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Next time I'll read the box and not just the topic. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

A client has a Strong Paracushion for sale - please PM me for details if interested. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

Come on, Michael. What does Peter know, anyway? 20 years ago, maybe he could have had some useful information, but what could he possibly know now? SHAZAM! "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

This would be well inserted within the IRM as well as on the first page in all the tandem mfgrs manuals. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

The reason I think this is a bad ad is because the page is not clearly a single page promotion. The page appears to be a standard top/bottom split because the top portion of the page (the DC3) doesn't have any connection to the bottom portion (white background, black print) other than the enigmatic "Here's for the crybabies..." In re the PG rated previous ads: sex sells. Look at any magazine, watch any TV program. I say the ads are not risque enough. Maybe the foot fetishists bought into the first ad, or the panty pirates, but I think if one is going to use sex to sell, make it something that's worth the effort. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

Great story, Al - a real No Shit There I Was moment. Condolences to Don's family and friends. Eternal Blue Skies for Don. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

Cute little bugger. Sorry for your loss. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

Quick aside: Pete, you should try to put more effort into your posts, in terms of content. A few thorough posts are much more useful, meaningful and informative than many (many!) brief, obfuscatory ones. Direct: OK. Are you doing so with any sort of supervision or training, be it formal or informal? Airing, inspecting and packing reserves is just a portion of what is rigging. It's a very important part, of course, and there are many tips, tricks and techniques to correctly and properly AIRing reserves. At best you will re-invent the wheel if you're self-teaching. At the least you will teach yourself poor, improper and/or wrong techniques that you will have to unlearn and correct if you pursue a senior rating. Talk to your local rigger. Soon. And while I have your attention, I have a real and serious interest in the Vigil failures you have mentioned. PM me the details of those failures if you're not willing to post them publicly. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

From what you've posted so far, you seem to be without regular jumper-rigger communication so I'm wondering, how are you "practicing for (your) riggers (sic) ticket"? Is "tinkering" what you are consider to be "practicing"? The police won't give a damn what you do with your own stuff as long as you don't file a fraudulent report/insurance claim thereafter for whatever happens to it. Alternatively, however, the DZO, pilot and/or FAA might be interested if you show up with an illegal rig. In that case, more than likely, you'll only be inconvenienced; if there is an incident or problem, however, you might not find such a warm welcome. My advice? Don't "tinker" with your gear; do you really want to be screwing around with your lifesaving gear? Ask your rigger to show you everything and he might just do so. Since you're going to have the Cypres installed the time is right. While you're at it, have your rigger note the serial #s of the two Vigils and contact AAD about the Not Working problems you claim to have had. AAD would probably like to get the word out if there is a known issue with their device. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

Try Handsome Dave at Paraloft (Elizabethtown). He might not do it, but he can put you in touch with someone who will. 717.367.0808 "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

The customer gets a paper copy, I keep a computer copy. Better organized record-keeping for me. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

Dave, meet Brick Wall. Brick Wall . . . well, there you are. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

An advantage of the computer age is being able to give the customer a copy of the tool-count sheet with invoice and having a digital copy saved for future reference. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

Thanks for posting, Terry. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

+1 Another orbit around the sun. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

The skydiving show scene in The Gypsy Moths features the multiple deployment/breakaway stunt. IIRC there were six standard parachutes - unmodified rounds, perhaps 24'. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

Well, I'm pretty sure Precision Aerodynamics is a manufacturer. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

It's not about "bad", it's about "better" and "more suitable". The FXC12000 is old technology, oversized for most sport rigs, and lacks the sophisticated processing and settings requisite to an AAD in modern use. If you're doing solo H&Ps and small-way RW at a Cessna DZ the 12000 might be a good choice. IMO your money is better spent on a modern AAD (Cypres, Astra, Vigil, Argus). "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

Short answer: No. The FXC 12000 will not fit in the Cypres-standard configuration. Long answer: Maybe. Contact Sunrise and ask them if they authorize the use of the FXC 12000 in your H/C. If they do, you can send your rig in or you can have your master rigger contact them for the installation kit and/or instructions. If they do, and you do, your 12000 is probably out of date and you'll have to have it tested and certified by FXC. Best answer: If you're going to use an AAD, invest in something modern. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

Is an extension necessary? I wouldn't say so, but IMO it is better than not having one. The problem here is that when cocking (or semi-cocking) the PC after bagging one risks damaging the parachute by repeated abrasion with the kill-line. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

A FJC student generally should know the basic components and layout of the system and specifically should know about the three (or two) handles and when and how to use them. No point in going further as there will be little or no retention and there is the issue of 'overfilling the bucket' to consider. (see above) No. Comprehensive rigging training should be for those who aspire to become riggers. Subsequent to that, there is no shortage of learning opportunities. Insofar as the student progression is concerned, I believe any and all students who graduate the program should have a basic understanding of their gear, the components, how it works, how it is assembled and how to perform routine maintenance. Let's remember it's a process with no end; hopefully we're all continuing learning. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

With a typical packjob, the bridle attachment sits next to the grommet on the bottom of the D-bag. With the psychopack, the attachment point sits at the side of the bag. The distance from the psychopacked attachment point to the typical position allows for, or can cause, the kill-line to retract. Some people pull the attachment point way out which allows it to sit at or near the typical position. Others use a bridle extension. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

Did you understand my post? I'm not anti-AAD, but I don't pretend it is a guarantee. The AAD represents a possibility - the reserve might deploy successfully if one does nothing to save onesself. There are a number of incidents that prove to us that an AAD is not a certain saviour. This doesn't mean we shouldn't choose to use an AAD, but neither should we pretend it's a magic bullet. The AAD is designed to fire in the basement, moments before impact. The concept is to set it and forget it, not set it and rely on it. It is a last hope. Of course, it's the rigger's job to install the thing correctly. There is just no good excuse for a mis-rigged AAD. Seriously? That line of reasoning became passe in grammar school; I wouldn't want to rely on that logic as a defense in court. "But Your Honour, I didn't load the gun! I only pulled the trigger!" All I can say is, choose your rigger. And if one can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen. There's a bowling alley next door. Quote@Paul: I understand where you're coming from, but pulling the pin or cutting the loop is the first step in deployment so we can probably just say deployment has been initiated. That's not to say deployment is proceeding, or will complete. There are many factors that can inhibit a clean AAD reserve deployment, just as there are with a ripcord activation. But there is certainly one less impediment when the ripcord is pulled. I say, let's just make sure, as riggers, that any incidents are not caused by our actions, mistakes or omissions. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

Agreed, but pulling the reserve handle is a positive response while an AAD firing is a (skydiver) passive response. Through fault or misfortune, an AAD firing indicates a skydiver failed to save himself. With positive action one anticipates positive results - one expects the reserve to begin deploying when the handle is pulled. The AAD is designed to initiate the deployment sequence but it cannot be considered fail-safe or infallable, regardless of a successful firing. There are too many variables at work, from gear to rigging to body position to etc. etc., which is why, IMO&E, an AAD should be regarded as the last hope, not the final savior. BSBD - don't go in with handles in place. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73

Here's exactly where you said it. From OP: We don't need any of this information. You're the one wanting to put us off KK, so the burden falls on you to provide sufficient reason and evidence to do so. Requiring us to sift through your dirty laundry emails is clearly not the way to do so. Providing a sufficiently detailed summary is the way to do so. Don't respond, then! But you're being PA removed by slotperfect, that's for sure. You're the guy who posted this in the first place, without substantiating information, and we're supposed to gobble up your accounting like a $5 whore gobbles jizz on a Saturday night? I don't think so. An hour of my time? I guess I'm just not interested. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73