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I have a golden retriever named Penney and a black lab named Yennep, Penney spelled backwards. I can them Yen and Pen. I think the name Neon is cool for a dog. Isn't there a pop singer with a dog named fu@#er ? Big Ed

Most instructors tuck them in their jump suits or in the back of the students shirt. Big Ed

0, I did tandem progression. Four tandem jumps and then IAF and then a high and low solo. Big Ed

Go with a dealer or see if your dz can order the items. Big Ed

I thought blinking valve stem caps were cool. Big Ed

90.5 with help. I got 10 points for the colitas question. Big Ed

I have big dogs and live in the country, most sales people don't make it to the front door. Big Ed

We were grounded for a couple of hours on the 4th of July when Bush was visiting WPAFB in Ohio. Big Ed

Congrats and welcome to a wonderful sport. Big Ed

Listen to your instructor and don't stare at the ground. Big Ed

Very nice, it makes life easier. Big Ed

It depends on the day and whether or not I have my work done for the day. I get paid by the job, so if I'm done by noon I can go home early. Big Ed

It made me laugh, had to send it to girlfriend. Big Ed

I fear old age, taxes and clowns with frowns. Big Ed

They should pay and you might be able to send it to them C.O.D. Big Ed

MBNA tried the same thing with my Ohio Savings Bank card when they were sold to MBNA. I told MBNA I was going down the road and they lowered my rate. I still don't like them, but I'm not getting hosed by the higher rate. Big Ed

I'm 250 w/o my rig and my openings are not that bad. I roll the nose on my raven and the openings seem to be ok, not slammer fast but not real slow either. Talk to the packer and see if they can slow down the openings for you. Big Ed

Pay back is a bitch. Big Ed

Looks nice, just don't drop it or scratch it. Big Ed

This is how I do it, I bring one arm in tight and when I see blue I start to stick that arm back out. Big Ed

Mine is a Strong Hawk made in 1988, some call it ghetto gear. Big Ed

I also have a WFFC vid and I think the tape said the jump run speed was 155 knots. Big Ed

I got this from the USPA website. ------------------------------------ B. Training for unintentional water landings Back to Section 6-5 1. In the USPA Integrated Student Program, training recommendations for unintentional water landings are included in the obstacle landing training of Category A (the first-jump course). 2. A more complete and detailed briefing outline is contained in SIM Section 5-1.F. Dry (theoretical training) 1. This training (including the date and location) should be documented in the student's logbook and A-license application or on a separate statement and signed by a USPA S&TA, I/E, or Instructor. 2. Theoretical training should include classroom lessons covering: a. techniques for avoiding water hazards b. how to compensate for poor depth perception over water c. preparation for water entry d. recovery after landing 3. Practice should combine both ground and training harness drills and should continue until the jumper is able to perform the procedures in a reasonable amount of time. Wet (practical training) 1. Wet training a. should be conducted following a class on theory b. should take place in a suitable environment such as a swimming pool, lake, or other body of water at least six feet deep c. meets the USPA B license training requirements for intentional water landings 2. This training (including the date and location) should be documented in the jumper's logbook and signed by a USPA S&TA, I/E, or Instructor. 3. Safety personnel should include properly trained and certified lifeguards. a. If suitably qualified skydivers are not available, assistance may normally be solicited from the local American Red Cross or other recognized training organization. b. Flotation gear and other lifesaving apparatus is recommended for non-swimmers. c. Persons conducting this training need to consider the safety of the participants. 4. Review all theoretical and practical training. 5. Initial training may be conducted in swimsuits, but final training is to be conducted in normal jump clothing to simulate a water landing. a. Non-swimmer: Training is to include basic skills covering breath control, bobbing, and front and back floating. b. Swimmer: Training is to include all of the above, plus the breast stroke, side stroke, back stroke, and treading water. 6. While wearing a parachute harness and container system and all associated equipment, jump into the water. a. The USPA Instructor should then cast an open canopy over the jumper before any wave action subsides. b. Any type of canopy may be used. c. The jumper should then perform the steps necessary to escape from the equipment and the water. d. Repeat this drill until proficient. Big Ed

I guess it is a matter of personal preference as to which handle you want. I like the D-ring myself. Big Ed

Sounds like Ohio, 80 today and snow by the weekend. Big Ed