VerticalRush 0 #26 August 28, 2008 When flying with a tandem the instructor has almost no control to get out of your way when you screw up. Tandem exits not only vary from instructor to instructor, but from student to student. A camera flyer needs to be able to adjust to everything that happens with the tandem. The camera flyer's own exit and flying has not only got to be natural, but it must be second nature. If you close too fast, or funnel, or whatever, the tandem is in drogue fall, they can't get away from you. Once you learn how to exit and fly and fly camera, then you can think about flying camera with a tandem, but untill then, don't put your own arrogance ahead of a student's safety. That student has no idea how dangerous you are!! All this takes time and experience, and once you gain both you will realize how rediculous you sound. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VideoFly 0 #27 August 28, 2008 If you are determined to make great skydiving videos without enough experience and flying skills and you do not wish to take the advice of experts, might I suggest that you just use magic or some type of invisible magnetic force field that will keep you in your slot no matter what occurs. That might work much better and will certainly be a lot safer than discovering the intricacies of video flying in a more appropriate manner. May the force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris_K 0 #28 August 28, 2008 QuoteQuoteCheck out the CSPA web site, you need a C CoP minimum to fly camera WITH A TANDEM. You can fly before that, just not with tandems. Chris: a) While that is interesting about the web site, how the heck is that supposed to be official if it isn't in the PIMs? (And where do I find that info? I can't find it.) b) For years the requirement was a C CoP to fly any sort of video. In the latest 2008 PIM 1, they actually changed it to a B CoP. Incredible, they actually made something easier instead of harder to do. This was where I was in error; I hadn't realized they had relaxed the restrictions. Hey Pete, The problem is that the PIM's say "should". the C PIM states the recommendations on page 35. Unfortunately they are recommendations. I am looking for the paperwork side of the house as I know that a DZO has to apply, in writing, to allow someone who does not have a C to film tandems. I'll find the reference for you, if I cant find it I know that Joe has copies at his DZ.Downsizing is not the way to prove your manhood. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
