BabaLouie

Main is a 190 - Reserve is a 181

Tom, Your posts always provide a lot of good thought provoking information for me and I again thank you for your contribution to this thread. I have highlighted a part of the above in bold for clarity. The part in italics tells me you understand what it says. It should be made clear for others that this reg says essentially that a private pilot may not fly for compensation Except in the cases of b thru g. Part g is indeed glider flying and those in the glider are paying a number of expenses not shared with the tow pilot. The fact that the list excludes flying jumpers does not mean a private pilot cannot fly jumpers, only that there can be no compensation or hire. We all seem to agree that a private pilot may not fly jumpers for hire. If there is anything to prevent a private pilot from flying jumpers, not for hire, it is elsewhere. I have seen your posts about "common purpose" and that is a good point since the FAA uses it, but it isn't in the regs. There is also the part about logging flight hours, a valid point for the same reason, but I think it pretty weak and full of holes. It's not in the regs either. Honest, I am not looking for a loophole, it seems the FAA is. Ed As was explained to a member of my family, who at that time was a part of a glider operation, is this .... The tow pilot is not the PIC of the glider, the PIC of the glider was the responsible party for the glider and its occupant, during an emergency the glider PIC was expected to act in the best interest of all involved. Now admittedly this seems a bit odd as the tow pilot was generally being paid for the tow, but the money transaction was between two pilots. In skydiving, the money transaction is between the pilot and the DZO to carry PASSENGERS to altitude. Perhaps this is the defining difference?

Plenty of incorrect information here .... I just spoke with Lynn and Skydive Michigan is in full operations. They have not been shut down ! They have been asked by the FBO to not use the main restrooms in the hanger. While it is true that there have been difficulties with the FBO, Lynn is actively working to resolve these problems. As far as the USPA Airport Defense Fund, Ed Scott helped Lynn to obtain the Premise Liability insurance that the airport required. Mr. Scott did this by pointing Lynn to an insurance carrier that is capable of providing this type of insurance. SM operates at a municipal airport and this insurance is being required of all aviation business' at the airport. Some things to keep in mind, as jumpers, we probably should not post 'news' concerning an operation without first getting approval from the DZO. Folks should also understand, that there are bounds and limits to what the USPA can do to help a DZO. I seriously doubt that negative comments about the USPA, based on second hand information concerning Skydive Michigan is productive to the skydiving community or Lynn.

Most jumpers I know won't ship UPS as they feel that UPS will lose more than Fed Ex, though that has not been my experience. Me, I always use Fed EX. Insure for full value, it is a little more expensive shipping that way, but well worth it if the rig is damaged or lost. Keep in mind also that Fed EX generally will not leave the package at a door and drive off unless you ask for a NSR, No Signature Require delivery. Personally I would make sure it is signed for.

Sure, if your friend is a lawyer, ask away. However, friends trying to be supportive and offering 'barracks lawyer' advice, with the exception of lawrocket, will not get her anywhere. She apparently has had problems with a vehicle, she needs professional answers, dropzone.com is not the place to find it. Obviously I do not think she picked a very good place to ask. This is much the same as the post from several months ago, the individual who had a vehicle damaged in a parking lot. Plenty of love and touchy feely from the folks here, and it is nice to have that, but it don't fix problems. Anyone care to discuss drug interactions and medical procedures here, yeah, that is a real good topic. Those questions should be saved for your attending physican. No, I am not a lawyer and no, I am not looking for a flame war, but really now, folks should think about the questions they are asking on this board.

>Excuse me?? >You have no clue as to why I would want to file >this!! Actually, I have no clue why you would even ask this question to a skydiving forum! Go secure a lawyer and ask him / her, then you will know for absolute sure what you can and can not do. Ever hear the term 'barracks lawyer' ?

Ya gotta love your Mom, mine won't even discuss the matter, she thinks I have just as much of a death wish as my father did when he skydived years ago! My mother considers it an unnatural event for me to die before she does. :)

Well not necessarily, they might have wound up with a situation with passengers and terrorist mixed, which might lead to a hostage event. Sometimes it is better to 'shake the tree' and see what falls out. By cancelling the flights, there is the opportunity to see what 'chatter' is taking place and where. Just my opinion.....

Much the same as your post .......who cares?

/* I'm not fanatic about who can wear one, but it's a symbol of skydiving. */ I disagree, it is a closing pin, nothing more... what should a rigger put around his or her neck ? /*Symbols are strong, but if it's misused they can loose their meaning. */ I agree, I was in the military and I fully understand the value of symbols. Nations go to war based on a symbol. However, I do not quite see this happening from a closing pin. /* Closing pins are a symbol for our sport, and many skydivers feel strongly about it. It's not a holier than though issue, it's a "this is important for me" issue. It's a part of our identity. */ Once again, a closing pin is only a component of your rig. Skydiving has many 'symbols' and 'logos' but some seem to think that the closing pin is the 'crucifix' of skydiving. I am not so arrogant that I think skydiving has elevated me above the average person and therefore I need a symbol for me to be identified with. /* I gave one to my girlfriend. She's not a skydiver, but since she is very close to me I think it is right for her to wear one. It's a part of me as she is. */ Incorrect decision here, she is not a skydiver, per your logic and the logic of others she should not wear this 'symbol'. By thinking you have the power to decide that it is ok for her to wear your 'symbol' you have cheapened your 'symbol' as well as show arrogance and reckless inconsideration for your fellow skydivers. In the event that your relationship ends, will you be requesting the return of your 'symbol' ? I am not Jewish, should I wear a Star of David ? I can, but I will not because it identifies me as something that I am not, therefore I will not be disrespectful to the symbol or the race of the people for whom this symbol is important. Certainly is is easy to become arrogant and bighead about being a skydiver, sure, many people look at us in awe. But we are not gods, which is attested to by the fact that skydivers continue to die under perfectly good canopies. A closing pin necklace achieves the same marketing result as wearing a cap or shirt that has one of the other many 'symbols' of skydiving on it. It helps to bring new people into our sport. It does not elevate us above the average person in life. BabaLouie

Following your logic, as I understand it, then YOU should not wear any piece of clothing that has the branded name of a company on it, where as this company logo indicates that you may be an athlete, own a BMW, snow ski, only own stereos made by Sony ... etc, etc, etc. I do not see your point, make the freakin jewelry for your boss and put the money in the bank. BabaLouie

Unless you can drum up a witness this will likely become one of those 'he said she said' situations. Typically, as you go higher up the chain of command, you will likely cause increasing irritation upon those that you may have to deal with at the lower end of the chain, at a later date. Now, I am a rather bull headed individual and I do not care for any kind of injustice at all, but I have learned after 48 years of life that sometimes it is better to leave a situation alone, especially if the cost of the outcome exceeds the cost of the initial injustice. Just know that in your heart, that what goes around - comes around. Those at fault, will one day reap their karmic justice. Let the anger and frustration go and it will return to those who warrant it. BabaLouie

Was this a reserved parking spot for maintenance vehicles or employees? If so, it does not make it right for what they did, however, we all know better than to park somewhere we are not supposed to. You have a lot that you will have to prove, even in small claims court. If the apt. mgr. shows up at court with an attorney you will have your work cut out for you. Remember you are not taking the apartment manager to court, you are taking the company that owns the complex to court. It is likely they will defend themselves vigorously. You will have to prove at a minimum that the paint on your car is the same paint that is on the golf cart, a judge may not accept pictures as 'proof', he/she may require an analysis of the paint. The aggravation, time and money spent on your part to prove your case will not necessarily be given back to you should you win in court. Even though you are upset about this matter, and rightfully so; in the long run it may be simpler to let insurance handle it. Sorry for you financial loss, believe me, I know that feeling. BabaLouie