SkyPainter 0 #1 February 9, 2009 I know that almost ALL jumpers I have met will "wave at pull time" to signal other jumpers in the air (especially who might be above them!) that they are about to deploy. It becomes second nature - even if one is alone in the sky, theoretically. SO: here is a question .... since you are now so focused on SAFETY in the air, alerting others to your intentions, DO YOU NOW USE YOUR AUTOMOBILE DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS MORE OFTEN? I find that I do! What makes good safety sense in the air, also makes good safety sense on the crowded roads, too! And I live in a state where using your directional is akin to giving information to the enemy! Just a random thought, while waiting for spring to arrive. Blue Skies, and Safe Landing Always - SkyPainterLive deliberately; Dare greatly; Land gently SkyPainter SOS 1304, POPS 10695, DS 118 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shermanator 4 #2 February 9, 2009 I use my turn signal when I can. California traffic, sometimes, you just ave to GO, or they'll never let you over.CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #3 February 9, 2009 QuoteI use my turn signal when I can. California traffic, sometimes, you just ave to GO, or they'll never let you over. you clearly have a nicer car than me. I use the indicator to signal my intentions, not ask permission; they move. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shermanator 4 #4 February 9, 2009 Quote Quote I use my turn signal when I can. California traffic, sometimes, you just ave to GO, or they'll never let you over. you clearly have a nicer car than me. I use the indicator to signal my intentions, not ask permission; they move. at what expense, having to pay my deductable and have higher insurance? no thank you. And my car is not very nice, a POS, actually...... it's the other cars around me that are nicer CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #5 February 9, 2009 Quotesince you are now so focused on SAFETY in the air, alerting others to your intentions, DO YOU NOW USE YOUR AUTOMOBILE DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS MORE OFTEN? As a matter of fact, I do. I'd always signal in traffic, but now I do so even when I think nobody else is around. Just like sometimes another jumper can "come out of nowhere", when you think your space is clear, the same thing can happen on the road. So yeah, now I always signal turns, even when I think the road is empty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #6 February 9, 2009 We could have some fun with the relationship between skydiving and driving... Canopy swoopers weave in and out of traffic at high speed. CReW guys are tail-gaters. Hop 'n Popper's just make short trips. Head-down flyers drive too fast and make abrupt changes in speed. Accuracy jumpers park between the lines meticulously. And belly flyers combine multiple stops into a single trip. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topdocker 0 #7 February 9, 2009 QuoteCReW guys are tail-gaters. . I'm not tailgating, I'm trying to influence their speed in an upward direction. topJump more, post less! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scrumpot 1 #8 February 9, 2009 Ahh, Boston - my old hometown, stomping grounds, and yes - place where I learned how to drive. For those of you who do not know - he is not kidding here. Putting on one's turn-signal is indeed instead - signal / notice to "cut me off quick", before I actually do try to move over!! I used to drive visitors through the old central artery, way before the big dig, on 93 - where all the multiple merges were just after crossing the Tobin (heading from the northsore to the south) down through Haymarket, and just before the South Station tunnel etc. The absolute RULE (enforced by contact) most definitely was "cut- or BE-cut. It was "etiquette". It was EXPECTED. And except for the occasional tourists (easy enough to spot) - the system worked just fine. You must be absolutely gumming up the works there now, if yer actually putting your signal on at any time, other than sitting at a stop sign. And I don't know if I'd do that up there, even then! You are braver than I young man. Blues, -Grant coitus non circum - Moab Stone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyPainter 0 #9 February 10, 2009 Quote Ahh, Boston - my old hometown, stomping grounds, and yes - place where I learned how to drive. ***> Yep! It's Boston alright! I used to drive visitors through the old central artery, way before the big dig, . . . ==> It's WAY worse now! . . . on 93 - where all the multiple merges were just after crossing the Tobin (heading from the northsore to the south) down through Haymarket, and just before the South Station tunnel etc. The absolute RULE (enforced by contact) most definitely was "cut- or BE-cut. ===> All the "rotaries", as well as the "Cloverleafs" REQUIRE that you cut someone off to either enter or exit either design! GENIUS! (Makes for some pretty determined drivers, tho!) It was "etiquette". It was EXPECTED. And except for the occasional tourists (easy enough to spot) - the system worked just fine. ===> Still is expected - and again, required by the insane road designs! You must be absolutely gumming up the works there now, if yer actually putting your signal on at any time, other than sitting at a stop sign. And I don't know if I'd do that up there, even then! ===> Well, I only do it on a highway. On side roads it is still cut or be cut. You are braver than I young man. ===> Wish I were young again! LOL I will be getting my "A" license and qualify for Social Security the same month! Hehehehe .... Blue Skies and Safe Landings Always, SkyPainter Live deliberately; Dare greatly; Land gently SkyPainter SOS 1304, POPS 10695, DS 118 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soundcrafter 0 #10 February 11, 2009 the mouseover for the image is "Prank #11: Boston." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fastphil 0 #11 February 11, 2009 I usually signal once I'm on the move, but I've also been known to wave off with my pilot chute... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyPainter 0 #12 February 12, 2009 QuoteI usually signal once I'm on the move, but I've also been known to wave off with my pilot chute... YEEP!! I think that waving off with the pilot chute would certainly get ME tangled-up! I can just see the bridle wrapped around my arm, with the Main D-Bag still in the container! SkyPainter - what do I know ...I am a naked rookie. Blue Skies and Safe Landings AlwaysLive deliberately; Dare greatly; Land gently SkyPainter SOS 1304, POPS 10695, DS 118 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayneflorida 0 #13 February 13, 2009 I like that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpechbre 0 #14 February 13, 2009 Quote We could have some fun with the relationship between skydiving and driving... Canopy swoopers weave in and out of traffic at high speed. CReW guys are tail-gaters. Hop 'n Popper's just make short trips. Head-down flyers drive too fast and make abrupt changes in speed. Accuracy jumpers park between the lines meticulously. And belly flyers combine multiple stops into a single trip. I dig this!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
