normiss 800 #26 September 7, 2012 Me wearing a helmet will never give a student any amount of protection. I cannot hear students very well with a decent helmet on, but I do have some friends that tell me one with open ears of some sort tend to work much better. I'm not opposed to wearing a helmet, and I do tend to wear one. I just don't find it necessary. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #27 September 7, 2012 QuoteMe wearing a helmet will never give a student any amount of protection. I cannot hear students very well with a decent helmet on, but I do have some friends that tell me one with open ears of some sort tend to work much better. I'm not opposed to wearing a helmet, and I do tend to wear one. I just don't find it necessary. If the helmet protects the T-I, it makes things safer for the Student. Again, all I am saying is there is no safety reason not too. I too have not worn one, but that is maybe around 5 out of 2500 Tandem Jumps. Strong was the only Manufacturer to require helmets of any kind, may still do. I do not think they need to be mandatory, but still recommend them for Young T-I's, once they have experience (say 500~Tandem Jumps), they should have dealt with most all the craziness, and can do what ever is comfortable to them. Matt MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #28 September 7, 2012 QuoteQuotehow easy is it to hear a pilot telling you not to go (or anything for that matter) with a hard helmet on? Or have a conversation with your student? Not to hard at all, I have been in the door and the pilot has yelled back to me (Caravan, Otter, Casa) and stopped the exit, on the C-182/206 They just tap ya. There really is not REAL reason not to wear a helmet for you and your Students Protection. Matt ...................................................................... I never had any difficulty hearing pilots or students or other TIs while wearing an open-face, hard-shell helmet. I usually wear soft foam ear plugs to slow down loss of hearing. Hint: I have sat in the front of C-130s and Twin Otters long enough that my doctor has told me that I have already lost some hearing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fencebuster 7 #29 September 7, 2012 The brain bucket may save my life in a hard landing. Yeah, I know it doesn't look as cool as the guys that go without, but FUCK THEM, I 'd rather not die from a head injury in a hard landing. Let them roll away in their wheel chairs. And I put a frap hat on the student so they don't head-butt me on exit. I may not be "cool" but I think I'll live.Charlie Gittins, 540-327-2208 AFF-I, Sigma TI, IAD-I MEI, CFI-I, Senior Rigger Former DZO, Blue Ridge Skydiving Adventures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 800 #30 September 7, 2012 HUH??? Maybe that's part of the problem. My problem. Too many hot rods, harley's, concerts, firepower, skydives. I usually wear one. I'm personally comfortable with not wearing one on Sigma jumps. With some effort on body position at opening a Strong as well, but I prefer not to, and they do require them to be in compliance. I have been bloodied by Strong risers before on my neck and ears. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyMarko 1 #31 September 7, 2012 If I had a $1 for every time he said 'tandem parachute jump' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 800 #32 September 7, 2012 That tells me that line would then work in court. It's CLEAR the activity to which he is referring! Ya buys yer ticket, ya takes yer chances. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpectreDriver 0 #33 September 7, 2012 So are they going to send out copies of this new waiver to all DZOs free of charge? Or do I need to add "Call UPT" to my 1000-item to-do list? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #34 September 7, 2012 I'm sure you (or one of your vidiots) could download it and burn it to DVD in less than 20 mins. "I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stayhigh 2 #35 September 7, 2012 isn't that the freestlye chick out of florida?? Good acting on not wanna go.Bernie Sanders for President 2016 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 800 #36 September 7, 2012 Yup! It's less than 8Mb after downloading. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #37 September 7, 2012 Quote "Ok, we're going to go in about five to ten seKonds..." Best part of the video, gone forever. FOR SHAME!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SEREJumper 1 #38 September 7, 2012 QuoteMy favorite was students trying to stand up halfway out the door and slamming my head into the door frame! +1 Quotehow easy is it to hear a pilot telling you not to go (or anything for that matter) with a hard helmet on? I have no problem in larger aircraft, they will also turn the red light on. Smaller aircraft the pilot just taps me on my shoulder. QuoteOr have a conversation with your student? After takeoff, above seatbelts off altitude I take it off and put it on just prior to the door being opened. Plenty of time to talk.We're not fucking flying airplanes are we, no we're flying a glorified kite with no power and it should be flown like one! - Stratostar Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #39 September 7, 2012 QuoteI do not think they need to be mandatory, but still recommend them for Young T-I's, once they have experience (say 500~Tandem Jumps), they should have dealt with most all the craziness, and can do what ever is comfortable to them. ^This.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #40 September 7, 2012 "QuoteMe wearing a helmet will never give a student any amount of protection. ..." ....................................................................... I disagree! My helmet protects my students against their greatest risk: high speed impact with the planet! Helmets help keep me awake enough to pull handles. Last time I checked ... the primary function of a TI was to pull enough handles ... in the correct sequence. If a student slams my head into the door-frame - hard enough to daze me - I will be useless at pulling handles. The dozens of scratches on my helmet attest to the number of times students have tried to slam my head into the door-frames of Beech 18s, Caravans, Dorniers, King Airs, Maules, Navajos, Porters, Queen Airs, Twin Otters, Westwinds, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baronn 111 #41 September 7, 2012 Man, that Bill Booth. He hasn't aged a day since the last one of these. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EFS4LIFE 0 #42 September 7, 2012 Yup Amanda Festi at DeLand. She is ridiculously skilled in the air.I am an asshole, but I am honest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Born2Late 0 #43 September 8, 2012 Quote http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFVINO-BqCw&feature=youtu.be fresh up on youtube. I really like some of the new points they added. Guess UPT is sending copies to SIGMA owners I can't believe Shah hasn't chimed in on this thread, yet. He must be sick or something. I'll have to do it for him. Miss Purple Hair is hot! NFW she's a noob Tandem Bunny, either. Yeah... She bangs . Get well soon, Shah. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 800 #44 September 8, 2012 I sure her husband in the video appreciates the compliment. Don't be an ass hat. Complimenting a lady with a touch of respect is generally received in a more favorable fashion. Just sayin' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtiflyer 0 #45 September 8, 2012 Quotehow easy is it to hear a pilot telling you not to go (or anything for that matter) with a hard helmet on? I have no problem in larger aircraft, they will also turn the red light on. Smaller aircraft the pilot just taps me on my shoulder. what about midsized craft like say a king air that has no lights? I personally can't hear my students when I wear a helmet. Not hard of hearing at all, there is just a good amount of padding that buffers what I can hear. I can see both sides of the helmet issue, but still jump without it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtiflyer 0 #47 September 8, 2012 QuoteWhich rig? ?? me?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Born2Late 0 #48 September 8, 2012 QuoteI sure her husband in the video appreciates the compliment. Don't be an ass hat. Complimenting a lady with a touch of respect is generally received in a more favorable fashion. Just sayin' Lighten up, brother. Just having a little fun. I'm sure both she & her hubby would chuckle if they saw it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SEREJumper 1 #49 September 8, 2012 Quotewhat about midsized craft like say a king air that has no lights? The King Air I jump from has lights, a guess some might not. If the issue is really that you can't hear the pilot if he wants you to abort, then everyone would be up in arms about experienced jumpers jumping with helmets on and not being able to hear the pilot. Same difference.We're not fucking flying airplanes are we, no we're flying a glorified kite with no power and it should be flown like one! - Stratostar Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtiflyer 0 #50 September 8, 2012 QuoteQuotewhat about midsized craft like say a king air that has no lights? The King Air I jump from has lights, a guess some might not. If the issue is really that you can't hear the pilot if he wants you to abort, then everyone would be up in arms about experienced jumpers jumping with helmets on and not being able to hear the pilot. Same difference. nah just saying i have trouble hearing in general when i wear my helmets. I personally don't really see the need for one for tandems. Just my choice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
