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    I'm not at my desk so I can't look at this - hell! I think it was Relative Workshop/UPT who did a study of harness webbing and various contaminants and levels of damage and how the webbing held up to stress pulls. IIRC this was done following the 2004 Javelin adjustable MLW issue. Does anyone have a copy of that they can post? Terry U? Jerry? Thanks! "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    No argument there, but somebody who is beginning AFF needs to know the facts behind the system. The rules may be bent or broken in many places, but I think there are very few places that don't have a rigger on site. Sometimes supervision comes from above. ETA: But try to impress the FAA on that count in the unfortunate occurance of an incident. YMMV "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    Yes you do. Or be under the supervision of someone with a license. Unless you're the person making the next jump with that main. Ref: FAR 105.43.a "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    It's not about where to get your A license; it's about where you're going to be jumping. Your home DZ. It doesn't make sense to me that you would go 6 hours away to get your AFF training and then go back to SC. The student program is about more than getting the jumps and progressing individually. It's about learning the people and the DZ and them learning about you. It's about making friends and building relationships. Frankly, Z-Hills is as good as place as it gets so if you're going to have Skydive City as your home DZ then do your student training there. Saving a few dollars today just isn't a compelling reason for this to be a question or concern. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    Might make it easier for some to read. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    Nice rig. Have fun! "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    Yes. On my current escrow-agent deal I'm sitting on both the $$ and the rig, waiting for both parties to respond to the finalization. As a rigger it's not unusual to have $10s of thousands of somebody else's gear on hand. If you're willing to give your rigger a rig for a repack why not a rig for sale? That's a peculiar line to draw. If you don't know the rigger, ask around. It's not hard to find out about riggers. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    FIFY "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    Very good answers, Bill, and relevent to their respective situations. Each AFF/IAD/SL student should be presented with these and similar scenarios and how to handle them based on JM instruction. But remember the beginning point - the pilot says "Get out!". There should be no floating or standard AFF exits. That is the time to get your student out. I agree that 11000 is not 2500 in terms of EPs, but as I mentioned, Otters stall (imagine that!), there might be a mechanical issue or a fire. If the pilot declares an emergency and orders an exit, get out. In that instance, for upjumpers I say enjoy the altitude. For students, I subscribe to exit, deploy and enjoy the parachute ride. There are no simple or solid answers in this sport, but IMO this is the safest solution to that scenario. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    O SHIT!!!! "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    I wholeheartedly disagree. Part of student training is and should be aircraft emergencies. In your scenario, the AFF JM should tell that student, "Things have gone to shit. Remember your emergency procedures - jump, clear the aircraft and pull that silver handle." IMO there is no other safe alternative for a student emergency exit. When the pilot says "Get out!", get out. Your student should be trained for this and briefed before every jump. If you're the last or only slots on the load, take all the time and poised exiting you want; that's between you and the pilot. But you're not doing anybody a favour by failing to get out of that plane pronto when the pilot orders a rapid egress. Otters stall too. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    It's hard to say, with my mind being destroyed and all. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    Sure. A new ad campaign. Buy an Argus - Now With a Free Jesus Cord! It's only partly funny, you know. They say what goes around comes around. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    Reply to general comments, not to Paul specifically: UPT seems to have developed a working solution to the ripcord concern. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    No rigger is going to tell you the reserve is going to work, we'll tell you it will probably work. I'd be comfortable jumping Margaret's packjob. It would probably work. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    No. Night jump requirement is one solo, one group, minimum. Tandem is neither of those. You might be thinking of an end-of-day tandem jump which pushed the daylight limits. Unless it was pushed back at least on hour past sunset it doesn't qualify as a night jump anyway. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    NovaTTT replied to karenmeal's topic in The Bonfire

    Nice work. I will suggest greater contrast between elements, especially in the first one (yin-yang). It will show up better on the skin. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    That's a good self-reminder. Not all jumpers check their AAD status prior to every jump. The Set It and Forget It attitude is not uncommon. FWIW "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    Unless a partially cut closing loop goes undiscovered during a day's jumping (such as would have happened here if the loop hadn't failed during the main packjob) and the reserve is released in the middle of a skydive. Or in the door. Or in the plane when the door opens. Or Etc. Yes, it's the user's fault for entering the activation zone, but I still don't see an upside to the Argus cutter problem. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    A system is only as robust as its weakest link. The Argus is clearly limited by the cutter. Thought they'd taken care of that already - sort of. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    That is sometimes true but it is also true that sometimes it is a reflection only of the formal education one has had, which is very different from the level of knowledge they might possess. I cringe at misspellings but have learned it's a wheat and chaff situation. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    Thanks, Jerry. Received your letter today. I'll be in touch via PM. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    Thread Hijack in progress! While we're talking about mending, repairing and upgrading our machines: Does anyone know a supplier for the oval-shaped rubber feet that my table is lacking three of? My local shop doesn't carry them and doesn't know where to get them. I'll use furniture pads if I have to but there must be a supplier of these things. Right? Cheers! "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    SCORE!!! "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73
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    +1 Ditto Etc. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73