Basejumperjeff

After taking a tandem student for a jump who was blind, I had wondered what it would be like. So I blinded folded myself, used a student canopy and had radio. With audio altimeters, altitude is easy enough to figure out. On opening, I could feel the risers had no twists, and my body felt stable, so I figure I was not having any type of malfunction. As stated the scariest part is trusting the guy on radio, he flared me a bit high, but the landing, not stand-up, was relatively gentle. The feeling of jumping without site is unique. I would recommend everyone tries it. I made sure that I was able to remove the blind fold at any time if required.

Just wondering what was involved in the master rigger test? What sort of sewing do the DPRE's make you do? Is there a packing test? Do you need to right the exam again? Any info is appreciated. Thanks Jeff

Looking for anyone with info on pros and cons of using a Queen Air as a jump plane. Any DZO out there using one right now, I would like to speak to you. Thanks for any and all info. Jeff

I and doing a little research and was wondering if anybody had any written documentation on how parachuting equipment reacts to extreme cold temperatures. Such as 3 ring release problems, zero-P problems and so on. Left packed in the cold, opening differences in the cold, line strength, that kind of stuff. And when I say extreme cold I mean like -50c cold. Thanks in advance for any and all info. Jeff

Anyone have any contact info for rare dynamics inc. I cannot acces their website and would like to get some freefall communication sets. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks Jeff

What effect does changing the size of the slider grommet have on the opening characteristics of a canopy? Bigger grommets? Smaller grommets? Thanks Jeff

Thanks for every ones info. In reply to rigger Rob's q, the FAA riggers certificate is a requirement for a position I am applying for. Thanks Jeff

Hi, I am looking for a faa senior rigger examiner close to Ontario, canada. Any examiner in the north eastern states, please let me know. Thank-you Jeff

Thanks Brian, thats what I was looking for. Jeff

Thank-you!

I'm too lazy to search the archives, so I will post this question. What is the best way to ground launch a canopy? What would be the best slope angle? I am wing loading a stiletto a 1.3. Is that a good wing loading and canopy? Now that the snow is on it way I wanted to play around with that this winter. Any info would be greatly appreciated, or links to old post or websites with info will work for me as well. Thanks Jeff

You can't forget about the Odyssey FX, 2 pin from Paratech Rigging in British Colubia, Canada. I myself and quite a few people I know jump that container and it has been extremely impressive. Paratech also makes the odyssey velcro container.

What about people who odered a vhs copy and pre-paid at the bridge?

I was wondering if Jason or anybody else knew what the deal is with this years bidge day video? Haven't heard anything and was wondering if it is still in production or if they have cancelled it. Thanks for any news. BASE 881

I am just trying to get so info and educate myself a little bit more about the low. I regularely freefall 300' with 1-1.5 sec delays. The 260' I did was about .5sec. I have already experience rear riser flares with the deep brakes set and that was a learning experience. I appreciate all info and experiences people can tell me. Thanks BASE 881