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    Sorry don't understand the bits in bold... Assuming that the FL 140 is jump run height i would say run in SSW (headwind) start climbing out at .01 before and give 7 seconds seperation. Just my opinion though.
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    10 Oct 05 PETE`S PARACHUTING WICKHAM WA $350.00 13 Oct 05 PETE`S PARACHUTING WICKHAM WA $111.00 17 Oct 05 PETE`S PARACHUTING WICKHAM WA $222.00 Yay I love jumping... and thats just one week Aussie Dollars. Cheers, Jason.
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    When you're taught to spot, this is one of the things you are taught to take into consideration. If you're doing a 5-way you will obviously open the door and set up earlier because it takes longer to climb out etc. Our c182 does have a GPS, this is mainly used for windspeed/direction. Cheers, Jason.
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    Haha you should see it when we've got some of the bigger guys going up on a 5-way load, 35-40 minutes to 12k Normally about 25mins to 12k The only problem is that your arse hurts after a while and your feet get pins and needles. And some people just can't hold their farts in, it oesnt help that the window opener fell off so we can't open that at the moment We normally only have enough fuel for 1 or 2 loads (hotload if we're busy)
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    Look, Grab, Look, Grab Peel, Punch, Peel, Punch ARCH! Cheers, Jason.
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    I've only ever jumped a C182, love it. Just on those saying it's hard to jump from a smaller plane, We take a 5-ways out of the C182 a fair bit
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    Normally in coaching jumps (B-Rels etc.) if you are doing a straight pin you tutor will exit base and you will dive after, therefore looking at the plane on exit won't really work However if you are exiting base, hanging etc. where you are facing forward looking for the plane is good because it keeps you on heading, also ensures you arch and keep your chin up
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    Ever thought that maybe you write the date different Elisha??? Didn't think so. Anyway, Gem has a great scar on her leg, don't ya Gem. Nasty crash, we where all very concerned when we saw it. Good thing you came out of it ok... How long till you start jumping again Gem? Cheers, Jason.
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    Ultralights

    ScottyInAus replied to sinker's topic in The Bonfire

    I hear bad things about the ultralights... As for Microlights, haven't heard a bad word... My old man loves them Cheers, Jason.
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    Does everybody here land on the same target as Students? We have a student target, that some A Licence holders still land on, and everyone else lands on the grass closer to the buildings. This way if a student is going to go long and miss the target they can "S" off untill they will land on target, this also doesnt hold any of the more experienced jumpers up. Obviously, as you know, it may take a while to get your Downwind, Base & Final sorted out, especially when you are new to the sport and going down in canopy size, as I am. I've noticed landing has changed heaps since I've come down in canopy size. At least when I "S" off I know, "Damn I should have started my final lower, I'll know for next time, as long as the wind doesnt shift." Just my $0.02 worth. Cheers Scotty Cheers, Jason.
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    I hate getting on this site and seeing "xx New" in the Incidents Forum, but I make myself read them so I hope that I can learn something from what has happenend. It really makes you realise that sh!t can & will happen in this sport, you just have to be prepared for it and know how to deal with it. As it has been said, many accidents are pilot error, keep that in mind next time you want to do something a little "crazy" (read: not smart). Play Safe Scotty Cheers, Jason.
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    Well there you go Cheers, Jason.
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    I would be worried about the equipment. I mean most 13 year old, especially girls, are very small. Example, My missus did a tandem the other week, she's 19 but a very small firl and when the canopy opened the chest strap slid up to (almost) her neck. I'd be more worried about the child being hurt under canopy or the like... Just a though
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    Haha yer sorry, I didn't think about that much, I'm used to landing with, at the most, 4 others, haha. I'll be in Perth in Jan, living in Wanneroo so I was thinking York would be my DZ of choice. Can't wait for the experience to jump from something bigger than a C182 Cheers Scotty Cheers, Jason.
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    If you know you're going to overshoot on your final, which by now I assume you can, why not just "S" off a bit?? Does the trick for me when I do, just be careful doing so and NEVER turn more than 90deg's from the target. This is what I've been taught
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    My guess would be that the square canopies have more control than the round canopies, therefore you are more of a "passenger" under a round and more of a "pilot" under square... Just a though
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    Well sort of, Probably more of a lazy pull on my behalf. H&P from 6,000 (playing around under smaller canopy) Hanging exit, about 3 second delay, pulled PC and released, felt absolutely NO pull/jerk etc. felt BOC to check for PC and found still there, held in by probably less than an inch of material, grabbed and threw, all ok. I was impressed with how I quickly I coped with it, JM in the plane also said it was quick. Did another few jumps that day and needless to say, haven't had the prob again.
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    "how low is low?" In Aus the A Licence jumpers have a limit of 1800ft As a Student I THINK you have to pull before 3000ft 350m, thats about 900-1000ft yeah?? Thats pretty damn low, like it was said earlier probably 1 second from a cypress fire. Glad to hear you're ok. Get back up there.
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    Pete & Chrissy are some of the easiest people to get along with and are both great instructors. With the help from the Sue and Bryan they are an extremely knowledgable crew, that make learning easy. The view of the coastline from 12,000ft would have to be one of the best. Wouldn't miss jumping with you guys and gals for the world :)