landmarks here. (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.

If anything >=270 (270, 360, 450, 540, 378.6, 720) is allowed, how is that predictable? I'm OK with what I get from 180, just as people who fly the normal 90 downwide/base/final pattern are happy with what they get. (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.

S&TA here has decided that 180-degree turns to swoop are more dangerous than 270 and are banned, but anything 270 or more is OK. The swoop lane is separate from the standard pattern area, but not by much - just a line, no actual space/buffer between. (Swoop lane is also where the tandems land, but that's another topic). His position is that 180 has a blind spot. My counter is that: 1. You have a blind spot regardless of what turn you're doing. 2. I don't approach in a long straight line then 180 and land. There are other turns in there to get into position, use up altitude and to look for traffic to clear the blind spot just before lining up for the 180. (Where are the tandems? Where are the other swoopers? Anybody on the swoop side who shouldn't be there? What did I miss?) By the way, I do 180 front riser, not toggle. He's also concerned about being "more committed" in a 180 and where you go if/when you bail. I'm not sure how you can be committed and still be able to bail, but I'll let that contradiction slide. I'm not convinced I have to be committed to completing the 180 any more than any other turn. I'm also not convinced that any other turn gives better bail options either. So, I'd like to hear from people their take on 180 vs. 270 or greater, blind spots, how to avoid/check/clear them. There's some discussion in the Perris dual fatality 3/31/11 thread with a couple guys saying 180 is bad and quoting canopy courses and some people disagreeing. However, most of it seems to be around what's safe in the normal pattern rather than what can be mixed in the swoop zone. While discussion seems to lean towards 180 is safer than 270, I don't see a real definitive consensus. The idea of 3 areas comes up, and has merit. I'd love to hear what you DZ policy is or what your S&TA says. (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.

Blue skies Rick. Took his AFF course twice, successfully on the second attempt. He could be a prick sometimes, but if you looked at what the topic or situation was, it was usually important enough and at least a little justified. (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.

Gotta check if we can adjust the exit time of our demo to 5:59:30... (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.

Another risk here is that the jumper may make further jumps on the rig that day without checking the AAD. If he later needs that reserve, the cutter is still locking the reserve closed. (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.

If I may adjust this slightly: There is enough educational material and legislation. What is lacking is consistent use of the material, and enforcement when the training and rules are not followed. (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.

...because it might mean they have to occasionally abort their swoop. One of the things that is taught in canopy progression (when canopy progresion is actually taught) is that the low jumper has the right of way. There is no clause that says "unless you're swooping" or "unless you're the top dawg" or even "unless you're the DZO". That means, before you swoop, you make damn sure you're not going to interfere with anybody below/already in the pattern or who otherwise has no reason to expect you to attempt canopy intercourse / involuntary CRW with them. It's been said, pretty much on every one of these threads after a collision that the lower jumper usually can't see what's going on above/behind, because there's this big parachute thing in the way. Too many swoopers seem to think that once they initiate their turns to swoop, they own the pattern. And/or they think they can thread through the traffic. Aggravating the problem is that there is no (and probably can't be a) standard for swoop patterns. Swoopers make any and all turn angles in their approach. I prefer 180° for a couple reasons, but for others it could be 90 to 720 or more. You can even swoop straight in (the proper way to learn it). The more the turn (plus canopy factors, weight, etc.) the higher the initiation. So if a guy is setting up at 500'+, in the pattern landing direction, for a 360, technically, he should be looking for and yielding to people like me coming downwind at 300' for a 180. But that means spending a lot of time scanning when the guy wants to spend that time setting up. I'll leave target fixation, team formation swoop fixation and a couple other choice problems for another time. Don't even get me started on DZs that allow the swoopers to dictate where the swoop zone is. (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.

+1 [[[((()))]]] (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.

Love the punchline. (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.

What!! (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.

GoPro web site says use heat - as in hairdryer. (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.

Damn you! That's what I was going to say! (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.

Just wanted to point out there was other precedent for dirty pirate whore. I'm thinking an honourary / commemorative DPH/DPW# might be appropriate. Maybe #0 or #69. I think GFD would dig it. Oh, I still have a bunch of stickers and a few patches. (Sorry for the thread drift.) Edit: Another crazy idea: Make GFD the patron saint of corset jumpers! (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.

Yeah, that was a pretty sweet discount! Thanks! (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.

This might explain why we haven't heard from this guy in a couple years... Did anybody ever get any smoke from him? Any good? (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.