sparkie 0 #1 June 10, 2010 so, to all you illiterates out there: A person can have flair But there is NO SUCH THING as flairing your canopy, or my canopy doesn't flair well. IT'S FLARE! >>Def. (English) final nose-up pitch of landing aircraft in order to reduce the rate of descent to approximately zero at touchdown<< How hard can it be? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 June 10, 2010 Next you'll be telling us all about the recovery arcH of your canopy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bXHPqj3NcI --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkie 0 #3 June 10, 2010 okay smartass, so it is possible to flair a canopy ;) bah, you know what i mean! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southern_Man 0 #4 June 10, 2010 I thought we were supposed to add at least 15 pieces of flair to our canopies? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2ZyF8Ufz4Q"What if there were no hypothetical questions?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timmyfitz 0 #5 June 10, 2010 Quoteso, to all you illiterates out there: A person can have flair But there is NO SUCH THING as flairing your canopy, or my canopy doesn't flair well. IT'S FLARE! >>Def. (English) final nose-up pitch of landing aircraft in order to reduce the rate of descent to approximately zero at touchdown<< How hard can it be? The spelling Nazi's are alive and well. You must have a hell of a time surfing the internet if you are this concerned about a misspelled word. If someone wrote "I flaired my canopy", I would know what they are talking about and wouldn't be such a cheese dick to point out a simple mistake. Lighten up Francis. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pchapman 279 #6 June 10, 2010 Common incorrectly spelled skydiving terms: No "flair". Recovery "arch". "Bridal" length. "Cord" of the canopy (as opposed the span) "Parashoot". (That's more a whuffo mistake though.) "Cypress" AAD. Any others to add to the list? Decent knowledge of English has no direct bearing on ability to skydive, but since reading tends to be part of the learning process (not just oral transmission of knowledge around the fire pit), one would hope people pick up the proper terminology. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #8 June 10, 2010 Quote "Cord" of the canopy (as opposed the span) No, wings have 'cord' as well as span but spelled chord. So its chord instead of cord. Not cord as opposed to span.Just to be a complete dick.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #9 June 10, 2010 reading around here teaches mostly three things: "use the search-function", "you will die" and the classic "your an idiot"! maybe one should have to do a written test in english first in order to be able to post here; together with an IQ-test? nah, that would rule out pretty much everyone then.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feuergnom 28 #10 June 10, 2010 fukker - you owe me a nju keybord The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle dudeist skydiver # 666 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #11 June 10, 2010 Quote reading around here teaches mostly three things: "use the search-function", "you will die" and the classic "your an idiot"! maybe one should have to do a written test in english first in order to be able to post here; together with an IQ-test? nah, that would rule out pretty much everyone then.. did you mean you're an idiot ?? scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #12 June 10, 2010 QuoteSaber Specter Stilleto and Stilletto ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #13 June 10, 2010 Quote fukker - you owe me a nju keybord äääätsch! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #14 June 10, 2010 Quote Quote reading around here teaches mostly three things: "use the search-function", "you will die" and the classic "your an idiot"! maybe one should have to do a written test in english first in order to be able to post here; together with an IQ-test? nah, that would rule out pretty much everyone then.. did you mean you're an idiot ?? classic, dorkzone-style, means your! thank god we have the swiss around, they speak AND write a decent english; to be honest, i figured it would take longer for someone to figure it out.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blink 1 #15 June 10, 2010 Quote Stilleto and Stilletto Saphire Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 14 #16 June 10, 2010 did you mean you're an idiot ?? I find it very telling that both piisfish and VB are the most familiar with this phrase. _____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #17 June 10, 2010 Quote did you mean you're an idiot ?? I find it very telling that both piisfish and VB are the most familiar with this phrase. we're better live! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yeyo 1 #18 June 10, 2010 I can flair my canopy...I just have to pull on the breaks !HISPA #93 DS #419.5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ibx 2 #19 June 10, 2010 I grew up speaking native English but moved to Germany when I was 12. I went to an English school for the first 6 years of my life, a German one for the rest. Sometimes I really wonder how bad the spelling of a lot of Americans is. Is this an indicator for the quality of the American school system ? just wondering..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdufokker 6 #20 June 10, 2010 If that drives you nutz, look for all the "then/than" mistakes. BSIrony: "the History and Trivia section hijacked by the D.B. Cooper thread" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #21 June 10, 2010 QuoteI grew up speaking native English but moved to Germany when I was 12. I went to an English school for the first 6 years of my life, a German one for the rest. Sometimes I really wonder how bad the spelling of a lot of Americans is. Is this an indicator for the quality of the American school system ? just wondering..... maybe an indicator of american skydiving as well!? i mean, if you cant even get the terminology right.. how could you possibly be a competent skydiver!?“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 14 #22 June 10, 2010 Quote maybe an indicator of american skydiving as well!? i mean, if you cant even get the terminology right.. how could you possibly be a competent skydiver!? Yes, the Americans' contributions certainly pale in comparison to those of that well-known powerhouse, the Swiss Skydiving Community._____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #23 June 10, 2010 QuoteQuote maybe an indicator of american skydiving as well!? i mean, if you cant even get the terminology right.. how could you possibly be a competent skydiver!? Yes, the Americans' contributions certainly pale in comparison to those of that well-known powerhouse, the Swiss Skydiving Community. like yves rossy you mean? or "solar impulse"!? interesting; i put some sort of intelligence ahead skydiving, unlike whatever you think is patriotism, and look what comes out? if you dont get the difference, you may very well be affected too?“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #24 June 10, 2010 My life and my skydiving career have now been elevated to a new level of fulfillment now that we have that straightened out. I have to go now . . . my "who gives a fuck" light is blinking.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peek 21 #25 June 10, 2010 I started collecting a bunch of those: http://www.skydivestlouisarea.com/misused.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
